Peru's Machu Picchu is a bucket-list destination for many of us; this ancient Incan city high in the Andes Mountains is truly one of the wonders of the world. But it may not be the best place to go right now. The U.S. Embassy in Peru has issued a warning for travelers about the ongoing protests over a proposed bus route change that have left some travelers stuck in the Machu Picchu area, and they've confirmed that they are working to get tourists out. On September 16, footage on X (formerly known as Twitter) showed over 1,000 tourists stranded after protestors put rocks on the rail lines in Ollantaytambo, which is one of the gateways on the way to Machu Picchu. Peruvian officials said on X on September 17 that there would be a 72-hour pause on demonstrations to help get people out.