Why is the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu preserved?

The aim is to maintain the state of conservation of the cultural attractions, the natural attractions and the network of Inka roads, trails that make it up and the ecosystem surrounding the trail, minimizing the effects of human traffic.

Maintaining the ecosystems, biodiversity and archaeological and cultural heritage, such as: three ecoregions, Puna of the central Andes, Peruvian Yungas and dry forests of the center or so-called inter-Andean valleys. Maintaining the high diversity of flora and fauna, where you can see representative species of these ecosystems such as the Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus), Andean Bear (Tremarctos ornatus), Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruviana), River Otter (Lontra longicaudis) the latter on Route 4 and the Torrent Duck.

Recommendations regarding the rules of conduct are detailed in the conditions of purchase of the services and in the briefing before going out into the field.