Helicopters banned at Machu Picchu
Helicopters have been banned from the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in an effort to protect local wildlife.
Cusco province published regulations banning choppers at Machu Picchu and the surrounding 125 square miles.
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Cusco province published regulations banning choppers at Machu Picchu and the surrounding 125 square miles.
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