A recent spike in tourism to the archaeological site of Kuelap in Peru has seen a new 4km cable car system open to make it easier for tourists to access the site.
Local authorities are preparing for tourism to the region to double over the next 10 years. Prior to the cable car’s opening, visitors were required to travel a distance of 32km for 90 minutes to see the fortress.
The Kuelap site dates back to the 6th Century and is considered to be the most representative site of the Amazonian Chachapoya people.
The fortress is built entirely of stone blocks and features burial areas, sarcophagi and temples. It is regarded as an alternative to Mach Picchu, being less crowded and similarly stunning.
