Just before going on the Inca Trail, I had read in the
Guardian, that an Aussie and a Kiwi tourist had been arrested after streaking
through Machu Picchu.
We therefore kept a close eye on the Aussie couple in our
group, but while Alex did get his legs out once or twice, that was as far as it went and they successfully
managed to stay clothed.
The authorities at Machu Picchu are taking this incident very seriously though, hence the appearance of the following sign at the front gate.
The authorities at Machu Picchu are taking this incident very seriously though, hence the appearance of the following sign at the front gate.
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| I'd love to hear that conversation with the embassy! |
There are also other rules and regulations to be followed
while in Machu Picchu. The ticket explains that there should be no loud
shouting or whooping, but we also found that jumping photos are also not
allowed. This was the best we could manage (please don't tell anyone), before being told about this rule.
