reported that tourists in the area affected by a mudslide received assistance and were safely evacuated.
The government agency recalled that the Ollantaytambo–Machu Picchu railway is operating normally, ensuring secure access for visitors.
Following the mudslide early Monday in the Mandor sector, Machu Picchu district, Cusco region, the railway line between Machu Picchu and Hidroelectrica (kilometers 114 and 115) remains temporarily out of service as a preventive measure to protect passengers, according to an official statement.
Authorities, in coordination with Ferrocarril Transandino S.A. (Fetransa), are carrying out inspections, debris removal, and track clearing to restore service in the shortest time possible.
Since the incident, Mincetur, through the Tourist Protection Network, has maintained constant monitoring of the situation, coordinating with the Executive Branch and local authorities to ensure timely assistance and the safe movement of visitors.
Advisory
"Tourists in the area received assistance from the Machu Picchu Municipality and the railway concessionaire, enabling their safe evacuation," the statement said.
Tour operators, travel agencies, and visitors are urged not to use the Machu Picchu–Hidroelectrica route or promote its use in any form until access is restored.
In coordination with the Tourism Police, control measures have been strengthened in the area to prevent entry through unsafe routes.
Mincetur reiterated its commitment to tourist safety and urged tourists to rely exclusively on official information channels such as Iperu via WhatsApp (+51) 944 492 314.
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