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Cusco-Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,430 meters above sea level. The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911, are considered by many experts to be one of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world. It is often referred to as The Lost


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Peru: Lima and Cusco Keep it Fresh   December 6, 2011

Learn about four new resorts, as well as some new tour opportunities looking to hit the scene in these two popular destinations. Travel Agent rounded up a look at new resorts in Lima, new developments in Cusco and adventures in the Amazon.More>>

Machu Picchu News
Inkaterra Hotels Celebrates Machu Picchu's 100th Anniversary   July 1, 2011

New channel will promote Peru and Machu Picchu.More>>

Machu Picchu News
Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary of Machu Picchu's Re-Discovery   May 2, 2011

Tour operator Austin-Lehman Adventures offers three itineraries to Peru encompassing Machu Picchu, which is celebrating 100 years since its 1911 rediscovery by Yale University archaeologist Hiram Bingham.More>>

JW Marriott Hotel in Cusco News
New JW Marriott to Open in Cusco, Peru in 2012   March 22, 2011

Marriott International, Inc. announced Tuesday plans to open a luxury JW Marriott Hotel in Cusco, Peru in 2012. Situated at the gateway to the Andes mountain sanctuary Machu Picchu, the 153-room JW Marriott Hotel Cusco will feature a highly customized design. More>>

Machu Picchu Article
MLT in Latin America   October 7, 2010

Now on MLT’s radar, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Amazonia have never been more accessible to the American traveler. More>>

Machu Picchu News
Stay With a Local Family in Peru   November 9, 2010

Baobab Expeditions is offering a 12-day adventure in Peru to include a special visit to the Amazonian Rain Forest. Clients will stay with an Amazonian family for two nights and will share in their way of life. More>>

Machu Picchu News
PeruRail Launches New Service Between Cuzco, Machu Picchu   September 20, 2010

PeruRail has introduced a new service, the Expedition, which is intended to replace its existing Backpacker service between Cuzco and Machu Picchu. More>>

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Educational Ecotour Set for Peru   June 4, 2010

The annual "Pharmacy from the Rainforest" Botanical Medicine Workshop and Ecotour will take place in Amazonian Peru and the Andes Mountains in October. More>>

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Kirk Cassels' Weekly Wrap of User Comments: March 29-April 2   April 2, 2010

A couple of April fools are posting silly comments this week, but there's still some substantial dialogue going on as well. More>>

Tambo del Inka News
Luxury Hotel Resort Opens, Adds to Great Week for Peru   April 2, 2010

With the famous Machu Picchu site opening back up to tourists Thursday, and the first luxury hotel in the Sacred Valley opening Wednesday, Peru is back on a roll.More>>