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Cuisine  / National Park  / Peru
5 reasons Peru is considered the richest country in the world
Posted On January 25, 2019

The Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism, through Promperú, launched a new advertising campaign of international importance: “Peru, the richest country in the world.” People all over the world shared …

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Cusco  / Festivities  / PROMPERÚ  / Travel
The festival of San Sebastian in Cusco in 8 colorful pictures
January 24, 2019

The city of Cusco isn’t just characterized by its impressive legacy of architecture and archaeology. Thousands of tourists visit this majestic city year after year admire temples, strongholds, palaces, churches, …


Cusco  / Glaciers  / Mountains
5 glaciers of Cusco that will overwhelm your senses
January 19, 2019

According to the Andean culture’s worldview, the mountains are gigantic, living deities which protect their territories and live in communion with all other beings: people, animals, clouds, water, etc. The …


Cusco  / Environment  / Literature  / Sky Camp
TravelBlog: My crazy encounter with the mountains of Cusco (Part 2)
January 19, 2019

The food is delicious. We’re all in a warm, cozy dining hall made of wood. It’s incredible how Alex’s good mood never falls. In fact, they called me out for …


Aguas Calientes  / Cusco  / Machu Picchu  / News  / Peru Rail
Tourists will enter Machu Picchu according to a schedule
December 31, 2018

Now, to enjoy this archeological wonder, you’ll be assigned a time slot which must be strictly followed Beginning January 1, 2019, all tourists who visit Machu Picchu will have to follow …


Awards  / Best  / Gastronomy  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
Peru among the best tourism destinations in the world: Culture, gastronomy and Machu Picchu
December 14, 2018

For the seventh consecutive year, Peru is chosen as the best gastronomic destination in the world. The World Travel Awards were created in 1993 to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence …


Literature  / Story  / Travel
TravelBlog: My crazy encounter with the mountains of Cusco (Part 1)
December 6, 2018

I never knew what it was that pursued me, this dark feeling that wouldn’t leave me in peace. My job in a lawyers’ office had become routine. Wake up, go …


Bird  / bird-watching  / photographers  / PROMPERÚ
China: They choose Peru as the best destination in the world for bird-watching
December 1, 2018

bird watching A good word to describe Peru is “diverse.” It’s not just a country with incredible cultural diversity but is also characterized by its natural diversity. Since Peru has almost …


Environment  / Lucre
Salkantay Foundation and the District Municipality of Lucre come together for a cleaning campaign of the Lucre-Huacarpay swamp
November 27, 2018

Swamps are beautiful places which contain shallow waters either constantly or only temporarily, due of flooding. Many species of animals and plants live there. Besides that, they’re temporary homes for …


Huayna Picchu  / Machu Picchu  / Mountains  / Wayna Picchu
And now which should I climb: Machu Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu?
November 21, 2018

Really, the attractions Cusco offers are unending. Although Machu Picchu is known globally for the beauty of its ancient architecture, it also offers a lot of fun for lovers of …


Music  / Sky Camp  / Songs
5 songs to star-gaze with from your bed in Sky Camp
November 12, 2018

Are you a lover of the stars? Do you imagine watching the night sky from the comfort of your own bed? In front of 2 colossal, snowy mountains, you’ll find …


Aguas Calientes  / Environment  / Machu Picchu  / News  / Peru  / SERNANP
Starting in December, bringing plastic to Machu Picchu will be prohibited
November 8, 2018

The Peruvian government approves a law to reduce plastic usage in various protected areas and government-run facilities No more plastic We all know that plastic is one of the most environmentally harmful …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
Peruvian authorities seek recognition of the Inca Trail as a sustainable tourist destination
November 7, 2018

This international recognition would not only benefit the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu but also put the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in a position to be a first-class international …


Awards  / Music
DIRCETUR and Regional Government of Cusco recognizes Salkantay Trekking for its social service
October 30, 2018

Regional Government of Cusco recognizes the general manager of Salkantay Trekking for his important works of social service In a special ceremony, the Regional Government of Cusco, through DIRCETUR, closed out …


Chicherías  / Cusco  / Music
Mama Trini is living culture, chicha, music and a lot of love
October 19, 2018

About chicherías Chicherías are traditional spaces where people get together in the afternoon to drink the famous chicha: a fermented drink made from corn. Nutrition and drunkenness, an excellent combination which …


Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / News
Inca Trail: Specialists from 6 countries meet in Cusco to confront possible natural disasters
October 16, 2018

International technical teams search for answers to probable natural disasters that could affect this UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you’ve been to Cusco, you’ve surely heard of the Inca Trail through …


Cusco  / Peru
Peru is a preferred destination of Australian adventure tourists
October 15, 2018

According to a study done by an international travel agency, Peru is the 2nd most highly preferred adventure destination by Austrian tourists, after Vietnam. 2018 was a record year for Australian …


Cusco  / Inca Rail
More than 100,000 French tourists will have visited Peru by the end of 2018
October 15, 2018

According to the Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism in Peru, this achievement is thanks to a series of specialized promotion campaigns in this Gallic country. Peru will set a new …


Music
5 Cusquenian songs (on Spotify) to take your soul on a journey
October 9, 2018

Cusco is visited annually by more than 3 million tourists drawn to the beauty of its archeological sites. The architectural richness of the capital of Tawantinsuyu is just one example …


Trek
World Tourism Day: 5 activities you can’t miss
September 27, 2018

There’s no doubt that the sustainer of the city of Cusco is tourism. It’s indescribable beauty —along with efforts of the state and private institutions— attracts more than 3 million …


Cusco  / Festivities  / Sacsayhuaman  / Warachikuy
Warachikuy: An initiation ceremony
September 18, 2018

Tests of skill, bravery and dexterity were conducted in annual ceremonies or rituals of civil identity in the times of the Incan Empire. These were the formal steps of a …


Cusco  / Festivities
Festivity to the Virgin Nativity
September 12, 2018

On September 7th, 8th and 9th the Nativity Virgin (Virgen de Natividad) is celebrated in Cusco in the traditional neighbourhood of Almudena. The sculpture of Mamita Nati was made by Juan …


Ceremony  / Inti Raymi  / Pachamanca
Haywarikuy – Ceremony of Offering to the Pachamama was made with the participation of Inti Raymi actors
August 28, 2018

Developed by the EMUFEC and artists and craftsmen of San Blas. With a choreographic list composed of more than 60 artists and the special participation of the Inka of the Tawantinsuyo …


Ceremonies  / Cusco  / Offerings  / Rituals
PACHAMAMA – Ceremonies, Offerings, and rituals
August 4, 2018

Ceremony Every August 1st the Andean culture worships Mother Earth or “Pachamama” by following the indigenous traditions of the native peoples. Pachamama is a creative and protective deity that shelters …


Best  / Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Peru  / Travel
About Cusco – Discover everything
March 12, 2018

Cusco is one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru, and in Latin America. It offers its visitors, in both a unique and spectacular way, a rich historical and …


Peru  / Travel
Where to visit in Peru
March 12, 2018

The world has choses its new Seven Wonders, and many countries choose their own (natural or not). Undoubtedly, the whole planet has beautiful things to offer and we would need …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu
Alternative treks to the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu
March 10, 2018

Since 2005, the Peruvian government has put a maximum of 500 tourists per day whom are allowed to begin the Inca Trail, to reach the no less famous Machu Picchu. …


Aguas Calientes  / Cusco  / Machu Picchu  / Peru Rail
The Fastest Route To Machu Picchu
January 15, 2018

Ways to acces The fastest and most recommended way to get to the town of Machu Picchu (or Aguas Calientes) is by train from the stations of Poroy and Ollantaytambo. If …