According to DDC Cusco, on Wednesday, when the indefinite strike ended and train service resumed, 2,097 tourists—both domestic and foreign—visited the site.
On Thursday, 4,494 tourists entered the site.
On Friday, past midday, more than 50% of that figure had already been surpassed, with higher figures expected by day's end.
Interest in visiting the world wonder remains strong despite the difficult situation Machu Picchu district is currently going through.
Part of the local population is demanding the withdrawal of the company Consettur, which provides the bus service, and calling for the entry of the new company San Antonio de Torontoy, after the concession of the Hiram Bingham route ended on September 4.
For the moment, Consettur continues to provide the service in order not to affect visitors arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes, from where tourists access the Hiram Bingham route to reach the Inca citadel.
