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Join us for a monthly intense virtual discovery of Peru.
Metropolitan Touring's June – July SPOTLIGHT focuses on Peru’s many attractions for tourists –great airports, wonderful gastronomy, luxury hotels in remote locations and timeless festivals to the Sun God: cross-cultural connections that are the Holy Grail of travel.

News update Lima Airport: the Best in South America The Jorge Chavez International Airport of Lima was chosen as the Best Airport in South America in 2009, as per a study of the British consultant Skytrax Research, specialized in airport matters. [+] The Inti Raymi festival in Peru honors the sun Inti Raymi, one of the largest festivals in the Americas, celebrates Inca traditions in honor of Inti – the Inca Sun God. The Inca celebrations take place during the winter solstice, in a rite to make the sun god return. [+] Inkaterra’s hotels in Tambopata - Madre de Dios Jose Koechlin, Inkaterra’s CEO, revealed that a new hotel focused exclusively on the bird watching segment will open next month, very close to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Tambopata Lodge. “This is a new product for a very specific segment”, said Mr. Koechlin. [+] Gastronomy attracts 42% of the tourists to Peru As per information received from the Vice-president of the Gastronomy Sub-committee of Lima’s Chamber of Commerce, 42% of the tourists that arrive to Peru come motivated by its gastronomy, considered among the best in the world. [+] Tips for Responsible Travel One of the best things about traveling is making connections with people from different cultures, in an authentic and mutually enjoyable way. [+]