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The Inca agricultural terraces of Chinchero just before sundown. The archaeological complex is undergoing a major restoration.
January 24, 2018

Restoration of the Inca terraces at Chinchero nearly complete

[Originally published January 24, 2018] A major restoration of Inca terraces will soon be completed at the archaeological complex of Chinchero, revealing irrigation ducts, agricultural storehouses and retaining walls buried and forgotten over centuries. The excavation and restoration project, spanning more…

Rough Guides recommends Túcume in Northern Peru
January 7, 2016

Rough Guides readers list Peru as Top 10 Destination

Peru made it into the Top 10 destinations for 2016 of the “People’s Choice” list published yesterday by the British…

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…

Machu Picchu at mid-day
June 11, 2012

Machu Picchu before and after…

For an interesting perspective into how much restoration has taken place at Machu Picchu, independent American researcher and explorer Paolo Greer…

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