14 Popular Countries Now Making It Harder for Tourists to Visit in 2025

2. Machu Picchu, Peru: Circuits, Caps, and Conservation

The sacred Incan citadel continues to tighten its protective embrace. For 2025, visitor numbers remain strictly capped, but the real ingenuity lies in the further specialization of pre-booked, timed circuits. These routes are now more rigidly enforced and varied, some focusing on specific archaeological aspects, others on panoramic views, to disperse impact. Spontaneous exploration is a relic of the past; now, experiencing Machu Picchu requires precise planning, adherence to your chosen path, and a deeper appreciation for its preservation-first approach.