Is Machu Picchu crumbling?

Is Machu Picchu crumbling? According to WMF, this international treasure is slowly being damaged by the unchecked and unmanaged tourism. In total, there are over 2,500 visitors to this location daily, creating a strain on the structures that have withstood the test of time.



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Threats to the Sanctuary Machu Picchu faces a variety of threats: excessive tourism, which is especially hard on the fragile site; the generation of solid waste; unsustainable agriculture practices; overgrazing and forest fires; aggravating erosion; landslides; mineral extraction; and the introduction of exotic plants.

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The state-owned Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is an integral part of Peru's national protected areas system and enjoys protection through several layers of a comprehensive legal framework for both cultural and natural heritage.

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