Efecto de las actividades antrópicas en la red de caminos Inka, santuario histórico de Machupicchu, Cusco, Perú

A study evaluating the impact of human activities on the Inca trail network within Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary revealed significant variations in road depth, particularly along the Salkantay trail. Over three years (2008–2010), solid waste accumulation increased, with plastic being the most prevalent type, alongside organic waste from livestock. The study also documented wildlife presence, including 21 bird species and 3 mammal species on the Traditional Inca Trail, with notable species such as Puma concolor (Near Threatened) and Vultur gryphus (Endangered). This research highlights the ecological challenges posed by tourism and livestock in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Peña-Candia, L. Z., Baca-Zans, Y. R., & Costa, J. F. (2019). Efecto de las actividades antrópicas en la red de caminos Inka, santuario histórico de Machupicchu, Cusco, Perú. Revista Interamericana de Ambiente Y Turismo, 15(1), 60–71. https://doi.org/10.4067/s0718-235x2019000100060