January 8, 2012
The Dakar arrives in Peru, wild route

Tournament is the world's most famous car, and after the Olympics and World Cup, the most watched on television. On Thursday, the 2012 Dakar Rally arrives in Peru. A convoy of more than 400 cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs from Argentina and Chile that will cross the deserts of southern dodging mountains, deserts and cliffs, facing thirst, the climate and the unknown.

By Oscar Miranda (The Republic Peru)

The morning of Thursday 12, when darkness still let you see the stars, over 200 motorcycles and ATVs from Arica cross Peruvian-Chilean border and the sea bet Tacna.The place you will receive is called Boca del Rio and is the southernmost resort in Peru.As the bikes arrive, and do a few hours after as many cars and trucks, in Boca del Rio will be writing a new chapter in the history of national sport. For the first time, our country will host the competition's most popular motorized world. And it all started there, near the mouth of the river Sama, where the sands are white and hard and the water calm like dolphins.

On Thursday, Peru will become the country's number 27 on natural landscapes give the Dakar Rally. This is one of the biggest sporting event of the year, followed by television in 190 countries, only surpassed in number of viewers for the Olympics and World Cup. In any event involving both car drivers and Dakar Rally: In this edition there are 466 registered vehicles, most cars (170) and motorcycles (190) but also trucks (76) and four-wheelers or squads (25). In the world of rallying, is one of the hardest. Only the tough and bold pilots dare to drive on their routes, chosen among those that meet the most extreme natural conditions.


The claw Peru

The so-called Inca Force consists of 19 Peruvian pilots, distributed in 11 teams, who, without the millionaire budget of its competitors, have been demonstrating since Mar del Plata strength of spirit and courage to face the desert. One of the most experienced is John Dibós, who, aboard his Toyota FJ Cruiser, with co-driver Gustavo Medina, overcame an upset in the fourth stage and continued with vigor, on the road. Weber and Alonso Diego Carrillo, Team Hard 4x4, faced a whole morning in the desert of San Juan, because of a malfunction, but recovered, and continued to finish the stage, convinced that arrive to Lima.

Reach the stars

Peruvian sands receive some of the biggest stars of world rallying. The Prince's most charismatic Nasser Al Attiyah (41), member of the Qatar royal, winner of last year's Dakar Rally. On Wednesday, before arriving in San Rafael, stopped his Hummer to take a photo with some fans who waited in the road and even gave one of them his sunglasses. In 2010, a child gave him a tour of Iquique with expenses paid to know your country. All love him.

It also comes Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel (46), the driver with Dakar as many wins (six bikes and three cars). At press time, leading the overall standings in cars. The star is the Spanish rider Marc Coma, who had been disputing with the current leadership in its category with his French teammate Cyril Despres.

Parade in the enclosure

On Sunday 15, once they reach the goal, in Asia, the vehicles will enter the center of Lima along the Pan American Highway South Expressway Javier Prado. The public can see them marching through the streets Paseo Colón, Garcilaso de la Vega and Tacna to the Plaza de Armas, which will host the awards. The machines will spend the night at the Paseo de los Heroes Navy.

Data

190 countries will see on television the Dakar Rally 2012.

466 vehicles were registered in this year's version. Most are motorcycles (190) and cars (170).

Figures

500 000 spectators will witness the race from Tacna to Lima, as calculated by the Mincetur.

2300 journalists from 25 countries have been accredited to cover the competition.

20 years is the youngest driver, Argentine Lucas Bonetto.

Machu Picchu, the first 'place to visit before you die'
Thursday December 1, 2011 | 11:04

The Inca citadel won the contest organized by "The Huffington Post" among its readers.Were placed on the pyramids of Giza, Egypt.


Machu Picchu to the world. Our wonder of the world continues to garner awards. This time,the impressive Inca city was chosen as the destination to be visited before dying in a competition organized by the leading daily online United States, "The Huffington Post."

As we know, this influential digital media took the destinations listed in the book "1000places you must see before you die", written by Patricia Schultz, and, after choosing 16 of them, he suggested that his readers what fate was you prefer.

The vote was singular. Couples were set at random and the winner advancing to the next stage. To reach the final, Macchu Picchu beat the Red Square in Moscow, the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, and Yellowstone National Park USA. And in the final choice was imposed on the Egyptian pyramids of Giza.

"Machu Picchu is without doubt the fate that every human being should visit at least once inyour life! I know of no place in the world can compare with him, "said one of the readers of" The Huffington Post "who participated in the contest.

ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION SERNANP for all operators  in the  Inca Trail,, PERIOD MARCH 2012 - FEBRUARY 2013

The Head of the Sanctuary in coordination with the Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism Cusco, communicated to those interested in obtaining the annual permit to operate and provide tourist services in the Inca Trail Network, the period of March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013, as provided in Articles 8 and 9 of Resolution Jefatural N º 259-2005-INRENA, which approves the Regulation of tourist use of the Network of Inca Trails of SHM and its Buffer Zone.

SCHEDULE FOR inscription AND RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES tour guides and support staff.

More information:  http://www.regioncusco.gob.pe/


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All Trek News Readers celebrate 100 years of the world Machu Picchu
Through our web site our customers share their pictures in the magical town. You also can show the world their experience in our world wonder. (we are preparing a link to the nearly 2000 photos that our friends and customers have sent.

Know the main festivities in honor of Machu Picchu

Commission for the centennial celebrations unveiled the official program
The high-level committee responsible for the organization and celebration of the centennial of Machu Picchu for the World yesterday announced the official program of activities. In this are those that will be held from 3 to 9 July.

So, for Sunday, 3 prepares a parade, which will be held at 10 am in the Imperial City.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday 6, the Regional Government of Cusco will lead a ceremony to be given the medal prominent Peruvians Inca Pachacutec. The event will take place in the temple Coricancha. Then, around noon will be held in Sacsahuamán, the South American Camelids Festival 2011.

The main day of celebrations will be July 7. There will be parallel activities in the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu and Cusco. In the first place mentioned will be held in the morning an activity that has been called "Salute to Machu Picchu: Evocation and staging of the traditional ceremony and greeting Tinkay four yours." There will also be an interpretation of the poem "Alturas de Machu Picchu" by the group Los Jaivas. Later in the evening, run a sound and light show will be accompanied by the Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra Andina Cusco.

Meanwhile, in the Imperial City will be offered in the morning, and in different places, a large cultural arts festival. Then, at 6 p.m. be screened at the Plaza de Armas the light show and sound of Machu Picchu. Then come concerts.

It is scheduled for Friday August 1st dance competition which will involve all 13 provinces of Cusco. There will also be a parade of floats in the main streets of the city. The 9 will develop a music festival which will feature leading national and international artists.

THE DATA
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Next to the official program was launched yesterday www.machupicchu100.org.pe website. Here is detailed information on all activities.

Gustavo Dudamel plans to conduct concerts in Machu Pichu

The event could be held in 2012 and meet the tenor Juan Diego Florez
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Saturday May 7, 2011 12:00 AM

Los Angeles .- Gustavo Dudamel does not hide his euphoria next year could conduct a concert with the Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez and the Simón Bolívar Symphony in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru, and plans are well advanced.

"It would be wonderful! A beautiful combination that would be emblematic. We're planning for 2012, but let's see if we succeed,''enthuses Venezuelan director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in an interview with Rev." The road is well advanced. The road is plowed and well plowed. We hope that when we sow, the harvest comes.''

The concert will be televised and will include music by composers Peruvians and other Latin American countries.

"Machu Picchu is not the place where many people can enter. It's for a very small. They will fit under 1,000 people, but it will be transmitted,''he said." Obviously we would make Latin American music, stuff from Peru, of course. We'll see, I think we'll keep as a surprise.''

Machu Picchu is the "South American Olympus''and the concert"is a beautiful plan, one of those life projects that keep you excited all the time,''he said Dudamel.

Increase to 33 thousand visitors to Machu Picchu from the beginning of the year.-

The money raised in the first quarter exceeded 18 million 435 000 532 nuevos soles, estimated Mincetur
Increase to 33 thousand visitors to Machu Picchu from the beginning of the year

The money raised in the first quarter exceeded 18 million 435 000 532 nuevos soles, estimated Mincetur
Friday April 15, 2011 - 7:28 a.m.
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(Andina). Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mara Seminario, reported that the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco, an increase of 33 thousand visitors in the first quarter of 2011 versus the same period in 2009.

He explained that this figure represents a revenue growth reaching 18 million 435 000 532 nuevos soles.

Was taken as the base year 2009 as the site was partially closed to tourism between January and April 2010, due to weather events that affected the path train.

THANKS TO THE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT
The announcement was made at a meeting with the Peruvian Association of Tour Operators and Internal (APOTUR) and the Ministry of Culture, which presented the ticketing system electronics specialists sanctuary Computer Operator tourism enterprises and the Peruvian Association of Travel and Tourism (APAVIT).

"The implementation of electronic ticketing has allowed us to have timely and reliable information, since it is possible to create profiles of visitors, using data such as nationality, age and sex, their behavior over time of visits, number of readmissions , seasonality, etc. "said Seminar.

He argued that this will provide a better statistical handling facilitating decision-making for the design of strategies for tourism development.

He stressed that this tool provides a first class service, and to increase the competitiveness of the destination and offer the visitor facilities should be provided Machu Picchu in the modern world of wonder.

"The electronic ticket will not only facilitate the visit of tourists, but it will be a great addition for traders, because we can provide better service by removing barriers and procedures. Is a step to get the same level as other global destinations, "said Heidi Evans, director of APOTUR.

Finally, it was announced that the portal system was certified to international safety online sales, which in May will be able to make purchases with operators such as Visa and Mastercard.

According to the Regional Directorate of Culture of Cusco, the Inca city received 113,709 visitors, domestic and foreign, during the first quarter.

Of that number, 14,254 made their entry through the Inca Trail, adventure travel route that is required, mostly foreign visitors.
It is reported three times more than recorded in the same period last year: 42,642. Also exceeds the figure of 2009 when 79,511 tourists came, 15,395 of the Inca Trail.

Some important news of Machu Picchu that are circulating on the web

Archaeological exhibition inaugurated at the Government Palace

The president, Alan Garcia Perez, said the recovery of the artifacts from Machu Picchu that were in the possession of Yale University, marks a historic duty and cultural balance is restored.

"Today we close a circle, we restore a balance that is also ecological, environmental, historical and cultural, returning to Cuzco and Machu Picchu these remains, we are delivering an historic duty, " he said.

This was stated during the opening ceremony of the exhibition at the Government Palace, the former Machu Picchu archaeological pieces returned by Yale University, after they were given on loan for 100 years.

He noted that he pleases, as a member of a popular government, having made that possible, when receiving the first batch of 360 parts of the country they were taken in 1912 by the discoverer of Machu Picchu Hiram Bingham.

"We know that in our Indian blood veins, we know of who are descended from this long line and therefore we feel this move as a bailout of our old imperial great state, "he said.

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English group pioneer of electronic music is presented on 2 April in Lima
1:00 Vocalist of The Human League wants to know Machu Picchu in Peru visiting

Lima, mar. 09 (ANDINA). Knowing the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco is one of the wishes that the lead singer of the British musical group The Human League, Phil Oakley, hopes to accomplish during his first visit to Peru, scheduled for next month.

This band, one of the pioneers of electronic music, will be presented at the Convention Center Scencia, the Lima district of La Molina, on 2 April.

"It is my honor to return to South American land and I am more than happy because I will know more than other countries such as Peru, a place I love for their ancient culture and I know something, as I have researched in books," said in an interview with the BBC in England.

Oakley welcomed back to this region after an absence of seven years.

"I will have free time to visit Machu Picchu. I have friends who have gone there and say it's completely awesome, "he said.

The singer said he believes 55 years in this citadel there is much energy. "I think a lot, and I was told that this is the best place in the world to get fully recharged," he said.

Known in Peru for 80's hits like 'Do you want me', 'Love Action' and 'Human', among others, The Human League for the first time come to this country as part of the world tour presentation of his new album, entitled "Credo," which will be released on March 21.

The song 'Night People', launched late last year as a preview of this CD, shows the trio now (in addition to complete Oakley vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley) developing a sound similar to his most famous recordings.

Machu Picchu increased visits to Peru Colombia
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Bogotá. The architectural features and mystery that surround the ruins of Machu Picchu have become one of those places that tourists in the world have on their list of outstanding travel.

This destination, full of history, was declared in July 2007 one of the Wonders of the World, along with others such as The Coliseum in Rome (Italy) and Chichén Itzá (Mexico). This year marks 100 years since its rediscovery.
His accolades do not stop there. The ruins where he lived the first Inca emperor, Pachacuti, is on the list of World Heritage of Unesco.

His mystical places it among the preferred destinations for Colombians. So says data released by Anato (Colombian Association of travel agencies and tourism), which points to Peru as one of the six most-visited places nationals, after the United States, Panama, Ecuador, Spain and Venezuela.
And that preference for the Andean country is on the rise. While in 2009, 72,281 Colombians traveled to Peru, in 2010 the figure was 84,235, representing an increase of 16.5%.

Meanwhile, the number of Peruvians who come to the country is also significant. In 2009, the arrival of citizens of Peru was 77,872 and in 2010 reached 79,274, ie 1.8% increased visitors.
According Anato, nationals of Peru are located in the fifth place of the more tourists who visit Colombia.
Promotion

Ricardo is a geographer specializing Bohl, who has been entrusted with the mission to major world tourism fairs to present the charms of his native Peru.

Bohl was a few days ago in Colombia, in order to present the main tourist attractions in Peru, including Machu Picchu.

The Inca country wants to show the variety of cultural and natural attractions it has, especially, what they have termed `` South Circuit, which, the jewel in the crown is Machu Picchu.
In an interview with Colprensa, Peruvian geographer spoke about the plans are to celebrate the centenary of the rediscovery.

What comprises the South Circuit?
This includes the South Circuit Cusco, Machu Picchu where. We also have a long list of attractions in the world known as Lake Titicaca.
For example, Arequipa the white city is being built with a white volcanic stone. This is is a quiet, slow, ideal for walking and enjoying the beauty of night and day.
At this Ica south of Lima, where the Nazca lines, which is part of the pre-Inca culture.
This is a very complete circuit with beaches and a very particular piece of forest.

What's New for the tourist who has visited Peru?
There are new archaeological discoveries, biological, so we are always ready to show these developments. The traveler to Peru is demanding, always wants to learn more. He's not going to take a picture, want to know why and wherefore of things he knows, and he says that Peru, a restless and intelligent tourist.

South Circuit, what is the least known?
I think that Cusco has multiple readings, a few times, are made. Almost always associated with the Andean world view, but I feel necessary to give the prominence it deserves. This is a Latin American capital. The services have improved and the change has been notorious for international tourism. In addition, people in the tourist regions of the country is no longer part of the decor, by contrast, have become entrepreneurs in tourism. There, tourists can come and live in communities that specialize in textiles and ancient farming techniques. This has meant that tourism is a real meeting in which host and guest are enriched.

"The Peruvian government has valued their own cultural heritage?
The Peruvian government has learned to appreciate their own culture, and has managed to give a bonus to travelers to make things as significant as the fact that 40% of international tourists traveling to Peru for the first time back.

How do you celebrate 100 years of Machu Picchu?
There is anxiety in Peru for the celebration. There are many discussions about how it will hold, it will be an event of international stature, so has invited artists from around the world. The festival will be preceded by Mario Vargas Llosa and is expected to be Juan Diego Flórez. Undoubtedly, in July will begin a year of celebrations, for one hundred years not meet every day.
And Lima?
Key is to enjoy Lima. Already opened the mass transportation system, inspired by the TransMilenio. In addition, the historic center is much improved, is livelier and pedestrians, night and day.

And Mother of God?
It's a jungle than the one known Colombians. An isolated area, until recently, and a range of ecotourism attractions, of which we are very proud.

Other tourist destinations in the South American country
Lima: The Peruvian capital (photo) is another place you can not miss, according to Peruvian geographer, Richard Bohl. "In addition, we present a kind of beautiful beaches, but there are others that can be attractive and delicious. We have different types of beaches with an addition: a fresh water ideal for intense summers to come," he said.

Lake Titicaca, is ideal as experiential tourism, community, both on the coast and islands, encountering a large number of indigenous tribes in the eyes of a Westerner living in a mess, but it is a disorder that runs like clockwork for them. It is another form of order. Among the attractions there are the Nazca Lines and Cuzco.

Yale University Will Surrender a Bunch of Incan Artifacts
By Jimmy Im

Yale University Will Surrender a Bunch of Incan Artifacts If you've been to the ancient site of Machu Picchu, you know it's an incredibly special place. You're probably also aware that, unlike many other historic attractions, there's no museum attached to it, not even in the city center. That's not because artifacts don't exist. In fact, there're thousands of them...in New Haven, Connecticut. Machu Picchu was discovered by Yale historian Hiram Bingham in 1912, who thought it would be nifty to bring all the artifacts he found back home with him, perhaps as trophies or because he knew they would be well protected. Let's hope Bingham didn't expect the move to be permanent. After decades of controversy, the treasures are going back to Peru.
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The Peruvian government and Yale University have been fighting over the relics almost since they were discovered. But at a meeting this past weekend, Yale finally agreed to return all the artifacts in 2011, just in time for the 100th anniversary of Machu Picchu. There are between 4,000 to 40,000 artifacts in Yale’s Peabody museum, depending on how they are catalogued, including mummies, bones, pottery, ceramics, and gold objects. Taken as a whole, it’s one of the most valuable Inca collections in the world. But don’t expect attractive, Tutankhamun-style glitz. “In terms of beauty,” says John Verano, an anthropologist who studied the artifacts, “the collection is pretty junky. It’s not museum quality.”