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Thu
29
Apr '10

Lima through our guests’ eyes

During a visit to Peru,  Rajo Laurel blogged about his last day in Lima Rajo’s Blog Enjoy!

Tue
27
Apr '10

Spring 2010 Newsletter: Peru celebrates as Machu Picchu reopens

We are delighted to announce that on April 3rd, Oscar winning actress Susan Sarandon achieved a career first by re-opening Machu Picchu to visitors.

Re-opening ceremonies included a blessing of the Mother Earth (Pachamama) by actress Susan Sarandon

Tue
27
Apr '10

How to spell Machu Picchu

First accounts of the existence of Machu Picchu, as described in the revised edition of John Hemming’s book, “Monuments of the Incas”  (2010 Thames & Hudson), date as far back as 1875 in a book by travel writer Charles Wiener.  He said that local people spoke to him of “other towns of Huaina Pitcho and Matcho Piccho towards the east.”

Fri
23
Apr '10

Susan Sarandon in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu reopens to visitors – including Hollywood’s own Susan Sarandon

Fri
23
Apr '10

Aracari in the Financial Times – The Last Word: How Peru’s tourism industry coped when its crown jewel was forced to close

Aracari’s very own Marisol Mosquera was quoted in today’s Financial Times, found at the following link. The article speaks about how Peru coped when its greatest attraction was forced to close for a period exceeding 2 months! Thankfully, Machu Picchu is now open for business and as breathtaking as ever.