In January 2010, dramatic and extended rain storms lead to flooding and mud slides that washed out railroad contact with Aguas Calientes, the modern town below Machu Picchu. Accordingly the site was closed to the general public and the town evacuated. The archaeological sites themselves were not damaged.
Now, over three months later, limited train service has returned, from Piscacucho to Aguas Calientes. The Inca ceremonial site has re-opened.
Travel on board the luxury Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, in this Audio Slide Show from Public Radio International.
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