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Machu Picchu

The new bridge to span the Vilcanota River, connecting travelers going to tour Machu Picchu, is designed to last more than 75 years.
October 6, 2015

A new bridge to Machu Picchu

Work is set to begin next week to replace Puente Ruinas, the 60-year-old modular Bailey bridge that spans the Vilcanota River to Machu Picchu. State news agency Andina reports that the work will not affect the flow of buses so visitors to the…

Scientists to Study Ancient DNA to Unravel the Mystery Of Machu Picchu
October 2, 2015

Scientists to Study Ancient DNA to Unravel the Mystery Of Machu Picchu

A team of archaeologists will study the genomes from skeletal remains discovered by Hiram Bingham at Machu Picchu to better understand the origins…

Tourist police Improve security for travelers between Cusco and Machu Picchu
August 24, 2015

Improved tourism security for Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Peru’s tourism ministry this week launched a new program with the tourism police to offer increased protection to travelers in Cusco,…

Machu Picchu's Hiram Bingham Highway in need of major repairs
August 12, 2015

Hiram Bingham Highway to Machu Picchu needs urgent upkeep

The Hiram Bingham Highway to Machu Picchu, built nearly 67 years ago, could have only a year and five months…

UNESCO director tours Machu Picchu
May 8, 2015

UNESCO chief tours Machu Picchu and lauds the beautiful experience

The director of UNESCO toured Machu Picchu this week and judging from his reaction, the long-standing threat that the Inca citadel…

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