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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism | 14 January, 2010 [ 09:53 ]
Peru: Puno expects 20,000 visitors during Virgen de la Candelaria festivities
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Isabel Guerra
The traditional Puno festivities to honor their regional patroness, the Virgen de La Candelaria, will gather more than 20,000 visitors this year, according to some of the organizators.
The dance contest, one of the main events of this festival, will take place between Jan. 31 and Feb. 10, in Puno's capital.
According to last year's figures, only in Feb. 2009 Puno hotels were packed with 19,424 visitors, from which 9,672 were national tourists and 9,752 were foreigners, said the organizers, quoted by El Comercio.
Most of the national visitors came from Arequipa, Cusco, Tacna, Moquegua and Lima. For further information go to punofolklore.com or call the Federación Folclórica de Puno: (051) 351-30
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Isabel Guerra
The traditional Puno festivities to honor their regional patroness, the Virgen de La Candelaria, will gather more than 20,000 visitors this year, according to some of the organizators. The dance contest, one of the main events of this festival, will take place between Jan. 31 and Feb. 10, in Puno's capital.
According to last year's figures, only in Feb. 2009 Puno hotels were packed with 19,424 visitors, from which 9,672 were national tourists and 9,752 were foreigners, said the organizers, quoted by El Comercio.
Most of the national visitors came from Arequipa, Cusco, Tacna, Moquegua and Lima. For further information go to punofolklore.com or call the Federación Folclórica de Puno: (051) 351-30
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Travel and Tourism | 13 January, 2010 [ 14:10 ]
Peru: Cusco airport will serve night flights
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Cusco International Airport “Velasco Astete” will be able to serve night flights, since it its landing tracks will finally be equipped with beaconing lights, that will allow night landings.
Transports Minister, Enrique Cornejo, said that these equipments will be ready since March, and that there is also a plan to modernize this airport, which has a very large demand.
He also said that LAN airlines are investing some US $ 500,000 dollars in these works, which are to be temporary, since a public bid will be convoked, to acquire permanent equipment for this airport, the one that concentrates the major number of tourists in Peru.
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Isabel Guerra
Cusco International Airport “Velasco Astete” will be able to serve night flights, since it its landing tracks will finally be equipped with beaconing lights, that will allow night landings. Transports Minister, Enrique Cornejo, said that these equipments will be ready since March, and that there is also a plan to modernize this airport, which has a very large demand.
He also said that LAN airlines are investing some US $ 500,000 dollars in these works, which are to be temporary, since a public bid will be convoked, to acquire permanent equipment for this airport, the one that concentrates the major number of tourists in Peru.
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Travel and Tourism | 12 January, 2010 [ 21:01 ]
National Geographic recommends Peru's Titicaca Lake as a winter tourist destination
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Isabel Guerra
The arrival of the winter in Northern Hemisphere encourages thousands of people to explore options for a short holiday away from their countries.
That's why National Geographic Traveler features in its Jan-Feb edition a list of fifteen recommended destinations to visit in this month, including Lake Titicaca.
The note, which recommends places combining spectacular scenery and cultural traditions, highlights that island Amantaní is "surrounded by Inca terraces (...) and invites to hike along its groomed trails and stone arches of fantasy."
The prestigious travel magazine also suggests visiting Taquile islands, highlighting its wonderful textiles; Suazi, which regional cuisine, is highly recommended, and the Isla del Sol, located in the Bolivian part of the lake.
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Isabel Guerra
The arrival of the winter in Northern Hemisphere encourages thousands of people to explore options for a short holiday away from their countries. That's why National Geographic Traveler features in its Jan-Feb edition a list of fifteen recommended destinations to visit in this month, including Lake Titicaca.
The note, which recommends places combining spectacular scenery and cultural traditions, highlights that island Amantaní is "surrounded by Inca terraces (...) and invites to hike along its groomed trails and stone arches of fantasy."
The prestigious travel magazine also suggests visiting Taquile islands, highlighting its wonderful textiles; Suazi, which regional cuisine, is highly recommended, and the Isla del Sol, located in the Bolivian part of the lake.
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Travel and Tourism | 8 January, 2010 [ 15:31 ]
Peru's Inca Trail among the Top 5 Adventure trips in the world
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's agency to promote exports and tourism reported today that a jury composed by prestigious UK explorers, writers and journalists has just chosen Machu Picchu's Inca Trail as one of the best adventure trips in the world.
The Inca Trail ranked 5th in their final list, quoted by Peru.com
The jury, which has conspicuous members such as Tony Wheeler, founder of the famous Lonely Planet, studied during months the most intense adventures offered in several destinations around the world.
“We are convinced that despite the crisis, British love for adventure remains intact,” said one of the jurors, Simon Calder.
The Inca Trail is part of a network of more than 30,000km of roads that were built during the Inca Empire, and runs along important archaeological sites, offering an impressive panoramic view of the area.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's agency to promote exports and tourism reported today that a jury composed by prestigious UK explorers, writers and journalists has just chosen Machu Picchu's Inca Trail as one of the best adventure trips in the world. The Inca Trail ranked 5th in their final list, quoted by Peru.com
The jury, which has conspicuous members such as Tony Wheeler, founder of the famous Lonely Planet, studied during months the most intense adventures offered in several destinations around the world.
“We are convinced that despite the crisis, British love for adventure remains intact,” said one of the jurors, Simon Calder.
The Inca Trail is part of a network of more than 30,000km of roads that were built during the Inca Empire, and runs along important archaeological sites, offering an impressive panoramic view of the area.
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Travel and Tourism | 6 January, 2010 [ 11:02 ]
Peru expects to receive 2.2 million tourists in 2010
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Isabel Guerra
Despite the fact that 2009 did not register any increase in receptive tourism, Peru's Tourism Minister Martín Pérez estimated that during 2010 Peru will receive 2.2 million tourists, that is, 200,000 more than last year.
According to Perez, 2.56 million tourists arrived in Peru during 2008, while only 2,30 million arrived in 2009; however, he estimated that receptive tourism will grow in Peru, since it is decreasing in another countries due to international financial crisis and AH1N1 influenza issues.
He clarified that the increase of domestic tourism compensated the drop in the number of US and European travellers.
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Isabel Guerra
Despite the fact that 2009 did not register any increase in receptive tourism, Peru's Tourism Minister Martín Pérez estimated that during 2010 Peru will receive 2.2 million tourists, that is, 200,000 more than last year. According to Perez, 2.56 million tourists arrived in Peru during 2008, while only 2,30 million arrived in 2009; however, he estimated that receptive tourism will grow in Peru, since it is decreasing in another countries due to international financial crisis and AH1N1 influenza issues.
He clarified that the increase of domestic tourism compensated the drop in the number of US and European travellers.
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Travel and Tourism | 1 January, 2010 [ 23:08 ]
Peru's Inkaterra group to open a new hotel in January
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Isabel Guerra
Peruvian group Inkaterra expects to open this month a boutique hotel in the southern touristic circuits of Peru, as part of its expansion and consolidation plans, said José Koechlin, its President.
"We may be opening this new hotel in January, under a brand associated with the group Inkaterra. We are in the final works," he told Andina news agency.
He said that the new hotel is located at a historic building.
Inkaterra is a hotel chain focused on sustainable tourism, currently operating Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel Aguas Calientes (Cusco), a boutique hotel in the city of Cusco and a lodge in the Puerto Maldonado Amazon reserve (Madre de Dios).
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Isabel Guerra
Peruvian group Inkaterra expects to open this month a boutique hotel in the southern touristic circuits of Peru, as part of its expansion and consolidation plans, said José Koechlin, its President. "We may be opening this new hotel in January, under a brand associated with the group Inkaterra. We are in the final works," he told Andina news agency.
He said that the new hotel is located at a historic building.
Inkaterra is a hotel chain focused on sustainable tourism, currently operating Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel Aguas Calientes (Cusco), a boutique hotel in the city of Cusco and a lodge in the Puerto Maldonado Amazon reserve (Madre de Dios).
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Travel and Tourism | 1 January, 2010 [ 08:11 ]
New Website Offers Peru Tours for under US$ 1,000
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The recently launched South America Adventure Travel website (SAAT) currently offers a range of Peru travel deals for under US $1,000.
Featuring a comprehensive range of fully customizable treks and tours to Cusco, Lima and the Amazon, SAAT features 12 life-changing expeditions.
These tours range from treks through the Cusco's Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, to tours into the Amazon jungle and across the Peruvian highlands to Lake Titcaca.
South America Adventure Travel is owned and operated by Global Encounters, and has over a decade in the business; the website will shortly undergo expansion to include an extensive range of itineraries and travel options to Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and beyond.
South America Adventure Travel website is www.southamericaadventure.travel
(With info from PRWEb.com)
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Isabel Guerra
The recently launched South America Adventure Travel website (SAAT) currently offers a range of Peru travel deals for under US $1,000. Featuring a comprehensive range of fully customizable treks and tours to Cusco, Lima and the Amazon, SAAT features 12 life-changing expeditions.
These tours range from treks through the Cusco's Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, to tours into the Amazon jungle and across the Peruvian highlands to Lake Titcaca.
South America Adventure Travel is owned and operated by Global Encounters, and has over a decade in the business; the website will shortly undergo expansion to include an extensive range of itineraries and travel options to Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and beyond.
South America Adventure Travel website is www.southamericaadventure.travel
(With info from PRWEb.com)
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Travel and Tourism | 30 December, 2009 [ 14:22 ]
Peru: Central Road blocked near La Oroya after a mudslide
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Transit is currently halted at Km. 32 of Central Road, in the La Oroya–Huancayo sector, near the town of Chacapalca, due to a mudslide that fell yesterday (Tuesday), reported the Road Police at La Oroya.
The big avalanche has covered almost 100 meters of the road, preventing vehicles from circulating.
A few ones started to cross through a ditch made with the help of heavy machinery sent by Provias Nacional, from Peru's Transports Ministry.
However, a large truck got stuck in the ditch, obstructing the way completely.
The Police reported that works to clear the road will continue today, since a smaller mudslide fell on Km. 30 too.
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Isabel Guerra
Transit is currently halted at Km. 32 of Central Road, in the La Oroya–Huancayo sector, near the town of Chacapalca, due to a mudslide that fell yesterday (Tuesday), reported the Road Police at La Oroya. The big avalanche has covered almost 100 meters of the road, preventing vehicles from circulating.
A few ones started to cross through a ditch made with the help of heavy machinery sent by Provias Nacional, from Peru's Transports Ministry.
However, a large truck got stuck in the ditch, obstructing the way completely.
The Police reported that works to clear the road will continue today, since a smaller mudslide fell on Km. 30 too.
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Travel and Tourism | 28 December, 2009 [ 09:33 ]
Lima, Peru, is the best city to visit, according to Chile's "El Mercurio"
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Chilean newspaper El Mercurio highlights Lima as one of the best cities to visit, remarking that Lima's offer regarding history, romanticism and gastronomy, “is not found in any other South American city.”
The article also says that Lima is at the same level as another important cities such as London and Asunción, mentioning that the economic prosperity “has cleaned many downtown streets that were in pretty bad conditions until a few years ago.”
El Mercurio mentions that since some private companies took under their responsibility the restoration and care of old colonial balconies, they have regained their antique splendor.
The report highlights three circuits: Lima's Cathedral, the Chinese Downtown and the gastronomic circuit, and mentions Barranco as well.
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Isabel Guerra
Chilean newspaper El Mercurio highlights Lima as one of the best cities to visit, remarking that Lima's offer regarding history, romanticism and gastronomy, “is not found in any other South American city.” The article also says that Lima is at the same level as another important cities such as London and Asunción, mentioning that the economic prosperity “has cleaned many downtown streets that were in pretty bad conditions until a few years ago.”
El Mercurio mentions that since some private companies took under their responsibility the restoration and care of old colonial balconies, they have regained their antique splendor.
The report highlights three circuits: Lima's Cathedral, the Chinese Downtown and the gastronomic circuit, and mentions Barranco as well.
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Travel and Tourism | 27 December, 2009 [ 11:06 ]
Travel agencies in Peru to sell packages worth US $5 million during New Year's holidays
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Travel agencies in Peru country expect to close sales amounting between S/. 12 to 15 million soles (some US $3 to $5 million dollars) in tour packages during New Year's long weekend, scheduled from Dec. 31, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010, according to the President of the Tourism Committee of Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) Alvaro Benavides.
The estimations do not include spending on restaurants, entertainment centers, handicrafts shopping, souvenirs, etc.
It is worth noting that travel agencies had sales of S/. 15 million soles during last July's Independence Holidays, a figure that represents an increase of 12% compared to the same period last year.
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Isabel Guerra
Travel agencies in Peru country expect to close sales amounting between S/. 12 to 15 million soles (some US $3 to $5 million dollars) in tour packages during New Year's long weekend, scheduled from Dec. 31, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010, according to the President of the Tourism Committee of Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) Alvaro Benavides. The estimations do not include spending on restaurants, entertainment centers, handicrafts shopping, souvenirs, etc.
It is worth noting that travel agencies had sales of S/. 15 million soles during last July's Independence Holidays, a figure that represents an increase of 12% compared to the same period last year.
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