Conservation of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Conservation of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
In 1983 the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu was inscribed by UNESCO on the List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. This is very important since this means that Machu Picchu along with the archeological sites in the Qapac Ñam and the flora and fauna found in the area will be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.
The Security and conservation of this world heritage site have been a priority for almost 40 years. Therefore some regulations have been stipulated to promote not only visitors’ safeness but also the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu General facts:
- Site : Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Category: Cultural
- Year Designated : 1983 .
- Law of Approval: Supreme Decret Nº 001-81-AG.
- Location: Machu Picchu District, province of Urubamba, Cusco
- Eco region: Peruvian Yungas.
The surface of the Archaeological Park, including the urban and agricultural areas, covers a total of 32,592 hectares. Within this protected zone are important ecological regions, including the Andean grasslands, tall dwarf forests, and the high forest (or yunga), including cloud forest and mountain brow. This immense diversity of habitat, at the same time, has led to an amazing assortment of flora and fauna. We can also appreciate the landscape engineering skills that are in strong evidence at Machu Picchu. Incas were some of the best masons in the world. The structures were so well built with a technique called ashlar (stones that are cut to fit together without mortar) that not even a knife blade can fit in between stones.
Temple of the Moon is located in Huayna Picchu
Over the years Machu Picchu has seen an ever-increasing number of local and foreign visitors to 2,500 tourists a day .
There are different routes to get to Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu is considered one of the best treks around the world. It is also one of the most approachable treks, as you do not need any particular skill to be able to complete it. Other tourists prefer to get to Machu Picchu by train .
Essential regulations to preserve the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- You are not allowed to bring plastic bottles.
- Don’t climb or lean on the walls and/or structures.
- It is forbidden to leave the circuits or established routes.
- Don’t bring sprays or paints.
- It is prohibited to disturb and feed domestic and wild animals, as well as removing and gathering native flowers and plants .
- It is forbidden to camp in the Archeological sites.
- You are not allowed to perform any kind of fire or throw waste of any kind.
Note that the guides and porters who don’t follow the regulations mentioned above will be sanctioned affecting their Inca Trail circulating permits.
Machu Picchu Architecture
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Which routes can take you to Machu Picchu?
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