The huge twenty-angled stone —located on the façade of an Incan wall at Qollmay archaeological site in Cusco‘s Chinchapucyo district (Anta province)— has amazed locals and occasional tourists. Qollmay —situated about three hours away from Cusco city by road— was crowded by authorities and hundreds of residents on October 6, when the first representation of […]
The works to build alternative access routes to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu —Peru’s most famous destination— are to be started in 2020 and will contribute to the development of new tourist attractions. One of the routes to be implemented is the Amazon access, which will integrate the Intihuatana community with all sectors in […]
The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum —located in Peru’s northern Lambayeque region and deemed one of the top 10 museums on earth— received 185,415 visitors, thus remaining one of the most popular exhibition spaces in the Inca country. Of that total, 175,155 were domestic visitors (94%) who arrived from Lima, Cusco, La Libertad, Arequipa, Cajamarca, […]
On its 39th anniversary, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu —located in Peru’s southern Cusco region— continues drawing the attention of world tourism, which turned it into one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. As is known, Forbes —the prestigious international business and finance magazine— included it in a select list […]
Unveiled to the world by global warming ice-melting, the unique and amazing Winikunka (Quechua for ‘Seven-color Mountain’) proves to be an increasingly popular destination in southern Cusco region. Winikunka is an innovative option for those seeking natural tourist attractions. This colorful mountain rises at over 5,000 m.a.s.l. and is accessible from a hiking trail that passes through […]
Peru’s southern and High-Andean city of Puno recently —on November 4— celebrated its 351st Spanish foundation anniversary, and here is a list of must-sees for those visiting the place. Lake Titicaca National Reserve The place is a protected natural area containing natural resources part of Lake Titicaca’s ecosystem. It is home to 109 species of […]
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu —located in Peru’s southern Cusco region— continues drawing the attention of world tourism, which turned it into one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. This time, Forbes —the prestigious international business and finance magazine— includes it in a select list of The 20 Best Places To Visit In 2020. Crafted […]
History, nature, cultural traditions, adventure, and other factors make Peru the ideal place for travelers who can never get enough of its astounding natural attractions and the hospitality of its warm people. The Inca country’s unique geography includes beautiful beaches, deserts, lakes, forests, snow-capped mountains, and tropical rainforest. All this —in addition to its cultural […]
Lima-based Maido —Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant— has taken the top spot in the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the third year running. Central, also from Peru, was ranked the second best restaurant in Latin America. The third place went to Mexico’s Pujol. The Inca nation’s cuisine dominated the list with 11 restaurants. Other Peruvian eateries include Oso […]
Peru has been included in the Top 20 Countries in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 by prestigious U.S. magazine Conde Nast Traveler, Peru’s Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) reported Monday. “These awards motivate us to continue working for the development and professionalization of the tourism sector, providing high-quality, formal, and safe services for over 4.4 million […]
