Inca Trail News

Last updated: 16.12.2001

2001

March 2001
08.03.2001	Japanese geologists working for UNESCO report that Machu Picchu is endangered by landslides.	New Scientist CNN The Times BBC News

2000

September 2000
15.09.2000	Locals protesting against government neglect in Southern Peru block access to Machu Picchu for several days.	BBC News
11.09.2000	US filmmakers damage the Intihuatana 'sundial' while filming a beer commercial.	BBC News

June 2000
04.06.2000	Veteran explorer Gene Savoy believes he has discovered the ruins of a pre-Inca city built by the Chachapoyas people.	BBC News

May 2000
27.05.2000	New regulations and pricing governing use of the trail are proposed, due to come into force on August 9th. (As of 08.03.2001, these regulations have not yet been applied).	BBC News

March 2000
02.03.2000	The South American Explorer's Club warns of muggings in Cusco.	Explorer's Club

February 2000
29.02.2000	A new species of rodent has been discovered near Machu Picchu.	BBC News

1999

August 1999
23.08.1999	There have been angry reactions to plans to build a hotel and cable car link at Machu Picchu.	mpicchu.org BBC News

Suggestions for news items to add (with URLs if possible) can be sent to Angus McIntyre .