The Minister of Culture, Alfredo Luna Briceño, inspected the Machu Picchu citadel, accompanied by technical teams from the Ministry, to gather on-site information about the main aspects affecting the site's management and to establish concrete actions aimed at its comprehensive improvement.
The inspection focused on strengthening the conservation and preservation of the monument, optimizing visitor routes, improving tourist signage, reinforcing the safety of visitors and staff, and improving the ticket sales and control process, all to ensure an orderly, safe, and sustainable experience.
During the visit, the head of the sector indicated that one of the goals of the transitional government is to establish a clear and technically sound roadmap, as well as to promote priority strategic actions that will allow Machu Picchu to be maintained in optimal condition, guaranteeing a balance between heritage conservation, responsible tourism, and local development.
In this context, Luna Briceño highlighted the collaborative work being carried out with other government sectors, particularly with the National Service of Natural Protected Areas (Sernanp), under the Ministry of the Environment, and with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), in order to ensure comprehensive and coordinated management of the Historic Sanctuary.
As part of his work agenda, the minister inspected the Machu Picchu entrance ticket sales service at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Cultural Center.
There, he evaluated customer service procedures, control mechanisms, the information provided to visitors, and the service's operational conditions, with the aim of strengthening transparency, order, and efficiency in accessing the site.
He also toured circuits 1, 2, and 3, including the Inca Bridge, accompanied by authorities and specialists responsible for the area's administration, conservation, and security.
During the tour, he assessed visitor flow, critical security points, the clarity and sufficiency of signage, and the operational conditions related to access control and ticket sales mechanisms.
Specialists in the sector reported on the state of conservation of emblematic elements such as the monolithic Intihuatana sculpture and the Inca terraces currently undergoing restoration.
They emphasized the importance of collaborative work among the Culture, Environment, and Tourism sectors to protect both the cultural heritage and the natural environment that comprise the Outstanding Universal Value of the site.
At the end of the inspection, Minister Luna Briceño held a meeting with the conservation and security staff of the Llaqta, whom he recognized for their commitment and dedication to service, reaffirming that their work is key to ensuring the protection of Machu Picchu and the responsible transmission of its legacy to future generations.
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Published: 1/6/2026