A new bridge to Machu Picchu
Work is set to begin next week to replace Puente Ruinas, the 60-year-old modular Bailey bridge that spans the Vilcanota River to Machu Picchu. State news…
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Scientists to Study Ancient DNA to Unravel the Mystery Of Machu Picchu
A team of archaeologists will study the genomes from skeletal remains discovered by Hiram Bingham at Machu Picchu to better understand the origins and purpose of the ancient Inca…
Improved tourism security for Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Peru's tourism ministry this week launched a new program with the tourism police to offer increased protection to travelers in Cusco, Machu Picchu and all of…
Crowds through the Clouds to Temple Fortress of Kuelap
Peru President Ollanta Humala presided over a ground-breaking ceremony last week to kick off construction of a cable car system to reach the Chachapoya temple fortress…
Hiram Bingham Highway to Machu Picchu needs urgent upkeep
The Hiram Bingham Highway to Machu Picchu, built nearly 67 years ago, could have only a year and five months of “useful life” left, a top government environmental official says.