The tough times are over for Cusco’s suffering tourism industry as Machu Picchu reopens to a celebrity visit and an explosive party!
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Police recover Inca mummy among artefacts to sold on black market
A mummy of a 4 year old girl, as well as numerous Inca and pre-Inca ceramics were uncovered by police in two homes in the Cusco region, preventing them from being sold on the black market.
Ceremonial huaca found at Salapunku site
Archaeologists working at the Salapunku site near Machu Picchu in Cusco have discovered a new ceremonial platform or huaca, a holy site used to make offerings to local apus.
Neighbouring city of ancient Caral at risk
Era de Pando, a satellite city to the famous Caral of one of the earliest civilisations in the Americas thousands of years old, is in danger of being destroyed by locals.
Earthquake-proofing Peruvian cities
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Chile, Peru’s government finally decided to implement measures to help prevent a future catastrophe. But the government should give special attention to the quality of housing, particularly in the over-populated and vulnerable capital Lima.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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