Machu Picchu Access Restored: 'The Strike Has Been Lifted'

Key Points

• Train services to Machu Picchu have resumed after a five-day protest.
• Protests were over a government contract with a private company for ticket distribution.
• An agreement ended the protests, restoring rail services and tourism to Machu Picchu.

Summary

Travelers can now easily visit Machu Picchu as train services have resumed following the end of a five-day protest. The demonstrations had blocked rail access to the Incan citadel due to local opposition to a private company's ticketing contract. An agreement was reached, which included ending the contract with Joinnus, allowing train operators like PeruRail and Inca Rail to restart their services, thereby restoring tourism flow to Peru's most significant attraction.