Ollantaytambo, Raqchi, and Lamas are models of tourism sustainability
The towns of Ollantaytambo and Raqchi (Cusco region), as well as Lamas (San Martin region), have been recognized as Best Tourism Villages by the World Tourism...
Category : Destinations
U.S. Men’s Journal magazine highlights beauty of Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
Palcoyo is another rainbow mountain, aside from Winikunka (Quechua for ‘Seven-color Mountain’), which is part of Cusco’s heritage and attracts more and more tourists in search of...
Visitor capacity at Machupicchu to remain at 4,044 people per day until June 2023
The number of visitors to the llaqta (citadel) of Machupicchu will remain at 4,044 people per day until June 30, 2023, in order to contribute...
Cusco confirms temporary closure of Choquequirao site due to possible rain
Before the start of the rainy season and the occurrence of possible landslides, which may cause accidents that could lead to emergencies involving national and...
Artisan neighborhood of Moche elite discovered in Chicama Valley
An urban center of artisans specializing in ceramics and goldsmithing at the service of the Mochica elite —located in the Licapa II archaeological site in...
Machupicchu: Cave art found on Inca Trail crossing Archaeological Park
Archaeologists from the Decentralized Culture Directorate in Cusco (DDC Cusco) have discovered samples of cave art in a sector of the Qhapaq Ñan or Great Inca Trail...
Funerary complexes, objects discovered in Vichama
At Vichama Archaeological Complex work has resumed. As a result, funerary complexes and various objects have been found. Similarly, a structure was located that might...
Machupiccu marks 15 years since election as new world wonder
Peru, and more specifically, Cusco commemorated on July 7, the 15th anniversary of the day the Inca citadel of Machupiccu was named one of the New...
Kuelap cable cars resume operations to archaeological fortress
Last Tuesday, the cable car service resumed operations at Kuelap archaeological monument in Amazonas region, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has confirmed. Mincetur head...
Cusco celebrates jubilee with joy and enthusiasm
As a responsibility not only to the city but also to Peru, as well as to national and foreign tourists, Cusco celebrates its jubilee with...