Inca Trail is well positioned for visiting tourists

Inca Trail Network of Machu Picchu is in optimal conditions for the visit of domestic and foreign tourists, as during the month of February various maintenance and conservation were implemented.

"We have carried out cleaning work, conservation and maintenance of archaeological monuments as Patallaqta, Inkaraccay, Huayllabamba, Runcuraccay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñaywayna, Chachabamba and others located in this network of Inca roads," said Daniel Maraví Vega Centeno, holder Desconcentrada Cultural Department of Cusco.

He explained that maintenance work on the platform of the pedestrian walkway, railings, bridges, embankments and retention, drainage, drainage channels rainwater, camping areas, toilets and checkpoints located along the performed prehispanic road network.

"This work was done by teams that traveled to various parts of the Inca Trail, overcoming some difficulties as heavy rains this time; however, are satisfied with the work done, "he added.

Source: Portal de turismo.

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Peru was elected in Israel as best destination for trekking

At the end of 2015, the "Ruta del Inca" (Cusco) was selected in Israel as the best destination for trekking by users of social networks Lametayel, a portal through which the Commercial Office of Peru in Tel Aviv (OCEX Tel Aviv) promotes the culinary arts, rural tourism and forest of our country.

Lametayel is a company with over 20 years in the market. It has more than 200,000 subscribers virtual magazines and about 100,000 followers on Facebook.

The OCEX Tel Aviv said it has begun to open a path to new destinations, with the aim of increasing the number of Israeli tourists to Peru.

Source: Portal de turismo.

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Begin the sales of entrance ticket to Inca Trail in Cusco

Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco (DDCC) began yesterday the sale of entrance tickets to the Inca Trail, covering the period from 1 March 2016 to 28 February 2017. This period was held at a public event and the presence of representatives of the Public Ministry, Sernanp and private sector unions of tourism as the AATC.

The activity was fulfilled after checked in the computer system of the DDCC, which had not registered any sales for the period. The Special Provincial Prosecutor in Cusco Tourism, Ruben Villena, made the appropriate to ensure the transparency of the verification process.

Once the sale enabled, immediately tens of representatives of travel agencies and tour guides who made their purchases directly were attended.

As reported by the CDR, that measure of openness of ticket sales for the IncaTrail it is done under the Regional Executive Resolution 213 / MC Cusco approving the conditions of purchase of the Electronic Ticket.

Source: Portal de turismo.

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Now you can visit Machu Picchu from Google Street View

Thanks to an agreement between Google and the Ministry of Culture of Peru, anyone can now 'walk' among the most impressive Inca ruins in the world, accessing interactive panoramic images. Anyone can walk without leaving your home between the Inca ruins of MachuPicchu in Cusco, considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering.

Users can virtually go places like the astronomical observatory (Intihuatana), the Sun Temple and the Temple of the Three Windows, three sites dedicated to Inti, Quechua name of the sun god, the principal deity of the Incas.

Thanks to the tools of Google Maps and Google Earth, the panoramic views of Machu Picchu will be enjoyed by millions of Internet users, who can access by click of mouse to the Inca citadel located more than two thousand meters above sea level and considered one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet.

Machu Picchu is on the list of World Heritage of Unesco since 1983. In 2007 the citadel was declared one of the new seven wonders of the modern world.

Source: RT.

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The first blind athlete that conquered Inca Trail

On past October 14, Dan Berlin from Colorado and his team of three guides (Brad Graff, Charles Scott and Alison Qualter Berna) set out at 4:30 a.m. to tackle the full distance. He completed it in 13 hours and is claiming to be the first blind runner to have done so. He has become the first visually impaired runner to have completed the entire Inca Trail in one day.

The Inca trail is the most famous trek in South America and draws visitors from around the world. Located in Peru, the Inca Trail spans 26 miles covering the infamous Machu Picchu and has an elevation gain of 14,000 feet It is also considered to be one of the most difficult marathons in the world. Those who run or hike it have to be prepared for steep climbs and loose footing from the rock. 

Berlin said that the beauty of his adventures has been the most memorable. “We live in such a visual world that it’s difficult for some people to understand the beauty of a space,” he said. “For me, the beauty is the feel of the place. It’s the people that we’re with, feeling the soft earth, the hard granite steps, the humidity in the air.”

Source: Runningmagazine.ca

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Spectacular places for walking

What better way to get to Machu Picchu walking along intricate paths in the heart of the Peruvian Andes? The classic Inca Trail circuit is relatively short, but spectacular.

They are 40 kilometers through archeological ruins, rainforests and cloud forests. After four days of walking, walkers arrive at Machu Picchu at dawn.

Degree of difficulty: Moderate. Due to the height, physical fitness is required, although previous experience is necessary.

Source: La Prensa. 

UNESCO recognizes improvement in Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary management

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the progress showed by the Peruvian State in the integral management of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in Cusco thanks to a multisectoral work.

During the 39th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Bonn, Germany, UNESCO noted the work carried out by the National Service of Natural Protected Areas (Sernanp) in coordination with Ministries of Culture, Environment, Foreign Trade and Tourism, as well as the Regional Government of Cusco (GRC) and the Machu Picchu District Municipality.

Peruvian government officials showed the progress made in the preparation of the Public Use Plan, the Site Plan for the West Access of the Natural Area, and the Regulations on Sustainable Use and Tourist Visitation for the Conservation of the Llaqta of Machu Picchu.

The updating of the Inca Trail Regulations –which govern the tourism management in the Historic Sanctuary and the development of the carrying capacity study for the Llaqta of Machu Picchu– the Inca Trail Network and the Hiram Bingham road, were other aspects involved in the decision-making process of not including this archaeological monument in the “List of World Heritage in Danger.”

The country was given 18 months to fully implement the recommendations of the World Heritage Committee. 

Peru’s representatives issued a commitment document inked by authorities involved in the management of the sanctuary, which underscores the conclusion and implementation of the Risk Management Plan of Machu Picchu.

It also includes the decision to create specific prevention-oriented contingence plans that must be adopted to mitigate disaster effects such as fires and landslides –which put the safety of locals and visitors at risk– and the natural and cultural heritage in the natural protected area.

The approval of the Master Plan of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu 2015-2019 was one of the most important management tools for the Committee, as it shows the coordinated work among state organizations directly involved in the task.

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