'A big step': Latin America specialists hail Machu Picchu reopening

The current wave of political protesting in Peru got under way in early December following the ousting of president Pedro Castillo, and has at times seen largely swathes of Peru’s transport network come to a near-complete standstill.

Only capital Lima’s airport has operated throughout, with those in Cusco, Arequipa and Puno all experiencing closures, while rail services around the country – particularly to and from Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu – frequently disrupted.

Callaghan continued: "While there are still some sporadic roadblocks and reduced air services, this is a big step forward towards a return to normal tourism services.

"We would suggest operators build a little flexibility into itineraries for now, but if clients are travelling with a decent DMC in Peru, they will have a great holiday and see the key sights with no problems. Inca Trail passes for April and May are selling fast, so clients need to get booked up."

Johnson added it was great to see the protests in the country calm down. "Although a little flexibility is still needed in order to make adjustments to some clients’ holiday itineraries, we are confident clients can enjoy a great holiday to Peru and see the incredible regions and amazing attractions it offers.

"We will continue to closely monitor the situation, and hope the people of Peru can find an amicable resolution to the current political situation."