Tourist entry to Machu Picchu Citadel and the Inca Trail Network has been suspended until further notice due to ongoing unrest in Peru. 9News
The Decentralized Culture Directorate and Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary Directorate said in a statement the day before that tourists who have a ticket for January 21 or later can claim a refund for up to one month after the end of protests.READ MORE:to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.
On Saturday, Peru's National Police stormed the National University of San Marcos to remove protesters, the force said on Twitter. Between 200 and 300 policemen entered the university campus with the help of an armoured vehicle to remove protesters, according to state news agency Andina. Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters who were stationed near the entrance gates, the news outlet added.
The suspended train service left 417 people -- including 300 foreign nationals -- stranded in the Machu Picchu district.
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