News reports from various agencies are estimating that up to 2,000 tourists are stranded in the town of Machu Picchu as a result of heavy rains which caused mudslides that have covered and taken out sections of the railway that connects the ancient ruins with Cuzco.
The Peruvian Governmen has declared a state of emergency in the region and has evacuated 20 elderly and ill tourists by helicopter. Weather permitting, they are hoping that the train will be able to run late Tuesday or Wednesday morning. PanAmerican is communicating with our contacts and operators in the region and every effort is being made to accommodate tourists whose travel plans have been affected.
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