Glitchy Ticket Sales System Sparks Machu Picchu Overcrowding
A government audit has uncovered major glitches in Peru’s ticketing system for Machu Picchu, revealing thousands more visitors were allowed into the fragile Inca citadel…
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New Study Reshapes Understanding of Moche Chronology
The Moche civilization of ancient Peru, known for its incredible ceramics and monumental architecture, flourished for a much shorter time than previously thought, according to…
A Haunting Tale for Halloween from Peru’s Colonial Past
In colonial Peru, a nosy widow witnessed a ghostly procession of skeletal figures carrying burning bones – and received a terrifying warning. Happy Halloween!
Kuelap Expands Tourist Access After Repairs and Conservation Measures
Kuelap, the ancient Chachapoya fortress high in Peru’s cloud forest, increased tourist access this month as the archaeological site continues to recover from a major…
Ollantaytambo Residents Shut Ruins to Protest Strict Zoning
Residents of Ollantaytambo launched a 24-hour strike Wednesday, temporarily blocking access to the archaeological ruins to protest construction restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Culture.…