Machu Picchu opens for single tourist

Photo Jesse Takayama

Jesse Takayama, his entry ticket on hand since March, entered the ruins of the citadel built more than 500 years ago on Saturday. He became the first visitor in seven months to be able to walk through the world heritage site. His entry into the ruins came thanks to a special request he submitted while stranded since mid-March in the town of Aguas Calientes, on the slopes of the mountains near the site. Minister of Culture Alejandro Neyra said the Japanese tourist was able to visit alone, together with the head of the park, before returning to his home country.