{"id":765,"date":"2017-07-18T20:43:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T20:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=765"},"modified":"2018-07-31T01:00:05","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T01:00:05","slug":"new-regulations-for-your-machu-picchu-excursion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/new-regulations-for-your-machu-picchu-excursion\/","title":{"rendered":"New regulations for your Machu Picchu Excursion"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Attention: taking a selfie stick is not longer allowed!. Find more information about the regulations to visit Machu Picchu here!. <\/strong><\/span>
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Due the increasing number of people visiting Machu Picchu, the local authorities in Cusco<\/strong> have announced a series of prohibitions for visitors going to Machu Picchu that apply to tourists and tour guides.<\/p>\n

These have the purpose of guaranteeing both, the physical integrity of the visitors and the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Inca citadel.<\/p>\n

By a ministerial resolution it has been determined that as of July 1, 2017<\/strong>, the following conduct within the enclosure is prohibited:<\/p>\n

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  • To carry backpacks or bags that exceeds the following measures: 40 \u00d7 35 \u00d7 20 centimeters. These must remain in the wardrobe that is located at the entrance of the Inca Citadel.<\/li>\n
  • Enter with food and utensils.<\/li>\n
  • Enter illegal substances, alcoholic beverages and aerosols.<\/li>\n
  • Porting umbrellas (hats, caps and raincoats are allowed).<\/li>\n
  • Carrying tripods, stands or extensions for cameras, cell phones or other elements for filming and taking photos (this also applies to selfie sticks); unless previously authorized by the authorities of Cusco.<\/li>\n
  • Enter with animals, except guide dogs.<\/li>\n
  • Musical instruments, megaphones, speakers.<\/li>\n
  • Enter with baby cars (only accessible with baby backpacks that don\u2019t have metal frames), wear heels or hard-shoe shoes (only allowed with shoes or running shoes), sharps and \/ or weapons of any kind, Rods with a metal tip; As well as clothing intended for advertising purposes.<\/li>\n
  • Causing turmoil or generating disorder while accessing Machu Picchu, as well as climbing or leaning on walls and\/or structures.<\/li>\n
  • Touch, move or remove lithic elements, or make graffiti.<\/li>\n
  • Disturbing, collecting or extracting native flora or fauna and \/ or cultural elements.<\/li>\n
  • Do activities that imply the deterioration of Machu Picchu, its natural environment and \/ or facilities.<\/li>\n
  • Smoking or use electronic cigarettes.<\/li>\n
  • Do not respect established circuits or routes.<\/li>\n
  • Feed wild animals of Machu Picchu.<\/li>\n
  • Fly over with paragliders, drones or any kind of smaller craft.<\/li>\n
  • Shooting or photographing for advertising purposes or in high risk places.<\/li>\n
  • Illegal entry to Machu Picchu by entrances or routes not allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The regulation specifies that the non-compliance will determine the expulsion of Machu Picchu without the right to refund the amount of the entry ticket.<\/p>\n

    Please take precautions for your visit!. For more details, feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n\n\t\t