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Machu Picchu Bus Dispute Strands 1,400 Tourists

11/24/2025

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Machu Picchu attracts over 1.6 million visitors annually, leaving 1,400 tourists stranded due to a bus-services dispute.
Consettur, the current bus operator, has lost its license and faces competition from San Antonio de Torontoy, prompting calls for better oversight.
Local protests against the bus change have disrupted transport.
Tourists face high train costs to Aguas Calientes, with round-trip tickets ranging from $140 to $2,000.

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Story summary

Machu Picchu attracts over 1.6 million visitors annually, leaving 1,400 tourists stranded due to a bus-services dispute.
Consettur, the current bus operator, has lost its license and faces competition from San Antonio de Torontoy, prompting calls for better oversight.
Local protests against the bus change have disrupted transport.
Tourists face high train costs to Aguas Calientes, with round-trip tickets ranging from $140 to $2,000.