A further 30-day state of emergency in Peru’s capital of Lima, the tourist hub of Cusco and Puno was imposed on Saturday amid continuing violent anti-governments protests.
A 10-day curfew from 8pm to 4am was also introduced in the southern Puno region.
The state of emergency, first introduced a month ago, allows military forces to assist the local police and authorities in maintaining law and order following reports of at least 42 deaths in the clashes since the ousting of former president Pedro Castillo in December.
While train services in the south of the country have been temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure, a route to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo was due to re-start yesterday (January 15).
But the Foreign Office warned in revised travel advice: “It is possible that there could be disruption to travel in the Sacred Valley and any return to Cusco, so we advise visitors to check with travel providers in advance.”
Cusco airport reopened on Saturday after being shut on Thursday for the second time due to the protests.
The airport in Juliaca, in the Puno region, suspended its operations temporarily due to the protests and should not re-open until at least mid-February.
All other airports in Peru, including Lima international airport, are restricting entry to passengers that hold an ID and a boarding pass.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office alert, issued on Sunday, added: “On 14 January the Peruvian government also announced political protests in southern Peru, including in Cusco and Puno, and in Lima, re-started on 4 January.
“They continue to spread to other parts of the country. These protests are unpredictable and can escalate quickly and include violence.
“Clashes between protestors and the security forces have resulted in casualties.
“You should take particular care to avoid all areas of large gatherings and protests. If possible, you should remain in a safe place. You should follow the authorities’ advice and monitor local media, including social media channels.
“Travellers arriving in Peru should be aware that travel to some parts of the country or the return to Lima may not be possible.
“Protests have led to road blockades, suspension of train services, disruption in immigration services of land borders and airport closures in different parts of the country.”