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Nine of Lima’s huacas to form new tourist circuit

Nine of Lima’s many pre-Inca adobe pyramidal mounds, or huacas, will form part of a new tourist circuit. The plan will include modern lighting systems to light up the historical monuments at night.

March 15, 2010 | Archaeology, News

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The Crousillat case: Corruption at the highest levels

The corruption that goes to the highest reaches of Peruvian government as shown by a media mogul who faked illness to get out of jail.

March 12, 2010 | News, Opinion

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Peru’s hard-hitting Oscar film hope divides opinion [Featured]

As Oscar fever hits Peru for perhaps the first time ever, Dan Collyns describes the building excitement, the controversy and the history behind the Peruvian contender for Best Foreign Language Film.

March 4, 2010 | Culture & History, News, Opinion

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More tombs at the La Pava de Mochumí site

Five more tombs have been discovered at the La Pava de Mochumí where recently the 800 year old tomb of a shaman was found, just outside Chiclayo, the archaeology meca of Peru.

March 4, 2010 | Archaeology, News

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With another fatal accident over the Nazca lines, will action finally be taken?

Another crash of an aircraft carrying tourists over the famous Nazca lines. How many deaths are needed before correct safety measures are taken?

February 28, 2010 | News, Opinion

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How to become an Olympian [Featured]

This February, Roberto Carcelen became the first ever athlete from Peru to compete in the Winter Olympics. The BBC today featured the Peruvian’s story, see it here.

February 26, 2010 | News

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Reopening of Machu Picchu

Repair work is under way and progressing well on the route to the famed citadel. When will Machu Picchu re-open to visitors? Find the April and June dates here.

February 25, 2010 | News

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Peru grappling with deforestation

While Peru has enjoyed large growth from the oil sector and gas industry, as well as other sectors, over the past ten years, the Latin American nation is still struggling with deforestation of the rainforest and illegal activity.

February 20, 2010 | Nature, News

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Documentary: Nasca Lines: Buried Secrets

Readers in the US take note! This Sunday at 10 PM EST, the National Geographic Channel will be premiering a new documentary, Nasca Lines: Buried Secrets, from Edge West Productions, directed by celebrated British documentarian Philip J. Day.

February 18, 2010 | Archaeology, News

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Peruvians in the Winter Olympics: A First

Rachel Gamarra tells us about an Olympic first for Peru. It’s the first time a Peruvian will participate in the Winter Olympics.

February 14, 2010 | News, Opinion

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Cusco Floods: Return to devastated Lucre

After heavy rains flooded the southern Andes of Peru washing away towns and making tens of thousands homeless, Andy Dare, a Brit in Cusco, went out to inspect the damage and help in aid efforts. 18 days after the severe floods washed away the town of Lucre, Andy went back for another visit and reports on what he found.

February 11, 2010 | News, Opinion

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Fur seals leave Galapagos and head for Peru

A colony of fur seals has moved 1,500km away from the Galapagos Islands, a Peru-based organisation which monitors the aquatic mammals has said. Average sea temperatures off northern Peru have risen by 6C in past 10 years.

February 8, 2010 | Nature, News

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