The change is effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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Peru’s famous Machu Picchu is an iconic destination in South America.
The goal is to help revive Peru’s tourism after the pandemic.
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For reference, Peru reportedly welcomed 4.5 million visitors in 2020 before the pandemic.
The country is expected to only have 2.2 million visitors by the end of 2023.
(It should be noted thatPeru experienced civil unrestearlier this year and officials closed Machu Picchu.
As of last month, the U.S. Department of State had alevel 2 advisoryon the nation.)
According to the officials, conserving the site remains a priority.
