VOICED: Machu Picchu reopens after floods

Machu Picchu reopened on April 1st after a two-month closure due to landslides and heavy rains, which caused significant tourism revenue loss. Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon was honored during her visit. Earlier, 4000 tourists were stranded due to railway damage, requiring airlifts by the Peruvian Armed Forces. The site, chosen for its remote location, presents access challenges, but efforts are underway to improve safety and accessibility. The train service has resumed, restoring normalcy to the region.

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