Section of the Inca Trail in Pisaq Ruins Restored
[Originally published October 26, 2017] Exploring the sprawling Inca ruins of Pisaq were taken to a new level, after the Ministry of Culture inaugurated a 300-meter section of restored Inca Trail.
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Peru Congressman Proposes the Disneyfication of Cusco
[Originally published October 23, 2017] Mickey Mouse’s big 88th birthday adventure took him to Cusco last year. “A chance to learn about new cultures and meet new friends in Cusco? I’m all ears!” the world’s most famous rodent wrote on his Facebook FanPage.
But was the visit merely Mickey crossing Machu Picchu off his bucket list? Perhaps not.
The Inca Sun of Suns Could be Returned to Cusco – by Donald Trump?
[Originally published September 21, 2017] The ancient Inca emblem known as the “Sun of Suns” looms large on the principal avenues and government buildings throughout Cusco.
New Machu Picchu Entrance Times and Mandatory Guides as of July, Oh My!
[Originally published May 31, 2017] Yes, it’s now official. There will be two entry shifts for Machu Picchu, and the use of a certified guide to tour the citadel will be mandatory as of July 1, 2017.
