Articles tagged “peru”

Tourism

Peruvian officials dispute U.S. emergency travel warning for Cuzco

U.S. officers are required by law to let an embassy know about any potential threat they come across, which has led embassies to over-share information while following a better-safe-than-sorry policy.

Frank Bajak, Associated Press | 10 years ago

Tourism

U.S. bans officials from visiting Machu Picchu for fear of kidnapping plot

The U.S. issued an emergency message for citizens at the same time it issued the ban, but the difference in severity of the two messages highlights the department’s protocol for leaving travel decisions ultimately in the hand of the individuals.

John Quigley, Bloomberg | 10 years ago

Skift Originals

Ancient city in Peru among hottest destinations? Somebody forgot to tell the tourists

The Sacred City of Caral-Supe in Peru is undoubtedly worth a visit, but there are no signs that it is about to be overrun with tourists. In fact, there are few signs on the Pan-American Highway to even help people find it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Peru’s tourist demand is surging, and Hilton and Marriott want to be ready

Lima will be the primary beneficiary of the investments, but these hotel brands and others also see the benefits of spreading out to meet demand across Peru.

Alex Emery, Bloomberg | 10 years ago

Hotels

Peru, the next big hotel boom market in South America

How does Peru build a pipeline --and indeed reputation -- behind the Machu Picchu tourism machine? That's the big question is is trying to answer.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Checking in on Lima, Peru’s delicious restaurant revolution

Despite being an afterthought to international travelers for decades, Peru has the right mix of natural resources -- the sea and its climate -- and globe-trotting talent to make it an essential stop on any gourmand's itinerary.

Simeon Tegel, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Airlines

International airport planned for Cusco for tourists visiting Machu Picchu

Anyone who’s ever taken planes, trains, and buses to visit Machu Picchu can agree that an international airport will make the trip easier, but the it may also bring more tourists to the crumbling citadel than it can handle.

The Telegraph | 11 years ago

Tourism

Two more climbers perish on Peruvian climb, bringing number to eight this season

As climbing becomes more popular the real life and death challenges get lost in the promise of the adventure-packed brochures.

Frank Bajak, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Exploring Cuzco, Peru’s overlooked treasures

Skift | 11 years ago