Noticias

The program “Junin todo el año” (Junin all year) offers a tour through local towns of this central department in the Holy Week giving the opportunity to experience religious festivities and natural wonders aiming to attract some 35,000 visitors. Silvia Salas Alvarado, head of the ....

Peru will offer Lomo Saltado and Flan as the main dishes in its stand at the Expo 2010 Shanghai China to take place from May 1 to October 31 in Shanghai, China. The menu has been created by Peruvian chef Eduardo Vargas who will manage the restaurant "The Peruvian Kitchen" in the Peruvian&n ....

Tourists from Chile, the United States, France and Spain are the most loyal to Peru, with visits increasing last year despite the international financial crisis that hit this activity worldwide, stated Tuesday Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). “While tourism decrea ....

The air traffic in international regular flights to Peru totaled 4 million 805,970 passengers from January to December 2009, a 5.66 percent increase compared to 2008 (4 million 548,132 passengers), the General Administration of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) reported Tuesday. According to statistics, the ....

Peruvian food has crossed all boundaries and now an American network has dedicated segments in television programs showing the best of the country's culinary offer. First, “Food 101”, directed by Diane Macedo, visited the Restaurant Pio Pio in New York.The manager Rodolfo Mayor explained ....

Romulo Guidino, general manager of Ferrocarril Transandino (FTSA), concessionary of the route, reported today that tourists will be able to reach Machu Picchu by train again, between the Piscacucho (kilometer 82) and Aguas Calientes (kilometer 110) stretch since March 29. In statements to Andina new ....

Several tourism operators in Paracas denied the information published by several Peruvian media regarding some restrictions of the tours to Ballestas Islands, which are still being carried out as usual. Luis Herrera, from Zarcillo Connections, told TNews that all the activities and tours related to ....

The No 7 Sub Shop, which has just made its debut inside the Ace Hotel in Manhattan, is serving a variety of sandwich options, including a ceviche sandwich with fried hominy and avocado. Prepared by talented chef Tyler Kord, the menu also includes (but is not limited to) fried tofu, braised lamb, imi ....

Stretching for thousands of kilometres across the desert terrain of southern Peru is one of mankind’s greatest mysteries: immense lines – carved as animals; humans; and geometric shapes. While popular theories about the use of the Nasca lines have ranged from ancient race tracks to astro ....

Over 25,000 tourists visited the Colca Valley in Arequipa during the first two months of 2010, up 20 percent compared to the same period last year, said the head of Colca Autonomous Authority (Autocolca), Jose Luis Talavera. He pointed out that tourist arrivals have steadily increased since late Jan ....

From March 1 to 5 the Food Festival of Cusco will take place in the city of Lima, in order to raise funds and support people from Cusco, affected by rains. The event, organized by Swissotel Lima in coordination with Caritas del Peru agency, will include a buffet dinner from 19:00 (24:00 GMT) to 22:0 ....

The new operators Inca Rail and Andean Railways reported Wednesday that the total reopening of Cusco-Machu Picchu railway is scheduled for next June, which may coincide with the beginning of high season in this tourist area. It should be noted that the concessionaire of the railway, Ferrocarril Tras ....

Spanish hotel expert Lluis Mesalles, current consultant at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), will visit Lima in March to give a course in the secrets of hotel financial planning, reported the Peru's Hotel Society (SHP). The course includes the fol ....

Tourist access to Machu Picchu by train would be ready before April 1 thanks to the progress on restoration works of the damages caused by the overflow of the Vilcanota river, the company Ferrocarril Transandino (FTSA), concessionary of the route, reported Tuesday. Only 10 kilometers remain to be re ....

The Huascaran National Park head, Marco Arenas, said Tuesday that visits to Pastoruri glaciar have not been prohibited, but oppening hours have been cut duevto keep tourists protected from inclement weather conditions. Now people can visit the park from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, according to the National ....

Over 10,000 tourists visited different alternative archaeological sites after the temporary closure of Machu Picchu and after launching “Cusco Pone” campaign aimed to attract visitors by offering 50% discount on accommodation and air airline tickets, reported the president of Cusco&rsquo ....

Lima was ranked sixth favorite city for businesses setting up among Latin American executives, according to a poll conducted by America Economia business journal with participation of 1,300 respondants. In the second edition of "Lo Mejor de América Latina para el Viajero de Negocios ....

Lan Peru is planning to launch flights from Lima to Easter Island in Chile and from Cuzco to Iguacu Falls in Brazil as part of the next phase of its continuing international network expansion. LAN VP of North America and the Caribbean, Pablo Yunis, says the Chile-based airline group is focusing on f ....

Peruvian franchise Las Canastas will open its first restaurant in Mexico next October, as part of its expansion plan for this year, the General Manager Miguel Castillo said. “The beginning of operations of the franchise in Mexico is one of the main goals for the company in order to achieve our ....

Music, color and dances will be present from Saturday in the province of Santiago de Chuco, located in La Libertad department, with a new edition of the carnival that this year has the slogan “Santiago de Chuco… Nature, culture and tradition that amazes.” According to the official ....