Record breaking 1.1 million tourists visited Machu Picchu in 2012
Visitors to Peru’s most famous archeological site, the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, surpassed one million tourists for the first time ever in 2012.
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U.S. Embassy in Peru lifts security warning for Americans traveling to Cusco & Machu Picchu
Peruvian authorities, from President Ollanta Humala to Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo, right down to local regional officials, disputed the warning issued last month by the U.S. Embassy about a possible kidnap plot targeting U.S. tourists in Cusco.
‘Pisco Allegories’ winner at International Gourmand Cookbook Awards in Paris
The Peruvian book “Pisco Allegories” took top prize in the Lifestyle category for Wine Literature this past weekend at the prestigious 2013 Gourmand Awards in Paris.
Hurrah for Quinoa — You Can Drink It, Eat It, Take It for Medicine
By Harman W. Nichols
The Milwaukee Journal – June 1, 1949
Peru Scrabble® Tour & Tournament Oct. 4 – 12, 2013
[Originally published February 14, 2013] Two things that Rich Baker is passionate about are travel and Scrabble®.