The U.S. Embassy in Peru has issued a warning to Americans after major protests stranded hundreds of tourists near the world famous archeological site, Machu Picchu.

At least 900 tourists were stranded near the Inca citadel on Tuesday after the train service PeruRail was suspended on Monday because the route was blocked amid protests between local residents and authorities, Reuters reported.

Why It Matters

Peru is currently under a Level 2 travel advisory, meaning that travelers are advised to exercise increased caution when going to the country, due to crime, civil unrest, and the risk of kidnapping.

Machu Picchu has a maximum capacity of 4,500 visitors a day, and even 5,600 visitors in peak seasons, according to the culture ministry, meaning that any disruption to the site's main t

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