Inti Raymi Festival 2022 returns after 2-year hiatus
Inti Raymi, the giant annual reenactment of the Inca's June solstice celebration is going to happen with all pomp and splendor on June 24th after…
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Chankillo rivals Stonehenge as true solar observatory
I'm sorry, but really... Stonehenge, schmoan-henge! Want to visit a real monumental prehistoric solar observatory? Check out Chankillo, on Peru's northern coast, the oldest, grandest…
Happy National Pisco Sour Day!
Let's everyone raise a glass to toast Peru's signature cocktail on this first Saturday of February: National Pisco Sour day. The tradition was born 20…
Why the Machu Picchu Cable Car proposal should be rejected
"Machu Picchu: Up to four companies are interested in building cable car system to citadel." That's the headline in today's edition of Gestion, Peru's equivalent…
Want to know a Real Indiana Jones? Tomb Raiding Tales of Peter O’Toole
So who was the real Indiana Jones? Most point to Hiram Bingham, the scientific "discoverer" of Machu Picchu. Many more say Hollywood's most beloved tomb…