Turkish Airlines confirms entry into Peru in 1H 2025
Turkish Airlines confirmed its entry into Peru for the first half of 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has announced. Mincetur is participating in “Routes...
MTC and LAP ratify start date for new Jorge Chavez Airport operations
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC), through its General Directorate of Transportation Programs and Projects, and Lima Airport Partners (LAP) on January 31 signed a record of...
Peru’s Virgin of Candelaria: Learn about the Octave, its significance, and key events
One of the most significant highlights in the festival honoring the Virgin of Candelaria is the Octave, a celebration that includes religious rites dedicated to venerating the...
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...
Great expectations among national and foreign tourists for Cajamarca Carnival
The Cajamarca Carnival is a great opportunity to boost tourism in the northern-Andean region, said Deputy Tourism Minister Madeleine Burns, who added that it is also...
Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno projects to attract over 380,000 tourists
The Virgin of Candelaria Festival in 2025 is expected to welcome over 384,000 visitors, including both domestic and international tourists, according to projections by the Regional Directorate of...
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...