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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Possible alternative Inca Trail to Machu Picchu reportedly discovered

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: September 22, 2011

Eleven young explorers discovered what could be a new Inca trail that connects the town of Huayopata in the province of La Convencion, with the district of Machu Picchu, El Comercio reported Thursday. Oscar Valencia, mayor of Machu Picchu Pueblo, was quoted saying that the group of local youths trekked the route for six days, [...]

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Pressure mounts to increase Machu Picchu visitor limit ahead of UNESCO expert’s visit

By Rick Vecchio | Published: September 12, 2011

Peru’s Culture Minister Susana Baca warned that allowing a major daily increase in the number of  tourists to Machu Picchu could mean not only the deterioration of the Inca Citadel, but also risk the wrath of UNESCO, which could add Peru’s top tourist attraction to an infamous list of endangered sites. Peru’s Tourism Ministry recently [...]

Posted in Archaeological Sites, Cusco, Destinations, Machu Picchu, News | Tagged historic site preservation, Peru Ministry of Culture, Susana Baca, UNESCO | 1 Comment

Testimonial : Irma & Howard Fiedler from USA

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: September 8, 2011

It is indeed a pleasure to review with you our recent trip to Peru, as structured with the very able assistance of Marycrus Pazos, the Inbound Tour Coordinator. Marycrus showed remarkable insight and knowledge in helping to develop a very comprehensive trip which included eight hotels and varied guides.

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Mistura 2011 – Peruvian cuisine at its finest – with hotel pickup

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: September 2, 2011

US$35 (Price per person, including Mistura 2011 Entry Ticket, pickup from hotel and transfer back) If you’re a foreign traveler visiting Peru and you’re going to be in Lima between September 9th and the 18th, and if you love great food, then check out this offer:  Experience Mistura 2011, the gastronomy fair. This mouth-watering food [...]

Posted in Art & Culture, Bargain offer, Destinations, Events, Lima, Peruvian Cuisine, Superfoods | Tagged chef, gastronomy, Mistura, Mistura 2011, Restaurants | 1 Comment

Entry fee to Colca Canyon Tourist Route set to nearly double for foreigners on Jan. 1

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: September 1, 2011

Foreign tourists will face a near-100 percent increase in the entry fee to the Colca Canyon Tourist Circuit, starting Jan. 1, 2012, from S/.37.50 (or about US$14) to S/.70 (or about US$26). The rate hike was announced this week by the Autonomous Authority of Colca and Annexes (Autocolca). That regulating agency had originally planned to [...]

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