19/08/2026
Official Statement - Inca Trail Will be Closed for 5 Days Becouse Rain and Flooding
MINAM AND MINCUL REINFORCE PREVENTIVE ACTIONS IN MACHUPICCHU TO SAFEGUARD VISITOR SAFETY AND PRESERVE NATURAL HERITAGE
Through Sernanp and the DDC Cusco, both sectors maintain permanent monitoring of the routes given the meteorological conditions recorded in recent days.
The Ministry of the Environment (Minam), through the National Service of Protected Natural Areas by the State (Sernanp), and the Ministry of Culture (Mincul), through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco (DDC Cusco), are jointly reinforcing preventive actions in the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu, prioritizing the safety of visitors and the conservation of this important natural and cultural heritage.
As a preventive measure, from August 18 to 22, 2026, Routes 1, 2, and 3 of the Inca Trail Network will remain temporarily closed. This decision is due to the increase and overflowing of some watercourses, as well as the presence of washed-out material in certain sectors, caused by the meteorological conditions recorded in recent days.
Personnel from Sernanp and the DDC Cusco maintain permanent monitoring of the routes, evaluating safety and transit conditions to prevent risks and safeguard the integrity of visitors.
During this period, alternative visitation options remain open, including Route 5 – Chachabamba, entering via km 104, as well as entry via km 106, in accordance with the safety conditions and regulations established for each route.
Likewise, the DDC Cusco will provide the corresponding facilities for the rescheduling, exchange, or refund of entry tickets for affected visitors.
Minam and Mincul will continue to work together to monitor and evaluate route conditions, prioritizing visitor safety. The reopening of Routes 1, 2, and 3 will be subject to the required safety and transit conditions.
Cusco, August 18, 2026
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