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Riots in Peru: Hundreds of tourists stranded at Machu Picchu

Around 800 foreign tourists are stuck at Machu Picchu . The railway line to the world-famous ruined city of the Incas was closed for safety reasons. Due to ongoing unrest, the government has declared a nationwide state of emergency. Hundreds of foreign tourists are stuck at the world-famous Inca site Machu Picchu because of the unrest in Peru. Around 800 tourists were affected, the authorities said on Wednesday (local time). Because of the violent protests against the dismissal and arrest of the left-wing President Pedro Castillo, the railway line between the World Heritage Site and the city of Cusco had previously been closed. The railway line closed for safety reasons The railway line, which is a hundred kilometers long, is the easiest and most frequently used route to get to or from Machu Picchu . The Peruvian state railway "PeruRail" gave security concerns on Tuesday as the reason for the blockage and referred to calls for demonstrations by various organizations in Cusco...

The Best Beaches in Peru

The more than 2,000 km long Peruvian coast has gained international fame. The renowned travel and tourism magazine Lonely Planet has ranked Peru as one of the 10 most fascinating countries in the world for surfing, noting that this region is home to the longest sea wave in the world. Peru has kilometers of coastline dotted with waves for amateur and professional surfers alike Among other things, the publication highlights that the coastal location of the capital and Jorge Chávez International Airport facilitates the arrival and flow of tourists from other countries who come to Peru to ride the best waves in the Pacific. Mancora is a popular resort town on the northwest coast of Peru. This place is considered the most popular resort. The music in local bars and restaurants only stops in the morning. Mancora Description Mancora Beach offers a large number of hotels, recreational facilities and inexpensive restaurants. But, of course, the beach attracts tourists the most: clean golden s...