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Inca Trail: Rules for
Visitors
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Please observe the following:
Always carry your ticket
Those who reach the Citadel
from the Inca Trail must show the tourist ticket previously
bought in Corihuayrachina or in the city of Cusco proper.
When arriving and entering
Machu Picchu it is necessary to approach the administration
offices, register and leave your backpack in custody. ($ 1.00
for safekeeping).
THE ARCHAELOGICAL SITES ARE FULLY
PROTECTED
Both Machu Picchu as well as
the Inca Trail have been declared as Heritage of Humanity by
UNESCO. To conserve and take care of them is the obligation of
every visitor, whether Peruvian or foreigner.
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No littering or depredation of
the archaeological sites is allowed.
It is forbidden to camp or stay
overnight inside the monuments, complexes, archaeological sites
or restricted areas. Camping is only allowed in those areas
specifically assigned for this use.
The tranquillity of the sites
must be kept out of respect for the other visitors.
The use of archaeological sites
as toilets is prohibited.
It is forbidden to alter the
position of stones and otherwise damage the buildings.
Transgressors will be subject to
a fine or prosecution.
To dig without a license is
considered a felony.
DO NOT POLLUTE THE ENVIRONMENT
It is forbidden to litter or
leave garbage in the trail area.
Any garbage or litter must be
bagged and disposed of at the end of the trail to be retired
from the Sanctuary.
Garbage cans can be found in
some places along the trail. The visitors must realize the
difficulty of carrying out clean ups in the area
Radios and loudspeakers must be
turned down in order not to disturb other visitors or the
environment.
Plants and wildlife are
protected under the Heritage of Humanity agreement. No
collecting of plants and/or hunting are allowed. Firearms are
not allowed into the area.
During animal sightings do not
make sudden moves, loud noises or in any way disturb the animals.
It is forbidden to extract,
acquire or depredate any plant or animal specie in the area.
It is forbidden to light
campfires. These constitute a grave danger to the environment.
In the past, severe forest and brush fires have caused severe
damage to both the environment and the archaeological sites.
DO NOT STRAY FROM THE ESTABLISHED
TRAIL
Most of the trail is very safe,
but this no reason to be foolhardy. In some parts there are deep
cliffs. If you want to observe something closer, first stop
before looking since even a slight unbalancing may cause a
serious accident.
It is recommended not to leave
the trail, since it is easy to get lost or to fall down a chasm.
Follow only the signalled trail and do not stray from it.
The Inca Trail is duly
signalled and one should not stray from the path. A lost person
may be very hard or impossible to find.
We recommend not bringing
alcoholic beverages or forbidden drugs on the trail.
In case of emergencies please
contact immediately with the guards. |
