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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism | 30 June, 2009 [ 12:07 ]
Peru chosen as "Best Exploration Route"
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru was voted as “Best Exploration Route” during Hong Kong's International Travel Expo (ITE) that was held between June 11th and 14th.
The contest, called “New Travel Routes 2009,” was intended to choose the most romantic, charming, adorable, adventurous and mysterious routes, among other categories.
The event gathered more than 600 particpants from 50 countries of Africa, America, Europe, Asia and Middle East.
According to official reports, the event was visited by 75,640 people, and estimations indicate that over 11,000 visitors were tourism professionals, travel agencies, transport companies, hotels and journalists.
Peru's Tourism and Export Promotion Board (PromPeru) attended this fair in order to promote Peruvian attractions among Asian consumers.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru was voted as “Best Exploration Route” during Hong Kong's International Travel Expo (ITE) that was held between June 11th and 14th. The contest, called “New Travel Routes 2009,” was intended to choose the most romantic, charming, adorable, adventurous and mysterious routes, among other categories.
The event gathered more than 600 particpants from 50 countries of Africa, America, Europe, Asia and Middle East.
According to official reports, the event was visited by 75,640 people, and estimations indicate that over 11,000 visitors were tourism professionals, travel agencies, transport companies, hotels and journalists.
Peru's Tourism and Export Promotion Board (PromPeru) attended this fair in order to promote Peruvian attractions among Asian consumers.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Travel and Tourism | 29 June, 2009 [ 18:59 ]
Andina
Peru's Sacred City of Caral-Supe, the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas, was inscribed on Unesco’s World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee, chaired by María Jesús San Segundo, the Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Spain to Unesco.
The 5000-year-old 626-hectare archaeological site of The Sacred City of Caral-Supe is situated on a dry desert terrace overlooking the green valley of the Supe river.
It dates back to the Late Archaic Period of the Central Andes and is the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas. Exceptionally well-preserved, the site is impressive in terms of its design and the complexity of its architectural, especially its monumental stone and earthen platform mounts and sunken circular courts.
One of 18 urban settlements situated in the same area, Caral features complex and monumental architecture, including six large pyramidal structures. A quipu (the knot system used in Andean civilizations to record information) found on the site testifies to the development and complexity of Caral society.
The city’s plan and some of its components, including pyramidal structures and residence of the elite, show clear evidence of ceremonial functions, signifying a powerful religious ideology.
The Committee also added the historic centre of the town of Levoca to the Slovak World Heritage site of Spišský Hrad inscribed on the List in 1993. The extended site is to be known as Levoca, Spišský and the Associated Cultural Monument.
The extended site in Slovakia now features the addition of the historic town-centre of Levoca founded in the 13th and 14th centuries within fortifications.
Most of the site has been preserved and it includes the 14th century church of St James with its ten alters of the 15th and 16th centuries, a remarkable collection of polychrome works in the Late Gothic style, including an 18.6 metre high alterpiece by completed around 1510 by Master Paul.
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Peru's Caral-Supe ancient city added to Unesco’s World Heritage List
Andina
Peru's Sacred City of Caral-Supe, the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas, was inscribed on Unesco’s World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee, chaired by María Jesús San Segundo, the Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Spain to Unesco.The 5000-year-old 626-hectare archaeological site of The Sacred City of Caral-Supe is situated on a dry desert terrace overlooking the green valley of the Supe river.
It dates back to the Late Archaic Period of the Central Andes and is the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas. Exceptionally well-preserved, the site is impressive in terms of its design and the complexity of its architectural, especially its monumental stone and earthen platform mounts and sunken circular courts.
One of 18 urban settlements situated in the same area, Caral features complex and monumental architecture, including six large pyramidal structures. A quipu (the knot system used in Andean civilizations to record information) found on the site testifies to the development and complexity of Caral society.
The city’s plan and some of its components, including pyramidal structures and residence of the elite, show clear evidence of ceremonial functions, signifying a powerful religious ideology.
The Committee also added the historic centre of the town of Levoca to the Slovak World Heritage site of Spišský Hrad inscribed on the List in 1993. The extended site is to be known as Levoca, Spišský and the Associated Cultural Monument.
The extended site in Slovakia now features the addition of the historic town-centre of Levoca founded in the 13th and 14th centuries within fortifications.
Most of the site has been preserved and it includes the 14th century church of St James with its ten alters of the 15th and 16th centuries, a remarkable collection of polychrome works in the Late Gothic style, including an 18.6 metre high alterpiece by completed around 1510 by Master Paul.
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Travel and Tourism | 26 June, 2009 [ 18:27 ]
Machu Picchu to celebrate 2nd year as world wonder
Andina
With a tribute to the earth or Pachamama and an Inca-related theater play, Cusco authorities and people will celebrate the second anniversary of Machu Picchu election as one of the New Seven World Wonders.
On July 7th, visiting authorities will receive decorations and will participate in ancient rituals such as the tribute to the Pachamama (earth in Quechua language) and a civic parade of all public and private organizations.
The main day's ceremony will also include a theater play performed by over 40 local artists.
In July 2007 Machu Picchu was chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the world in a contest organized by the New 7 Wonders Foundation.
The artistic and cultural activities will take place between July 1st and 7th. Admission is free.
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With a tribute to the earth or Pachamama and an Inca-related theater play, Cusco authorities and people will celebrate the second anniversary of Machu Picchu election as one of the New Seven World Wonders. On July 7th, visiting authorities will receive decorations and will participate in ancient rituals such as the tribute to the Pachamama (earth in Quechua language) and a civic parade of all public and private organizations.
The main day's ceremony will also include a theater play performed by over 40 local artists.
In July 2007 Machu Picchu was chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the world in a contest organized by the New 7 Wonders Foundation.
The artistic and cultural activities will take place between July 1st and 7th. Admission is free.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Travel and Tourism | 23 June, 2009 [ 12:25 ]
Peru: Train services to and from Machu Picchu to be suspended tomorrow
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru Rail has issued a statement informing that its Cusco-MachuPicchu services scheduled for Wednesday will be suspended, due to the strike that Cusco will observe.
Peru Rail also says that the tickets will be rescheduling will be arranged --whenever possible-- for the next days without any penalties, in coordination with travel agencies and tourism operators.
The passengers that for any reason can't reschedule their tickets will have their money reimbursed.
In addition, Peru Rail has scheduled some extra services today (Tuesday) to transport all passengers who need to come back from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town), since tomorrow there won't be any service.
We are very sorry for the inconveniences," says Peru Rail statement.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Peru Rail has issued a statement informing that its Cusco-MachuPicchu services scheduled for Wednesday will be suspended, due to the strike that Cusco will observe.Peru Rail also says that the tickets will be rescheduling will be arranged --whenever possible-- for the next days without any penalties, in coordination with travel agencies and tourism operators.
The passengers that for any reason can't reschedule their tickets will have their money reimbursed.
In addition, Peru Rail has scheduled some extra services today (Tuesday) to transport all passengers who need to come back from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town), since tomorrow there won't be any service.
We are very sorry for the inconveniences," says Peru Rail statement.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 18 June, 2009 [ 10:25 ]
Peru: New 4-star hotel opened in Lima
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
French hotel chain Accor has just opened a four-star Novotel hotel in the Limean district of San Isidro, which construction required an investment of US $18.5 million dollars.
Ana Lucia Kosceniewski, General Manager, remarked that the hotel “was built in record time of 18 months,” and due to its strategic location, it is expected to attract corporate customers.
This seven-storey hotel has 208 rooms including two suites of 50 square meters, 71 twin bedrooms, 130 double bedrooms and five disabled bedrooms with 25 square meters each one; and also seven halls rooms for 490 people, intended to host workshops, trainings and press conferences.
Accor is Europe's largest hotel group with some 3,700 hotels worldwide, of which approximately 1250 are situated in France and nearly 700 in other parts of Europe.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
French hotel chain Accor has just opened a four-star Novotel hotel in the Limean district of San Isidro, which construction required an investment of US $18.5 million dollars. Ana Lucia Kosceniewski, General Manager, remarked that the hotel “was built in record time of 18 months,” and due to its strategic location, it is expected to attract corporate customers.
This seven-storey hotel has 208 rooms including two suites of 50 square meters, 71 twin bedrooms, 130 double bedrooms and five disabled bedrooms with 25 square meters each one; and also seven halls rooms for 490 people, intended to host workshops, trainings and press conferences.
Accor is Europe's largest hotel group with some 3,700 hotels worldwide, of which approximately 1250 are situated in France and nearly 700 in other parts of Europe.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 18 June, 2009 [ 09:55 ]
Ucayali expects 4,900 tourists for San Juan Festival
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Ucayali region expects to receive 4,900 tourists during the local celebrations for San Juan Festival, reported the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.
According to their estimations, 50% of these visitors will arrive to Pucallpa in order to visit the city and do business in regional fairs.
The other 50% will visit the city with a package tour already bought and they will travel different tourist tours; 10% belongs to foreign tourists.
Main attractions in Ucayali are Yarinacocha lake, Pucallpa natural park, Velo de la Novia waterfalls and Chullachaqui botanic garden.
Ucayali Chamber of Commerce will also organize a business event with the participation of 150 Brazilian entrepreneurs, who will analyze trade opportunities via air transport.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Ucayali region expects to receive 4,900 tourists during the local celebrations for San Juan Festival, reported the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. According to their estimations, 50% of these visitors will arrive to Pucallpa in order to visit the city and do business in regional fairs.
The other 50% will visit the city with a package tour already bought and they will travel different tourist tours; 10% belongs to foreign tourists.
Main attractions in Ucayali are Yarinacocha lake, Pucallpa natural park, Velo de la Novia waterfalls and Chullachaqui botanic garden.
Ucayali Chamber of Commerce will also organize a business event with the participation of 150 Brazilian entrepreneurs, who will analyze trade opportunities via air transport.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 12 June, 2009 [ 17:38 ]
Peruvians' departures to other countries dropped 6.3 percent
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to the National Institute for Statistics and Information (INEI), the departures of Peruvian citizens to another countries was 172,940 (51,2% men and 48,8% women) in April, which means a 6.3% drop compared to the same month last year.
The main destinations are Chile with 45.6%, Bolivia with 13.4%, the U.S. (11.5%), Ecuador (7%), Spain (4.2%), Argentina (3.5%) and Colombia (3.3%).
Regarding trips through Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport, the U.S. was the main destination country with 29.9%, followed by Spain with 10.9%, Argentina (9%), Colombia (8.5%), Chile (7.2%), and Brazil (5.8%), among other countries.
On the other hand, 189,391 foreigners (55.7% men and 44.3% women) arrived to Peru in April 2009.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
According to the National Institute for Statistics and Information (INEI), the departures of Peruvian citizens to another countries was 172,940 (51,2% men and 48,8% women) in April, which means a 6.3% drop compared to the same month last year. The main destinations are Chile with 45.6%, Bolivia with 13.4%, the U.S. (11.5%), Ecuador (7%), Spain (4.2%), Argentina (3.5%) and Colombia (3.3%).
Regarding trips through Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport, the U.S. was the main destination country with 29.9%, followed by Spain with 10.9%, Argentina (9%), Colombia (8.5%), Chile (7.2%), and Brazil (5.8%), among other countries.
On the other hand, 189,391 foreigners (55.7% men and 44.3% women) arrived to Peru in April 2009.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 11 June, 2009 [ 12:14 ]
Peru tourist attractions promoted in Canada
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Under the slogan “"Exploring the most captivating places of Peru," the most conspicuous tourists attractions are being promoted on the most important Canadian newspapers, such as the National Post.
Canada, a country with 37.2 million people and a per capita average annual income of $ 42,524 in 2008, is one of the key targets to promote Peru as a tourism destination.
In 2009, Peru's Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) plans to promote tourism to Peru in Canada with more than 100 activities throughout the year.
Canadian tourist arrivals increased by 22.7% from 40,983 to 50, 306 tourists in 2008 compared to last year; in addition, the average spending of a Canadian in Peru also rose by 6.5% from $1,532 to $1,632 over the last year.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Under the slogan “"Exploring the most captivating places of Peru," the most conspicuous tourists attractions are being promoted on the most important Canadian newspapers, such as the National Post. Canada, a country with 37.2 million people and a per capita average annual income of $ 42,524 in 2008, is one of the key targets to promote Peru as a tourism destination.
In 2009, Peru's Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) plans to promote tourism to Peru in Canada with more than 100 activities throughout the year.
Canadian tourist arrivals increased by 22.7% from 40,983 to 50, 306 tourists in 2008 compared to last year; in addition, the average spending of a Canadian in Peru also rose by 6.5% from $1,532 to $1,632 over the last year.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Travel and Tourism | 8 June, 2009 [ 12:41 ]
Peru: Casa Andina starts 5-star hotel project in Chincha
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Casa Andina Hotels started with its five-star hotel project, after receiving all required permits and approval from the National Institute of Culture (INC), as part of its 5-star Casa Andina Private Collection Chincha project.
The infrastructure of the Hacienda San Jose was severily damaged by the 2007 earthquake, and according to company's general manager Juan Stoessel, the remodeling works could last between 8 and 9 months.
This project includes 69 rooms and 11 suites and a convention center for 600 people in a 12-hectare area. It also includes 10 hectares of gardens, 2 bars, a restaurant, spa & gym facilities, 2 swimming pools, among other services.
The Hacienda San Jose is located on the way to Paracas and Nazca, 203 kilometers south of Lima.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Casa Andina Hotels started with its five-star hotel project, after receiving all required permits and approval from the National Institute of Culture (INC), as part of its 5-star Casa Andina Private Collection Chincha project. The infrastructure of the Hacienda San Jose was severily damaged by the 2007 earthquake, and according to company's general manager Juan Stoessel, the remodeling works could last between 8 and 9 months.
This project includes 69 rooms and 11 suites and a convention center for 600 people in a 12-hectare area. It also includes 10 hectares of gardens, 2 bars, a restaurant, spa & gym facilities, 2 swimming pools, among other services.
The Hacienda San Jose is located on the way to Paracas and Nazca, 203 kilometers south of Lima.
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Travel and Tourism | 8 June, 2009 [ 09:02 ]
Peru; Qoyllur Rit'i Festival to attract 40,000 pilgrims
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to the Provincial Municipality of Quispicanchi, a total of 40,000 pilgrims are expected to attend the Festivity of the Lord of Qoyllur Rit'i in the Peruvian region of Cusco this year.
This festivity merges the ancient Andean gods with Christian faith, and gathers pilgrims from different parts of the country and even from abroad.
The religious festivity, which is celebrated on June 9th, takes place at over 5,000 m.a.s.l. in the Qoyllur Riti Sanctuary in the Sinakara valley, 170 kms from Cusco.
All activities have been planned in coordination with the Fire Department, Civil Defense authorities, and the National Police in order to ensure the safety of visitors.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
According to the Provincial Municipality of Quispicanchi, a total of 40,000 pilgrims are expected to attend the Festivity of the Lord of Qoyllur Rit'i in the Peruvian region of Cusco this year. This festivity merges the ancient Andean gods with Christian faith, and gathers pilgrims from different parts of the country and even from abroad.
The religious festivity, which is celebrated on June 9th, takes place at over 5,000 m.a.s.l. in the Qoyllur Riti Sanctuary in the Sinakara valley, 170 kms from Cusco.
All activities have been planned in coordination with the Fire Department, Civil Defense authorities, and the National Police in order to ensure the safety of visitors.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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