The Peruvian heritage site of Machu Picchu will reopen to tourists on April 1st following recent floods in the area, it has been announced.
Tourists will be able to visit the site of Machu Picchu in Peru again from April 1st following its closure as a result of heavy flooding.
According to the Cultural National Institute of Peru and Ferrocarril Transandino, rail access to the area - which was destroyed by the floods - will be available again from March 29th.
Travellers will be able to take road transport from Cusco to Piscacucho, where they can catch a train to Aguas Calientes.
However, it is advised that holidaymakers check that the areas they want to visit are safe with local officials because some parts of the site could still be dangerous as a result of flood damage.
The flooding, which hit Machu Picchu at the end of January, resulted in hundreds of tourists having to be airlifted out of the site.
Holidaymakers concerned about being affected by natural disasters while abroad might want to take out
travel insurance for peace of mind.
Last month, the Daily Mail reported that some travellers who had their Peru holidays disrupted due to the floods were unable to obtain refunds from their tour operator.
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