First anniversary of Machu Picchu as one of World’s new 7 wonders
Exactly one year ago, Peruvians and fans around the world joyfully celebrated the declaration of Machu Picchu, a Peruvian cultural icon, as a New World Wonder. This past year, interest in this Historic Sanctuary and Archeological site has grown all around the globe and even though there have been speculations that large crowds can be a threat to the site, UNESCO has cleared the picture by not including Machu Picchu on its list of World Heritages at Risk.
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Peruvian Independence Day
July 28th, 2008 commemorates the independence of Peru from Spanish ruling, accomplished by General José de San Martín who, 187 years ago, established a new nation: The Republic of Peru. The dawn of Peru’s Independence Day is traditionally greeted with the shooting of 21 cannons, as a prelude to the ceremony of raising the flag.
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The Amazon River is longer than the Nile
The Amazon River has traditionally been considered the second longest in the world, after the Nile; yet, until today, a general consensus on what the acceptable measurement points should be has never existed. According to recent research done by specialists at the National Institute of Space Research (INPE - Brazil), the Amazon River has 4,344.66 miles in length, while the Nile is 4,257.73 miles long.
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The Lord of Sipan Movie
National Geographic purchased the rights to broadcast the film "The Lord of Sipan," in South America, a motion picture by Spanish producer Jose Manuel Novoa, who wrote the screenplay along with Walter Alva, the famous Peruvian archaeologist who discovered the tomb in 1987 in northern Peru. The film will reveal, for the first time ever, research and new findings in the area where this Pre Inca governor, called the Tutankhamen of America, was buried 1,700 years ago.
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Travel Tip: Pack Light
Nowadays, traveling light is not just an option, but practically an obligation imposed by airlines on travelers worldwide. The benefits? First, supporting the environment and combating global warming as the smaller the load, the less fuel the plane uses and the less greenhouse gas it emits. Second, is comfort, as less baggage means fewer packages to handle both at airports and once you land. Third, save money by not paying for an extra suitcase and save it for an additional special tour at your destination point.
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Inti Raymi Festivity honors the Sun: The Main Inca God
Since the time of the Inca Empire Cusco is represented at its best in commemoration of the Inti Raymi, a festivity that offered sacrifices to the Sun God, the direct ancestor of the Inca nobility, as a symbol of gratitude for the year’s harvest and prayers so that the following agricultural year is productive.
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Machu Picchu Eco Reserve candidate for World Wonder of Nature
Machu Picchu Ecological Reserve has become one of Peru's favorite candidates to become a New World Wonder of Nature. The Machu Picchu Ecological Reserve ranked 285 when it was registered last March and it has now jumped over 250 positions.
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Indiana Adventures in Peru
Imagine following in the footsteps of one of the biggest movie heroes in history: explore mysterious ruins, an exotic jungle and an enchanted mountain site … all that is now possible. Currently in the world movie list, which refers to Cuzco, Nazca and the Peruvian Amazon in the mythology El Dorado.
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San Pedro’s Market: Experience a unique side of Cusco
The San Pedro Market in Cusco is a multicolored Pandora’s Box where anything can be found and many things can happen. Chocolate, bread, cheese, meat and fruit are just some of the many edible items this market offers. When visiting this marketplace travelers have the opportunity to see a different side of Cusco and live this Andean market experience.
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In 2007, over 300 thousand tourists visited the museums in Lambayeque, Peru
The five museums in the northern region of Lambayeque, Peru received a total 306,471 visits from both domestic and foreign tourists; a 20% increase from 2006. The most visited Museum was the Royal Tombs Museum of Sipan totaling 160,972 visitors, followed by the Brüning Museum.
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Discover the Miracle of Arequipa´s main tradition…Virgen de Chapi Festivity
Each year on May 1st thousands of pilgrims from the beautiful southern city of Arequipa cross the desert to pay their respects at the shrine of the "Virgin of Chapi", which receives homage from the devout throughout the day and under the light of fireworks in the evening sky. The image, representing purification, was being carried by a priest in 1790, but it allegedly grew so heavy that it became impossible to go any further.
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New travel activities for new sensations in Puno: Tikonata & Llachon
Lake Titicaca contains numerous islands whose inhabitants continue living and following the traditions inherited from their ancestors. We invite you to experience new ways to discover all its richness with authentic alternatives.
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Inca roads to reopen after maintenance works
The Inca Roads to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu (Cusco) reopened March 1st, after maintenance works that were carried out in February. In compliance with the norms of the Inca Roads System, maintenance works such as roadside vegetation control, pothole patching, road grading operations, road lighting, sign cleaning, reforestation, garbage collection and drainage cleaning were carried out.
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In 2007, over 300 thousand travelers visited the museums in Lambayeque, Peru
A total number of 306,471 domestic and foreign tourists visited the five museums located in the northern region of Lambayeque, Peru during 2007, registering a 20 percent increase in comparison with the same period of 2006.
Celso Sialer Távara, an executive director of Lambayeque, stated 271,999 tourists visited the museums in Lambayeque in 2006.
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An Authentic Mystical Approach to Easter at the Festival in Ayacucho
These festivities are marked by a series of intriguing Indian rituals and displays of local arts and crafts including Indian handicrafts, textiles and gastronomy. Try "chicha", a traditional maize drink or "aguardiente de cana", distilled sugar cane juice, known otherwise as firewater. Sample a taste of some of the delicious soups and cheeses or even give a try at the infamous dangerously hot chilies... The experience is truly unforgettable.
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The Peruvian Fire Temple Unearthed After 4,000 Years
Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed what may be the oldest temple in the Americas, built about 4,000 years ago by the relatively sophisticated Caral culture. Peru's leading archaeologist, Dr Walter Alva, 56, said the temple was apparently constructed by an "advanced civilization" because it was built with mud bricks made from sediment found in local rivers, instead of rocks.
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The Trekking Route Salcantay –Machu Picchu considered among the top 25 in the World
This amazing trek runs beneath the sacred Salkantay Mountain (6.271m/20569ft), one of the highest and most stunning in the Peruvian Andes, passing through Quechua communities and lesser-known Inca ruins, to finally join the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
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Kuelap rivals Machu Picchu in scale and grandeur
While most people know about the Incas and Machu Picchu, relatively few have heard of the Chachapoya civilization or visited their domains, a swath of Amazon headlands and breathtaking cloud forest on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Kuelap, an impressive pre-Inca fortress, located in Peru’s northern Amazonas Department, is slowly uncovering its secrets and showing its majesty –rivaling Machu Picchu in scale and grandeur.
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Sixteen Peruvian Natural Wonders nominated for the Natural Wonders of the World Contest
Sixteen from a total of 51 nominated Natural Wonders in South America are located in Peru. From oasis to endemic micro climates, and from high snow peaks to the deepest canyons, Peru is a natural treasure to be discovered. After man-made Machu Picchu was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, now the variety of Peru’s natural richness is being recognized worldwide. South & Central America are the regions with more nominations around the world and Peru is the country with more nominations, selected by experts on nature and environmental commitment.
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Top Ten Train Trips of the World
The Hiram Bingham luxury train service, that takes guests on a full day from Cusco to Machu Picchu, has been considered by the American broadcaster NBC on their list of the most terrific train trips around the globe. This train service shares this recognition with other splendorous train experiences like the Bergen Line in Norway, the Blue Train in South Africa and the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express.
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Peruvian Cultural Heritage Comes in a Pot
Peruvian Gastronomy has just been upgraded from a boom to a UNESCO National Intangible Heritage during last month’s UNESCO’s Convention for the Wellbeing of the Intangible Patrimony of UNESCO, based in the contribution to the world made by native Peruvian foods such as potato, quinoa, yam and yucca.
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The Fiesta of the Virgin of the Candelaria
The city of Puno, at 3808 meters above sea level (12,493 feet), on the shores of Lake Titicaca, becomes the folklore Capital of the Americas the first two weeks of February. This is one of the most important festivities of Perú, with the participation of over 50 thousand persons, Quechuas, Aymaras and mestizos, with native dances, ancient costumes and traditional musical instruments. This Fiesta honors the Catholic Virgin of the Candelaria, patron Saint of the city of Puno, a cult brought by the Spanish which was assimilated to the local principle of the Pacha Mama or Mother Earth; it is a magnificent expression of the religious syncretism and cultural manifestations of the Andean Altiplano of Peru.
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Festival of Marinera Norteña: traditional Peruvian Dance Culture
Since the 1960s, the most important competition of Peruvian dances is the National Competition of the Marinera held in the northern city of Trujillo during the National Festival of the Marinera that takes place every year; for 2008 the final stages are scheduled for January 26 & 27.
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