Tourism
Look through the Inca Trail in one day?
It is certainly one of the toughest challenges for any athlete, this time the Peruvian Association of Adventure Tourism, Ecotourism and Specialized Tourism (Aptae) feature support its associated Peak South America gives the blind athlete Dan Berlin, who is willing to make this route (trail), the... Leer más...
Festival of the Virgin Asunta was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation
Undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements for our region, our feast of the Virgin assumed held every August 15 was declared as Cultural Heritage of the Nation.
On 10 March this year the Decentralized Management Cusco request the declaration of the festival in question and Cultural Heritage, and... Leer más...
Free entrance to Machu Picchu for the disabled and students
The entrance to Machu Picchu is programmed for these cases every first Sunday of each month, plus those with special skills, teachers and seniors have these privileges, reported the Cultural Center of Aguas Calientes.
This action was given by Law 30260, which provides free access every first... Leer más...
Two new tourist circuits will be released this August in Cusco
From this August two new tours, which will be completely free for the Incas were launched, this according to information provided by the Department of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (Dircetur).
The first circuit will be the Andean Baroque Route, which has to appreciate the baroque art... Leer más...
Machu Picchu is the place that represents the Peruvian
The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu located in the Cusco region, was chosen as the place that represents the Peruvians with 85%.
The survey was conducted by Ipsos, besides Machu Picchu there were other places they consider representing the country: 33% Nazca Lines, 26% Lake Titicaca, 25% of the Amazon... Leer más...
Pose increasing amount of quotas for the Inca Trail
Because the amount of daily quotas for the Inca Trail is not supplied, it is proposed to perform various studies in order to know what the exact amount of tourists who can move about and reach one of the wonders of the world ( Machu Picchu).
At present there are 500 seats that are available (daily... Leer más...
Despite the obstacles, finally they met Machu Picchu
Tucuman were 22 and 8 salteños who were trapped for the past week, were considered "Tourists stranded in Potosi". The tourists who were passing through the area were trapped by a Bolivian town of miners who were demanding improvements to Evo Morales.
Finally after a few days it was possible to... Leer más...
July 24 rediscovery of Machu Picchu
The masterpiece that can be seen in the Inca citadel (Machu Picchu) impresses more than one, as it was lifted by huge stones and beautiful finishes, it was rediscovered one July 24, 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham.
Hiram Bingham came to the area thanks to the information provided by the... Leer más...
Two Ways enabled Incas to Machu Picchu
The Head of the Cultural Department of Decentralized Cusco, Ricardo Ruiz Caro said the route is used today has nothing to Inca trail and to this we have the possibility of two Inca trails, called sources and Incaraccay in the shortest possible time.
In statements to Andina news agency, Caro Ruiz... Leer más...
Claudio Pizarro is on holiday in the imperial city of Cusco
Claudio Pizarro, known as the "Bomber of the Andes" is vacationing in the imperial city of Cusco with his family.
14 national team he was seen leaving a luxury hotel (Palacio del Inka) located in the Cercado de Cusco.
So far it does not rule out the Bomber visit Wonder located in the region of... Leer más...