Published on

28/05/2026 - 8:14 GMT+2

Take a look at almost any travel bucket list and Machu Picchu is likely to feature prominently.

But visiting Peru’s famed 15th-century Inca citadel is becoming increasingly challenging, with tourists facing overcrowding, long queues and unreliable transport services.

Now, a global heritage foundation that works to improve conditions at famous archaeological sites has offered to work with Peruvian authorities on the iconic site.