Legends of the Andes: Ekeko, the Bringer of Abundance
The Ekeko is an important figure for communities across the Andes, and has a special significance for Ayamara indigenous communities along the shores of Lake...
UNESCO Blue Shield placed at three historical monuments in Cusco
The Municipal Palace of Cusco, the House of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, and the Municipal Theater have been granted the UNESCO Blue Shield, an international...
Peru showcases cultural, natural, and tourist wealth to the world for Bicentennial
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the “Peruvian Bicentennial Week in the World” —an unprecedented campaign to disseminate original digital content, subtitled in English— which is...
Machupicchu celebrates 110 years since its leap to fame
Machupicchu —Peru’s main tourist attraction and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World— celebrates this Saturday 110 years since it was made known to the...
Aqua Nera on its inaugural voyage in the Peruvian Amazon
Aqua Expeditions announced their newly launched 20-suite luxury river vessel, the Aqua Nera, successfully embarked on its highly anticipated maiden voyage in the remote Peruvian...
Debunking 3 myths about Machupicchu
Peru and —more specifically— Cusco Machupicchu is one of the most visited places in the world. Here is the truth behind 3 longstanding myths surrounding...
Machupicchu marks 14 years since election as New World Wonder
Peru and —more specifically— Cusco celebrated on July 7 the 14th anniversary of the day the Inca citadel of Machupicchu was named one of the New...
Peru’s ‘Ceviche’ among most popular Latin American dishes in the world
Peruvians pay tribute to their country’s flagship dish, Ceviche, as part of the National Ceviche Day, and the prestigious gastronomic guide Taste Atlas has included...
Puno-Lake Titicaca receives Safe Travels Stamp, becomes safe for tourists
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has handed over the Safe Travels Stamp —bestowed by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)— to the Puno-Lake Titicaca...
Manu, Tambopata receive Safe Travels Stamp, become safe destinations for tourists
The National Park of Manu and the National Tambopata Reserve, protected natural areas located in Madre de Dios region, have received the Safe Travels Stamp —bestowed by...