Option E - Machu Pichu, Peru - Heritage Tourism Flashcards

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Where is Machu Pichu, Peru?

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  • 80 km northwest of Cuzco, Peru
  • in Cordillera de Vilcabamba (Andes Mountains)
  • west of South America
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Why is Machu Pichu, Peru a good example for heritage tourism?

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  • most visited destination in Peru

- major part of peruvian economy

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What is Machu Pichu, Peru?

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  • symbol of incan empire built around 1450 AD
  • one of the new seven wonders of the world
  • more than 7000 feet above sea level
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What are the benefits of tourism to Machu Pichu, Peru?

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  • creates local jobs and business opportunities
  • generates 6 million a year
  • Inca trail another 3 million
  • 1.2 million tourists in 2013 - 700% increase
  • encourages civic involvement and pride
  • encourages learning of new languages and skills
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What are the concerns of tourism to Machu Pichu, Peru?

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  • archeologists and academics have openly expressed their concerns
  • tourists life styles might conflict with the one from the community
  • crowding and congestion
  • increase in crime rates
  • porters might get health problems
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How is the tourism in Machu Pichu, Peru managed?

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  • 2500 tourists per day are allowed to visit
  • Inca trail is limited to 500 permits per day
  • all tourists will need to join guided tours - limited to 20 people
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What is heritage tourism?

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  • the practice of travelling abroad to places of historical or cultural interest
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