AP/ MIAMI HERALD/ After a helicopter flew out the final group of stranded tourists, the streets of this village of 4,000 people are empty. The regional park reported that the site will be closed until train service resumes in about eight weeks. But officials may consider opening the park to hikers after the first rail section is repaired in about three weeks. The ruins were not damaged by rains.30 January 2010
PERU: Last Tourists Rescued; Machu Picchu To Be Closed For Months.
AP/ MIAMI HERALD/ After a helicopter flew out the final group of stranded tourists, the streets of this village of 4,000 people are empty. The regional park reported that the site will be closed until train service resumes in about eight weeks. But officials may consider opening the park to hikers after the first rail section is repaired in about three weeks. The ruins were not damaged by rains.