7 Beloved Places That Were Ruined Because Of Over Tourism

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4. Machu Picchu, Peru

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Every year, endless travelers flock to the sacred Inca site that is Machu Picchu on a journey of self-discovery as they tick off a major bucket list moment. While it’s great for South America to welcome tourists, it’s having an effect. In recent years, The Tourism Commission of Peru has been exploring various regulations to protect and preserve the site, including limited opening times, new walking trails and limited tour sizes.