The famous Inca city of Machu Picchu, which is a tourist pearl of Peru, will not open to the public from July 1, as previously announced by the government of the country.
According to Agence France-Presse, the reception of tourists is postponed due to delays in ensuring security measures to prevent local residents from сontracting coronavirus infection.
According to the Governor of the Cuzco region, on the territory of which Machu Picchu is located, Jean Paul Benavente, the official opening date for visiting the tourist attraction has not yet been determined.
Due to fears of the spread of COVID-19, Machu Picchu guides announced their intention to start protests against the premature reception of tourists. "We are at an increased risk of infection, and we are not ready to receive visitors," said Oscar Valencia, President of the Machu Picchu protection society.
The government of Peru last week announced its intention to re-allow tourists access to the site of the ancient Inca settlement, limiting the number of visitors to 675 people per day.
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