Option E - Machu Pichu, Peru - Heritage Tourism Flashcards
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Where is Machu Pichu, Peru?
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- 80 km northwest of Cuzco, Peru
- in Cordillera de Vilcabamba (Andes Mountains)
- west of South America
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Why is Machu Pichu, Peru a good example for heritage tourism?
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- most visited destination in Peru
- major part of peruvian economy
3
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What is Machu Pichu, Peru?
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- symbol of incan empire built around 1450 AD
- one of the new seven wonders of the world
- more than 7000 feet above sea level
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What are the benefits of tourism to Machu Pichu, Peru?
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- creates local jobs and business opportunities
- generates 6 million a year
- Inca trail another 3 million
- 1.2 million tourists in 2013 - 700% increase
- encourages civic involvement and pride
- encourages learning of new languages and skills
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What are the concerns of tourism to Machu Pichu, Peru?
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- archeologists and academics have openly expressed their concerns
- tourists life styles might conflict with the one from the community
- crowding and congestion
- increase in crime rates
- porters might get health problems
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How is the tourism in Machu Pichu, Peru managed?
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- 2500 tourists per day are allowed to visit
- Inca trail is limited to 500 permits per day
- all tourists will need to join guided tours - limited to 20 people
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What is heritage tourism?
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- the practice of travelling abroad to places of historical or cultural interest
