One of the seven wonders of the world - Machu Picchu - has reopened for tourists after remaining closed for 25 days due to civil unrest in Peru, since last December.

Peru: Machu Picchu reopens for tourists after closure over civil unrest

Over 200 people were arrested for allegedly entering the campus of a major Lima university illegally, while the tourist hub Machu Picchu was closed indefinitely as anti-government protests intensified nationwide.

Over 200 detained in Lima, Machu Picchu closed as anti-govt protests intensify

Protesters attempting to approach Peru's Congress headquarters were dispersed by police using tear gas on Wednesday. Two weeks after a wave of violent protests over the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo, thousands of people flooded the streets.

Peru police use tear gas to disperse protesters; political turmoil continues

Tourists in huge numbers from across the world are stranded in Machu Picchu as protests escalated in Peru and an emergency was declared across the nation, following former president Pedro Castillo’s dramatic arrest which ignited massive protests across the country.

Protests strand 5,000 tourists in Machu Picchu gateway city

Hundreds of tourists are stuck at Peru's Machu Picchu site as the only train route that reaches the region, remains blocked off by protesters. Nearly 800 tourists of multiple nationalities have been stranded at the foot of the Machu Picchu mountains.

Massive protests across Peru over ex-President Castillo's arrest; tourists stranded in Machu Picchu

The Peruvian authorities have said that the forest fire near the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu is finally under control after firefighters working in the area for around three days.

Peruvian firefighters contain forest fire near Machu Picchu after three days

After three days of intense efforts, a forest fire near Machu Picchu has finally been extinguished. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO heritage site.

Peru: Blaze near Machu Picchu extinguished after three days

In pics: Peru's Machu Picchu threatened by wildfire

A simple misunderstanding may have resulted in the naming of one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. According to a recent review of historical texts, the ancient Incan city we know as 'Machu Picchu' should probably be called 'Picchu' or 'Huayna Picchu.

This world heritage site was named wrong for past 100 years

Machu Picchu, the stunning 15th-century Citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru is termed as one of the most significant tangible legacies of the Inca civilization.

Secrets and mysteries of Machu Picchu, new study reveals more about the historic site

A traditional ceremony giving thanks to the earth and a spectacular light show marked the reopening of Peru's world-famous tourist destination Machu Picchu on Sunday (November 1).

'Machu Picchu is back' -Peru reopens world-famous tourist site

A total of 17 archaeological sites and museums opened their doors across Peru on Thursday, after more than seven months of closure as a measure to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus.

Peru starts reopening archaeological sites

Peru opened the ruins of Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist after he waited almost seven months to enter the Inca citadel, while trapped in the Andean country during the coronavirus outbreak.

Peru opens Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist after almost 7-month wait

The famed Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will restrict its number of visitors when it reopens in July as part of new protocols after the archaeological site was closed for more than three months due to the coronavirus.

Fewer visitors allowed once Machu Picchu reopens

As the world observes the International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day on 18 April, we bring you top 5 breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are worth visiting.

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Peruvian police said on Tuesday (January 14) they would deport five tourists and prosecute another after they allegedly damaged stonework and defecated among the ruins at Machu Picchu, an Incan citadel that is one of South America's most renowned tourist attractions.

Peru arrests tourists for reportedly defecating, damaging sacred Machu Picchu temple

Thanks to recycling, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, located in southeastern Peru, has found a circular economy and sustainability that will lead to salvation in the face of the threat posed to this UNESCO World Heritage Site by tourism and the waste it generates.

Machu Picchu sees recycling as the path to environmental salvation

The possibly pre-Incan art is the first set of paintings found at Machu Pichu since 1911, when the site itself was discovered

Ancient rock paintings discovered at anthropological site Machu Picchu

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Peru: Machu Picchu reopens for tourists after closure over civil unrest

Over 200 detained in Lima, Machu Picchu closed as anti-govt protests intensify

Peru police use tear gas to disperse protesters; political turmoil continues

Protests strand 5,000 tourists in Machu Picchu gateway city

Massive protests across Peru over ex-President Castillo's arrest; tourists stranded in Machu Picchu

Peruvian firefighters contain forest fire near Machu Picchu after three days

Peru: Blaze near Machu Picchu extinguished after three days

In pics: Peru's Machu Picchu threatened by wildfire

This world heritage site was named wrong for past 100 years

Secrets and mysteries of Machu Picchu, new study reveals more about the historic site

'Machu Picchu is back' -Peru reopens world-famous tourist site

Peru starts reopening archaeological sites

Peru opens Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist after almost 7-month wait

Fewer visitors allowed once Machu Picchu reopens

Top 5 World Heritage Sites to Visit

Peru arrests tourists for reportedly defecating, damaging sacred Machu Picchu temple

Peru arrests tourists for reportedly defecating, damaging sacred Machu Picchu temple

Machu Picchu sees recycling as the path to environmental salvation

Ancient rock paintings discovered at anthropological site Machu Picchu