Alert for tourists who would like to go to Peru.
On January 4, demonstrations demanding the resignation of the country's current president, Dina Boluarte, resumed in several regions, after a break during the end-of-year holidays.
In anticipation of potential blockages, the rail link between Cusco and the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu was suspended on Wednesday as a precaution, for an indefinite period, the PeruRail company said in a press release.
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The objective of this measure is clear: to ensure the safety of visitors on site.
Already on Tuesday, 2,000 tourists were evacuated from the site, reports AFP.
Access to the Inca citadel and the archaeological parks was still possible on Wednesday, despite the demonstrations, assured the Ministry of Culture.
As a reminder, in mid-December, several hundred tourists found themselves stranded at the foot of Machu Picchu, after the trains stopped due to social unrest.
For the time being, the police and the army are guarding public buildings and airports.
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In this tense context, the British Foreign Office has just renewed its cautionary advice for foreign travelers.
“You must take special care to avoid all areas of demonstrations.
If possible, you should stay in a safe place.
You should also monitor local media, including through social media feeds
,” he said, repeating that access to some parts of the country may “
not be possible
. ”
A word of advice: postpone your trip to Peru
On the side of France, if no new message has been issued, France Diplomacy has kept its calls for vigilance on its page concerning Peru.
"It is advisable at this stage to postpone a trip to Peru, especially if you plan to go to the South (regions of Arequipa, Cusco, Puno)"
, can we read on the site.
“If necessary, it is advisable to favor the plane for travel in the country.
For the road, you should first check the traffic situation with the Peruvian Tourist Office iPerú, which can be reached by telephone ((01) 574-800), WhatsApp (+51 944 492 314) or email (1 ).»
Information on the state of road traffic is also available on the website of the Ministry of Transport.
In addition, France Diplomatie recommends staying away from gatherings on public roads and above all respecting the instructions of local authorities.
The site also offers foreign tourists present there the opportunity to download the “Tourist Police Peru” application to their mobile phones, available via the Play Store platform.
(1)
protecciónalturista@mincetur.gob.pe
and
iperu@promperu.gob.pe
