A Japanese tourist who was stranded in Peru for nearly seven months amid the coronavirus pandemic, however, was able to make a stopover in the remarkable ruins of Machu Picchu, which were only open to him, according to reports.
Jesse Katayama, 26, eager to make a stopover in the 15th-century Inca citadel on a 7970-foot mountain ridge when he arrived in the Andean country in March, however, the fatal virus had other plans, the Guardian reported.
“He arrived in Peru with the dream of being to enter,” Culture Minister Alejandro Neyra said Monday at a virtual press conference, according to the medium.
“The Japanese citizen came in with our park manager so he could do so before returning to his country,” he added after the long-time guest filed a special application while hiding in the vicinity of the city of Aguas Calientes.
Peru, which has so far reported 33,305 coronavirus-related deaths, has the consistent capita mortality rate for any country in the world, according to the report.
International flights have resumed recently, still to seven Latin American countries.
“It’s so amazing! An extremely cheerful Katayama, from Osaka, said in a video recorded on the most sensitive of Machu Picchu mountain after entering the old site on Saturday.
Neyra announced that the UNESCO World Heritage site would reopen for everyone in November, but did not specify a date. According to security protocols, 30% of its previous capacity of another 675 people depending on the day.
“We’re still in the middle of a pandemic,” Neyra said. “This will be done with all care. “
Katayama, a boxing instructor, told CNN that he had spent his abundant free time exploring attractions such as Putucusi Mountain and hot waterfalls.
He has even taught boxing to local young people and has practiced his own moves, as he plans to open a boxing gym when he nevertheless returns home on Friday.
“I’m passing through to run every morning and you might see Machu Picchu from afar,” Katayama told CNN. “I don’t think it would ever happen to Machu Picchu because I hoped it wouldn’t open this year, but I thought it was okay. because I had a good time here.
In a celebration post on Instagram, Katayama wrote: “Peruvians are very friendly. Thank you very much!”
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