Closure of the Inca Trail to Machupicchu extended until March 31
The closure of the Inca Trail Network of Machupicchu Historic Sanctuary, in Cusco region, has been extended until Monday, March 31, for visitor access due to...
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INBOUND PERU promotes the country between travel agents United States
For second year on the road, INBOUND PERU is promoting Peru as destination among US Travel Agencies, being present in the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide...
PromPeru invites to enjoy carnival season, extended until April
The PromPeru and the “Y Tú Qué Planes” platform are inviting domestic and foreign tourists to take part in one of the South American country’s most iconic...
The secret of Chancay mummies and their eternal tattoos that astonish scientists
At the beginning of 2025, an archaeological discovery left the international scientific community astounded. A study published in mid-January in the prestigious journal Proceedings of...
Foreign tourist arrivals up 29% by end-2024
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) indicated that the arrival of foreign tourists, or inbound tourism, grew 29% by the end of 2024 compared to...
Peru named Inclusive Destination at International Tourism Fair
Peru has been recognized as Inclusive International Destination at the 2025 International Tourism Fair (FITUR), held from January 22 to 26 in Madrid, Spain. The announcement...
Paddington Bear is the new sensation in Machupicchu Town
Since last Thursday, the town of Machupicchu has been showcasing an endearing ‘character’ who is already becoming a sensation among the local population, as well as national...
Machupicchu commemorated 44th anniversary as protected area
The Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu observed its 44th anniversary on January 8 as a State-protected natural area, reaffirming its commitment to conserving the extraordinary and unique biodiversity...
Cusco in Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations
Cusco is the #13 Best of the Best Destinations in this year Travelers’ Choice Awards. Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco’s stone...
Peru’s protected natural areas welcomed over 2.4 million visitors in 2024
More than 2.4 million people visited our country’s Protected Natural Areas (PNAs) in 2024, according to the National Service for Natural Areas Protected by the State...