Tourists can now purchase tickets to Machu Picchu via the Internet from anywhere in the world
From anywhere in the world, tourists and can be purchased via the Internet, their entrance tickets to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco, and also those interested can buy crafts from the nation Q'ero by-enabled platform for this purpose. This was announced the regional director of Culture of Cusco, Juan Julio Garcia, who explained that the initiative Sharing part of the project, which is to link the idea of \u200b\u200bmutual reciprocity, collaboration and core values \u200b\u200bayni a development plan involving contemporary culture with other tools like the Internet.
"Now, the electronic sales system allows anyone, from anywhere in the world, can buy a ticket to Machu Picchu 24 hours a day. Until a few months ago this was impossible, is now a reality, "he told a news conference.
"Right now we have a completed system, in which the person purchasing the ticket through internet have the opportunity to share our culture, "he added.
This said, the computer systems had to go through international quality certifications, which were enforced very strictly.
explained that when entering the electronic sales system for tickets to Machu Picchu, visitors will have the opportunity to learn the ancient culture of the Q'ero Paucartambo, considered one of the nations that saves as much ancestral knowledge of the Andes from Cusco and is recognized as the National Cultural Heritage.
"However, little is known about them, so now people who visit the site and buy an electronic ticket to Machu Pichu too if you wish, you can purchase some tissue Q'ero clicking on the Share option, "he said, adding that This is possible through an agreement with the nation Cusco.
Q'ero Villagers are trained and are being supported in strengthening and maintaining their values \u200b\u200band identity. "Second, we link to a system and business process management, and a third part of the project is that medium-term community can integrate other ancestral to this system ", she said.
involved in the project are 60 families, which have been produced with a small capital fabrics made from natural products, which are available after activating the Sharing option, he insisted.
"Upon arriving at Machu Picchu, visitors will receive the tissue, the price is 15 soles. The money goes directly to an account that Q'ero are managing with the National Bank, "he said.
regard, the Minister of Culture, Juan Ossio said that this initiative is an excellent opportunity to show the Peru what can be done with a bit of modernity.
"On one hand we are seeing, through a method of selling tourist ticket using the electronic system, you can now easily access the ticket to Machu Picchu and other archaeological sites, which facilitates (...)", entry said.
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expect this same methodology can be implemented elsewhere. "We're already thinking about the possibility of integrating the various huacas on circuits and to take a ticket achieved through the Internet, "he said.
The minister said the tourist ticket to Machu Picchu with the new system has greatly increased sales revenue, ie, already showing its benefits in the economic field, he said.
"But now we can familiarize with the culture of the ancient town of Q'eros (...), folklore that has been recognized as National Cultural Heritage and is on track to be submitted (with Unesco) to be recognized as Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and I'm sure it will achieve this recognition for the quality of art developed in this town, "he said.
On the other hand, the holder of the Regional Bureau of Culture said that the governing body has signed agreements with various entities, including the Inca Rail company, whereby through a POS payment can collect e-ticket to Machu Picchu without that they would generate an additional amount.
participated in the appointment of deputy ministers of Interculturalism, José Carlos Vilcapoma, Heritage and Cultural Industries, Bernardo Roca Rey; of Tourism, Mara Seminario, and the president of the nation Q'ero, Ignacio Apaza. (Andina).
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