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| 02/02/2012 01:33 PM |
| Cajamarca’s carnival aims to become one of the most important in peru |
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The carnival of Cajamarca, which is celebrated from February 9 to 22, aims to become starting this year into one of the most important tourist and cultural events in the country, noted its mayor Ramiro Bardales.
Bardales told Andina news agency that Cajamarca is the capital of Peruvian carnival and added that “we must keep this tradition and improve the event with the participation of every
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| 02/01/2012 02:02 PM |
| Choquequirao now offers camping areas, tourism services |
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The paths to the archaeological site of Choquequirao in Cusco's Santa Teresa district now have camping areas and tourism services for a better visitor experience.
The regional government said that the works were carried out through the Copesco plan in response to increasing tourist visits to the area.
The local population manages these places directly according to the agreement signed
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| 01/04/2012 06:21 PM |
| Archeological sites, Kuelap fortress are main attractions in Northern Peru |
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Archeological tourism in Lambayeque and Kuelap Fortress in Amazonas are the main attractions for visitors who have arrived in northern Peru this year, Peru’s tourism information and assistance service (Iperu) reported.
Iperu representative Jose Herrera noted that the tourists have requested information about the location, entrance fees and transportation to the archeological sites in
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| 12/22/2011 02:00 PM |
| Huaca de la Luna: Peru's most beautiful ruin? |
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Peru’s most beautiful ruins are not located at Machu Picchu. The Inca construction there is an example of masterful engineering, and has a jaw dropping location, but, in the end, the ruins themselves are a series of very well-built gray walls. I know, it’s not the Incas’ fault that their decorative elements were spirited away by dashing archaeologists, but that doesn’t change the experience
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| 12/22/2011 10:52 AM |
| New book reveals the history of Ashaninka food |
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The Universidad San Martin de Porres press has just published a notable book: The Magical Ashaninka Cuisine, by Pablo Macera and Enrique Casanto. Joining the renowned historian is Casanto, an Ashaninka born in the community of Belén, Oxapampa, dedicated to compiling and publishing the ancestral histories of his people, spread through much of the Amazon. He also contributes the lively
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Travel PeruPeru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. Peru is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peruvian territory was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the peru region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty, which included most of its South American colonies. After achieving independence in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest and fiscal crisis as well as periods of stability and economic upswing. Peru is a representative democratic republic divided into 25 regions. Peru's geography varies from the arid plains of the Pacific coast to the peaks of the Andes mountains and the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. It is a country with a high Human Development Index score and a poverty level around 36%. Its main economic activities include agriculture, fishing, mining, and manufacturing of products such as textiles. The Peruvian population, estimated at 29 million, is multiethnic, including Amerindians, Europeans, Africans and Asians. The main spoken language is Spanish, although a significant number of Peruvians speak Quechua or other native languages. This mixture of cultural traditions has resulted in a wide diversity of expressions in fields such as art, cuisine, literature, and music. |
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