Machu Picchu’s iconic mountain peaks to be closed April 2016
Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain, which form the northern and southern straddle peaks of the iconic Machu Picchu Sanctuary, will be closed to tourists…
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Machu Picchu spared from UNESCO endangered sites list
Machu Picchu has averted the long-feared threat of being added to UNESCO's infamous list of endangered cultural heritage sites, Cusco officials announced Monday. In a…
UNESCO chief tours Machu Picchu and lauds the beautiful experience
The director of UNESCO toured Machu Picchu this week and judging from his reaction, the long-standing threat that the Inca citadel will wind up on the infamous endangered sites list appears to be dissipating.
The Machu Picchu Master Plan 2015-2019
After two years of preparation, the new master plan for Machu Picchu has been approved, and it portends a drastic makeover of the tourist experience at…
Cusco ranked “Best Destination” and “Best Affordable Vacation” by US News
Cusco was chosen as Central and South America’s “Best Place to Visit” and “Best Affordable Vacation” in this year’s world travel ranking by U.S. News & World Report.