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Archaeological Sites

Machu Picchu visitors statistics
June 29, 2016

Is Machu Picchu losing its allure with record numbers flocking to the site?

As predicted, more travelers than ever are flocking to the iconic Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Nearly 1.3 million visitors toured the site in 2015, according to official figures provided by Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism. The daily average number of…

LiDAR aerial mapping of Machu Picchu to discover hidden ruins
May 31, 2016

Machu Picchu LiDAR Scanning Starts to Reveal Secrets of the Inca

If you’re at Machu Picchu this week and you hear the whir of chopper blades in the distance, rest assured it’s…

Building new Machu Picchu exit ramp
December 15, 2015

Reconstruction at Machu Picchu begins, starting with exit ramp

Authorities at Machu Picchu have started construction of an exit ramp from the Inca citadel to help regulate the increasing…

Cusco Volunteer program
November 16, 2015

Cusco population volunteers to restore ancient Inca walls

An inspiring thing has been happening along the narrow side streets and plazas in the ancient Inca capital city of Cusco. For…

Gov’t Decree Will Open Peru’s Archaeological Sites to Private Sector Management
September 24, 2015

Gov’t Decree Will Open Peru’s Archaeological Sites to Private Sector Management

Peru’s government this week modified the country’s General Law of National Cultural Patrimony so that pre-Hispanic archaeological monuments can be…

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