Peru: Thousands of tourists to arrive in Ica thanks to brand-new Pisco Int'l Airport

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 Pisco (Ica region), Mar. 31. The modern Pisco International Airport will serve as platform for bringing thousands of tourists into the region and generate huge benefits to diverse sectors and residents, Ica Region Governor Fernando Cilloniz affirmed.

"Entrepreneurs and tourists from all over the world will arrive here. The airport's level of excellence competes with the world's very best. It's a privilege to have received this central government-promoted investment," the official indicated. 

According to the governor, public-private infrastructure developed in Ica —above all in the city of Paracas— will contribute to a greater number of arrivals at the region's top destinations as well.

Cilloniz participated in the official ceremony marking the inauguration of the modern Pisco International Airport. 

Corresponding construction entailed an investment of S/150 million (about US$44.38 million).

The project comprises a passenger terminal and complementary areas, a cargo terminal, a service and office building, a platform for aircrafts, a vehicular traffic area, a perimeter fence and new equipment.

Peru: Thousands celebrate Cusco's Kacharpari Carnival

Peru: Thousands celebrate Cusco's Kacharpari Carnival

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 Lima, Feb. 15. By dancing to the beat of typical and colorful music under bright sunshine, Cusco's people celebrated the great Kacharpari carnival on Sunday.

The festivity was inaugurated by Cusco residents at the city's Main Square during the morning. The parade saw citizens wearing traditional costumes, who marched across streets and avenues.

Over 20 delegations from several private and public institutions, as well as civil society participated in this cultural event.

Thousands of locals and tourists also took part in the festive activities by becoming witnesses of the amazing performances and decorative scenarios. 

Dances —such as Wallatas, Tupay, Wallata Salkaqocha or even Cusco's Carnival— amazed members of the jury, who assessed punctuality, attitudes, choreographies, costumes and quality displayed during the contest. 

Cusco's Municipal Company of Festivities (Emufec) Director Oscar Alzamora indicated that the city lived carnival celebrations to the full.

Likewise, he stressed that residents revalue their traditions and customs by performing a wide variety of typical dances.

 

Immersed in a joyful environment, domestic and foreign tourists did not stay immune to any of these cultural activities. They also enjoyed and danced to the rhythm of carnival music. 

Caral surprises the world for advanced knowledge and technology

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 Lima, Jan. 12. The global scientific community is still surprised by the advanced knowledge ancient Peruvian civilization of Caral had gained of agronomy, climatology, engineering, medicine and other sciences 5,000 years ago, researcher Ruth Shady pointed out.

Laboratories were set up to draw up agricultural schedules and forecast climate events —she said— which allowed them to determine the beginning and end of planting and harvesting seasons, as well as the changes in nature to adjust to them.

“As for energy exploitation and fluid mechanics, Caral took advantage of the wind, now known as the Venturi Effect, by channeling it through underground ducts in order to achieve high temperatures through bonfires,” he noted.

As U.S. physicians assessed the knowledge, they wondered how this civilization had come to know it 5,000 years ago, since such discovery was first made in 1740. 

“As for pharmacology, we found that Caral inhabitants used willow —containing the active chemical ingredient of aspirin— to relieve pain such as headaches. 

Another highlight was the civil engineering, which continues to amaze, since scientists applied the seismic resistance technology to the over-5000 year old constructions.

Google Street View to display more Peruvian attractions

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 Lima, Dec. 18. A great interest has driven Google Street View to capture panoramic images of diverse Peruvian archaeological sites, so a larger number of people will be allowed to virtually explore main tourist attractions and thus learn about the history of the Inca Nation.

Therefore, this tool is very important for countries' tourism and education sectors above all, Google Communications Manager for Colombia and Peru Susana Pabon expressed.

"The question is: Will other Peruvian archaeological sites continue to be displayed? The answer is yes. Google is committed to creating a more perfect map; we will travel to other areas. In this sense, other attractions will be featured indeed [...]," the Google officer told.

"By relying on more Peruvian digitalized sites, Google puts the spotlight on the country given that it draws people's interest in archaeological attractions which can be first virtually visited and in-person afterwards,” she added.

Posting Peru on the Google platform allows boosting domestic and international tourism. More people use the tool to conduct research on the nation, learn about its main tourist attractions and see 3D images.

The said project will rely on the "trekker" tool; a camera placed on a backpack carried by an operator, who tours around archaeological spots on foot.

"Street View is a feature available in Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Maps for mobile that allows users to explore the world through 360-degree street-level imagery," the Internet giant stated.

Peru: Receptive tourism up by 7%, to generate US$3.50 billion in 2015

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 Lima, Dec. 10. Peru's receptive tourism will expand by 7%, generate incomes worth US$3.50 billion and experience a significant recovery by year-end, National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) Chairman Jorge Jochamowitz reported.

"This will be a remarkable recovery compared to the scarce 1.7% growth recorded in 2014. Progress was possible thanks to the number of attendees to the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)," he affirmed.

Likewise, the Canatur officer estimated this figure may climb to 8% next year, supported by the upcoming APEC event to be held in Lima on November 17th-19th, 2016.

"However, a slight stagnation in 2016 is expected to occur due to the Dollar rise, El Niño climate phenomenon's presence and tourism market crisis expected to hit our country given the upcoming Rio Olympic Games (Brazil)," he noted.

Nonetheless, he said tourism should remain as the country's third foreign-currency generating sector.

Domestic tourism

According to Jochamowitz, domestic tourism will expand by 9% (41.3 million trips) in 2015, noting that 37.9 million trips took place the year before. 

"The average domestic tourist, a youngster, usually spends S/.400 (about US$119 million) per trip. They [young people] are boosting a new trip culture across the national territory," he told.

Peru Travel Mart 2016, Peru and Regions

On the other hand, the Canatur Chairman confirmed the 23rd Peru Travel Mart 2016 (PTM 2016) will take place at Lima's 27 de Enero Convention Center on May 13th-16th.

Jochamowitz forecasted this new edition will gather a total of 150 international buyers from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin American countries. 

Peru Travel Mart is a professional event, which provides the opportunity to build a greater knowledge of Peru, as a tourist destination, as well as a country to make business appointments with entrepreneurs arriving from overseas.

BBC to promote Peru's La Leche River Valley tourist attractions

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 Chiclayo (Lambayeque region), Dec. 09. La Leche River Valley's tourist attractions, among which Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary stands out, will be promoted in foreign countries thanks to United Kingdom's BBC network, it was announced.

Following studies conducted by the Peruvian Spectacled Bears Conservation Society (SBC) —which were led by biologist Robin Appleton along with a Peruvian-Canadian and American group— a BBC team arrived in the area to film these animals’ habitat and the territory's richness concerning natural and cultural values, Sican National Museum Director Carlo Elera affirmed.

"The BBC team stayed in the area for some time; some months have passed, and they are already working on the edition. The documentary will be introduced worldwide. They [team members] have been truly fascinated, since they did not expect to find a fauna such as this one [...],” he told Andina news agency.

According to studies conducted by researchers, spectacled bears are a representative population living in the equatorial dry forests’ wetlands.

These animals are associated with a series of mountains and petroglyphs. "Such animals were highly-valued by ancient Peruvians, who settled in the area," the archaeologist indicated.

This British project will be released in mid-2016. "It’s sort of like a special on the planet's unexplored corners, which is very popular in Europe," he told.

"It means Batangrande [archaeological area] and La Leche Basin will be promoted worldwide; thus, this part of the country will draw interest," he finally stated.

Channing Tatum's trip to Peru

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 Lima, Nov. 25. The arrival of US actor Channing Tatum in Peru is comprised in the series of efforts undertaken by the artist as medicinal plants Ambassador for the Runa Foundation.

As a non-profit, Runa Foundation sees beyond supply chains and brings together the resources needed to create markets that, at their core, benefit farming families and the forest.

The actor currently pays a visit to rainforest Tarapoto city.

According to international news sites, his plans comprise setting up a research center in alliance with the Shipibo community in the near future.

Tatum seems to be comfortable around fans. Photos of him standing next to locals were posted online.

The actor is expected to stay in Lima for seven days.