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Join us for a monthly intense virtual discovery of Peru. Metropolitan Touring's August-September SPOTLIGHT features that "Other Peru" -aside of Machu Picchu- with magnificent beaches like Mancora, staying at exquisite boutique hotels, and exploring the Amazon Rainforest.

News Update DCO Suites, Lounge & Spa: the first beach boutique hotel in Peru Located in Mancora Beach, in northern Peru and boasting a matchless sunny weather throughout the year, DCO is positioned as the first beach boutique hotel in the country. DCO provides a private and exclusive environment, with just 7 suites (6 junior suites and 1 master suite) all overlooking the ocean. [+] New York Times promotes "The Other Peru" Whilst almost half of the total of travelers who visit Peru do so in order to see Machu Picchu, the New York Times does in fact recognize the beauty of this cultural icon but also invites tourists to visit the coastal desert and the tropical Amazon, which provide the country with unique ingredients that are part of the immense diversity that Peru offers the world. [+] Jorge Chavez Airport is the 2nd best in South America The Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez located in Lima, Peru has been chosen as the second best airport in South America in 2008 according to the World Airport Awards given by Skytrax Research, the leading research advisors to the world airline and air transport industry. Each year Skytrax Research conducts an online survey to more than 8 million passengers and users of different nationalities in order to choose the winners. [+] Travel Tip: Avoid Jet lag Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure the longer your trip the more chance you stand of being caught by jet lag and that is something that we really would prefer to avoid. Here are a few ideas of things you can do yourself, that should help to ease the strain. First, avoid alcohol in flight. [+] Previous news : First anniversary of Machu Picchu as one of World’s new 7 wonders Peruvian Independence Day The Amazon River is longer than the Nile The Lord of Sipan Movie Travel Tip: Pack Light Inti Raymi Festivity honors the Sun: The Main Inca God