machu picchu maintenance workers


workers (24):

  • small volunteer groups every 2 weeks
  • CVIP (Conservation Volunteers International Program)
  • Sam Travel Peru

annual maintenance tasks

daily

use a toothbrush to scrub the stone work around the ruins

mitigate wear and tear of tourists through volunteer efforts

biweekly

daily

clean stone walls, terraces of lichens, mosses, and weeds

collect trash and litter from paths and lakes

monthly

while preservation efforts are being made, the sheer number of tourists create wear and tear to the structure. please do not climb structures, steal landmark pieces, or leave writings/drawings behind.







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