The repatriation of the thousands of foreign tourists who are still stranded in Peru is becoming increasingly difficult after the closure of borders, due to the slow pace at which the government deals with requests from other countries to authorize the arrival of flights from abroad and the demands of the Civil Defense (Indeci) to […]
In order to comply with the best measures of social isolation for the benefit of all Peruvians, the government ordered the closure of the Jorge Chávez International Airport facilities and, as of today, will only authorize the entry of state flights, that is, those managed by foreign governments, which will arrive at the No. 8 […]
Hundreds of foreign tourists who were stranded in Peru, after the closing of the borders in force since early Tuesday morning, began to be evacuated from cities such as Cusco and Lima to their respective countries of origin, on commercial flights which, in return, also brought Peruvian citizens back to the country. It should be […]
Almost 400 passengers were transported yesterday by Air Force (FAP) planes from Lima to Arequipa, after commercial flights were suspended due to the declaration of the State of National Emergency, informed the Minister of Defense, Walter Martos Ruíz. He said that the measure was ordered by the President of the Republic, Martin Vizcarra, because there […]
Journalistic reports reported the complaints of hundreds of foreign tourists who were stranded in different cities of the country, such as Lima, Cusco and Tarapoto, after the closure of borders and the suspension of all national and international flights and land transport, as a prevention against the advance of the coronavirus. The visitors only had […]
At the end of February, a new observation tower was inaugurated on the Nasca lines in the Ica region. The new, modern lookout tower allows visitors to look down from a height of 20 metres at the famous scratch lines in the desert sand. The viewing platform does not replace the round flight over the […]
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The government measure ordering the preventive isolation of all passengers arriving in Peru from Italy, Spain, France and China, countries with a high rate of coronavirus infection, has generated a series of reactions, especially in the tourism sector, which records the cancellation of many tourist packages purchased in advance. Guido Quiñones, head of the Directorate […]
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Edgar Vasquez, arrived yesterday in the city of Cusco to coordinate and inspect, along with authorities of the region, the implementation of prevention protocols against coronavirus in various public entities such as schools, hospitals and passenger terminals. Together with the regional governor of Cusco, Jean Paul Benavente, the […]
Environmental standards worthy of imitation XIMA EXCLUSIVE – CUSCO, FIRST ECO-SUSTAINABLE HOTEL IN PERU The XIMA EXCLUSIVE in the city of Cusco has been characterized since its opening, more than 10 years ago, as an “Eco Friendly” hotel, with a great amount and variety of live plants, including its iconic fig tree in the main […]
Temporarly closing access to the salt terraces For health reasons, one of the attractions around Cusco – The Salt Terraces of Maras – is closed to all visitors from 15 June. Whether it will be reopened is still unknown. However, it can be assumed that you can reach the viewpoint above the salt terraces, but […]
The good news of the day is that from this 18th of December the taking of non-reusable plastics into our miracle of the world is forbidden. Often the impressive power of Machu Picchu can make us forget the everyday; but what we must not forget is the protection of this wonderful, cultural heritage of humanity. […]
News from Machu Picchu Visitors to Machu Picchu, Peru’s world-famous ruin site, expect a new regulation of the high-traffic attraction’s stay from 1 January. In order to prevent overcrowding of the World Heritage Site in the afternoons, the authorities grant admission in a three-shift system. One of the most visited tourist places in Peru is […]
We are pleased to present the 3rd International Fair of Specialty Coffee of Peru – FICAFE 2018; initiative promoted by the National Coffee Platform and the Municipality of Chanchamayo; who together with the Provincial and District Municipalities of the main coffee producing areas in Peru will carry out this third version of the FICAFE, from […]
Walls, hallways, drainage channels, and utensils found at Chavin de Huantar archaeological monument —in Ancash region’s Huari province— were presented by Peru’s Ministry of Culture on Monday. The findings give testimony of the various stages of the Chavin culture. The unveiling was led by U.S. archaeologist John Rick, head of the Chavin de Huantar Investigation […]
Main celebrations marking Arequipa’s 478th foundation anniversary are just around the corner drawing thousands of domestic and foreign travelers to the White City, and providing an opportunity to explore its major attractions. Arequipa is the second most populated city in Peru. It is considered as one of the most beautiful areas in the country, due […]
The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, located in Peru’s northern Lambayeque region, aims at showcasing one of the Americas’ major archaeological discoveries: the remains of Lord of Sipan. According to Museum Director and Lord of Sipan discoverer Walter Alva, the funerary context was the first intact discovery of an ancient Peruvian ruler. It included ornaments […]
The Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco ranks third in the Top 10 Experiences in South America, according to 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Experiences. “Great tour and breathtaking views in Machu Picchu,” one of the travelers’ reviews reads. According to TripAdvisor, tourists can travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train in just […]
The Inti Raymi is one of the most anticipated celebrations for the people of Cusco and tourists who come every year to the city to enjoy the staging of the sun party, which takes place on June 24th. Its creator was the Inca Pachacutec and was held in the Main Square (formerly Huacaypata) of the […]
The Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca is one of the most popular attractions in Cusco due to the variety of tones that cover it, but how did that happen? According to a report from the Cultural Landscape Office of the Decentralized Department of Culture, its appearance is due to “a complex geological history of marine, lacustrine […]
Arequipa’s regional government will submit a nomination for Toro Muerto Petroglyphs archaeological complex to be included in UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The preparation of the technical file began last April and is 30% complete. Documentation is expected to be ready by the end of the year. According to Franz Grupp, head of State-run […]
South Andean Cusco City gets ready to host the 10th edition of the World Potato Congress scheduled for May 27-31, 2018. It will be the first time a Latin American country hosts this important event. Thus, Peru will have the opportunity to reaffirm its agricultural potential, as well as highlight the wide diversity of its […]
More than 400,000 tourists in the United States contemplated the impressive Lord of Sipan ornaments, which along with other masterpieces, were exhibited in a major pre-Hispanic art show called “Golden Kingdoms: Luxury and Legacy in the Ancient Americas.” Held at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, the exhibition was co-organized by the J. Paul […]
New human burials have been uncovered in the lower part of Huaca El Rosal at Maranga Archaeological Complex, as part of the excavations carried out at Lima-based Parque de las Leyendas Zoo. According to Archaeology Department head Lucenida Carrion, these burials reinforce the suspicion that the site used to be a 1300-year-old cemetery that dates […]
