Machu Picchu Installing Cameras, Adding Drones to Deter Naughty Tourists

Last updated: 01:03 PM ET, Fri January 24 2020
DONALD WOOD JANUARY 24, 2020

After a series of tourists damaged a portion of the Machu Picchu temple last week, officials in Peru are installing cameras and using drones to keep an eye out for troublemakers.

According to the Agence France-Presse (AFP), National Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu head Jose Bastante announced a total of 18 cameras would be installed at the park, within the citadel and on the surrounding mountains.

In addition, Bastante revealed Drones would also be used to help monitor visitors and deter vandalism.

“We are going to strengthen security at Machu Picchu by installing high-tech cameras,” Bastante told the AFP. “This will allow us to better control visitors and avoid any action or infraction to the regulations, also any type of risk.”

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