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Construction has reportedly started on Chinchero International Airport, a brand new airport in Peru's Sacred Valley which is very close to Machu Picchu. This would make it easier for people to get to Machu Picchu, as it's currently necessary to fly to Cuzco and then take a series of buses and trains.
There have been many protests, however, with conservationists claiming the airport could destroy ancient artefacts. Some are also worried that an influx of tourists to Machu Picchu could slowly destroy it beyond repair. Machu Picchu already has a daily visitor limit of 2,500 people but this is totally ignored and almost triple this number of tourists already visit each day during the peak period.
What do you think - is building a large international airport next to Machu Picchu a good idea?
There have been many protests, however, with conservationists claiming the airport could destroy ancient artefacts. Some are also worried that an influx of tourists to Machu Picchu could slowly destroy it beyond repair. Machu Picchu already has a daily visitor limit of 2,500 people but this is totally ignored and almost triple this number of tourists already visit each day during the peak period.
What do you think - is building a large international airport next to Machu Picchu a good idea?