(CNN) — Tourists from all over the world had been left stranded within the historical town of Machu Picchu after Peru used to be plunged right into a state of emergency following the arrest of the rustic’s president.
The major way of gaining access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the rail line — used to be suspended as violent protests broke out and supporters of the president arrange roadblocks making it difficult to commute throughout the nation, or to go away it.
PeruRail stated it will lend a hand affected passengers in converting the dates in their commute.
“We regret the inconvenience that these announcements generate for our passengers; however, they are due to situations beyond the control of our company and seek to prioritize the safety of passengers and workers,” the corporate stated in a commentary.
LATAM Airlines Peru stated operations to and from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa and the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cuzco, 75 kilometers (46 miles) from Machu Picchu, were quickly suspended.
“LATAM maintains constant monitoring of the political situation in Peru to provide the pertinent information according to how it may impact our air operation,” the airline stated in commentary. “We await the response of the relevant authorities, who must take corrective measures to ensure safety for the development of air operations.”
It added: “We regret the inconvenience that this situation beyond our control has caused our passengers and we reinforce our commitment to air safety and connectivity in the country.”
The US State Department has issued a commute advisory for voters touring in Peru, which it has indexed as a degree 3 “reconsider travel” vacation spot.
“Demonstrations can cause the shutdown of local roads, trains, and major highways, often without prior notice or estimated reopening timelines. Road closures may significantly reduce access to public transportation and airports and may disrupt travel both within and between cities,” it warns.
Top: Tourists lining up on the Machu Picchu educate station. Image by way of Getty.
