February does have the heaviest rains of the season in the region. So in order to guard the integrity of visitors as well as guides and companions, it is that the Inca Trail closes during this month every year. During rainy season some infrastructures get affected and need recovery.
Also according to the big amount of trekkers every day and through the year, a month of closure allows the ecosystem in the region to recover. Therefore this measure is applied every year to perform regular maintenance, and just this week (on March 1st) the Inca Trail was reopened for its new season.
You might also be interested on Closure of Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains in 2016.
Maintenance and a crew
The whole maintenance team were divided into nine different teams for different parts of the Trail. The team totally recovered 48 miles of the Inca Trail. Camping areas, toilets, camping spots were looked after and prepared to reopen the Inca Trail.
In addition, archaeological sites, road drainage systems, walkways, step stones, restoration of wooden structures, bridges, railings and stairs among others were operated as well.
Inca Trail is Reopened in March
After one month of hard work and restorations, the maintenance work was completed and the Inca Trail is reopened again.
The Inca Trail has been very popular among the tourists, and because of that permits are sold out quickly especially on a high season. Tour in Peru has alternative tours for you to offer and enjoy trekking through amazing lands towards Machu Picchu. One of the most popular alternativity is the Short Inca Trail which gives you a chance to explore still the ancient Inca Trail and get to Machu Picchu. For your comfort we created an easy access for the Short Inca Trail Availability on our page. The availability information is updated weekly as there is no posibility lately to follow availability live online. If you are planning to attend Inca Trail, check availability here and contact us for any further information and bookings.
Permits are sold out quickly, check our alternative treks to Machu Picchu!
