Inca Trail is well positioned for visiting tourists

Inca Trail Network of Machu Picchu is in optimal conditions for the visit of domestic and foreign tourists, as during the month of February various maintenance and conservation were implemented.

"We have carried out cleaning work, conservation and maintenance of archaeological monuments as Patallaqta, Inkaraccay, Huayllabamba, Runcuraccay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñaywayna, Chachabamba and others located in this network of Inca roads," said Daniel Maraví Vega Centeno, holder Desconcentrada Cultural Department of Cusco.

He explained that maintenance work on the platform of the pedestrian walkway, railings, bridges, embankments and retention, drainage, drainage channels rainwater, camping areas, toilets and checkpoints located along the performed prehispanic road network.

"This work was done by teams that traveled to various parts of the Inca Trail, overcoming some difficulties as heavy rains this time; however, are satisfied with the work done, "he added.

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Machu Picchu is reforested with Queuña trees

Reforestation is important to avoid soil erosion and other impacts of the nature, that is why more than 2000 hectares of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu have been reforested with the plantation of Queuña trees.

All this process of planting has been in charge to the National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP) and the foresters of the area. The project has already been executed, and it happened thanks to the support achieved by the management of Machu Picchu and the company of energy Electro Sur Este.

The reforestation initiative was created in order to protect the areas affected by the excessive shepherding and the forest fires in the area. This effort will allow a regeneration of the plant surface.

The aim of the project is to protect the biodiversity that makes Machu Picchu as one of the most important protected areas of Peru.

The work of reforestation was carried out in Toccopujio's community, to this labor the Huayllabamba's community joined by planting more trees.

The initiative includes an environmental education program, to raise awareness about the importance of protected natural areas, and the care of trees which is just begging to grow.

This program is being promoted also by the government, the people and the private sector.

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Inca Trail to close for works next month

The Inca Trail leading to the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu will be closed through February to undertake cleaning, conservation and maintenance works along the 42 kilometers of stone path built by the Incas some 500 years ago, reconfirmed officials from the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu.

The measure, to be implemented by 60 experts and technicians from the Cusco's Regional Directorate of Culture through the Ollantaytambo district to the Inca citadel, will be achieved under the regulations of the Red de Caminos Inca (Inca Trail Network).

The restoration works include treatments in camping zones, compaction, assessment of the rainwater drainage system in affected zones, reforestation, as well as the preservation of 18 monuments and archaeological sites.

The growing vegetation will be cut, and maintenance works will be carried out in Machu Picchu terraces and sanitary areas.

This legendary road winds through Peru's Andes Mountains and along the path of the ancient royal highway. More than 75,000 people make the trek each year to get to Machu Picchu the way the ancient Inca did—on foot.

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New app helps hikers explore Inca Trail in Cusco

Hikers coming to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail, one of the most popular tough treks on earth, can now download a new app named Camino Inca before heading out on their journey.

Users will be able to access virtual maps on their smart phones or tablets, a useful tool for those attempting the steep climbs and descents to the renowned Sun-Gate overlooking Machu Picchu.

There are several maps available in the app inducing, among others, the 4-day Traditional Trail, as well as the Salkantay and Choquequirao treks, which take 5 and 8 days, respectively.

Once downloaded, the maps can be viewed at any time without the need to be connected to the internet.

Travelers can also find information about archaeological sites, description of local birds and a photo gallery.

The Hi-Tec Camino Inca, available free of charge on iOS or Android, was created by the photographer Walter West.

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