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Message from the
Consulate General of Perú |
On Thursday, 28th July,
Peru will celebrate the 184th Anniversary of its Independence. Special
good wishes to Peruvians living abroad and all friends of Perú who will be
organizing events or participating in celebrations on this important
occasion.
Please visit our web page for details on some of these events.
http://www.consuladoperu.com.
¡Felices Fiestas Patrias!
¡Feliz 28 de Julio!
¡Viva el Perú!
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Alternative Tourism in
Peru |
The promotion of tourism in unknown areas of Peru is having a positive
impact on the people of rural communities. The agrarian communities in the
provinces of Calca, Cusco and Urubamba are benefiting from the support of
the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Swiss
Cooperation Agency for Technical Development.
In the last three years, JICA has invested $373,923.32 to execute the
project in three zones: the Urubamba mountain range, the Apurimac canyon
and Ollantaytambo. Some of the communities that are benefiting from the
development are: Canchacancha, Quishuarani, Cuncani, Yanahuara, San Pedro
de Cachora, Mollepata, Collpapampa, Yanama, Totora, Ollantaytambo,
Cachiccata and Chanccachucco.
The project, named Generation of Employment, seeks to end extreme poverty
by promoting the micro and small businesses in areas that are an
alternative to Cusco, for tourists. An example of the project’s work is
the Las Canteras de Cachiccata restaurant located on a dock. In addition
to the restaurant, tourists are able to take a little-known hike from
Huaran to Ollantaytambo.
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In accordance with JICA, the goal of the program is to improve the quality
of life for families in extreme poverty and to integrate them into the
business activity of alternative tourist circuits.
This project also helps to preserve the cultural and natural patrimony of
the area. The plan is currently in its last phase and the Center for the
Promotion of Small and Micro Business (Prompyme) is taking over the
project with the goal of sustaining the project and the improvements in
the future. In order to stabilize and implement the advances of the
project, a consulting committee has been instituted. With programs such as
this, visitors are provided with a unique opportunity to learn about Peru,
its people and its culture, while helping communities to sustain tourism
related businesses.
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Lima Among the Ten Least
Expensive Cities |
The Union of Swiss Banks
named Lima as one of the ten least expensive cities in the world to live
in. It was named second in Latin America, after Buenos Aires. The top five
in Latin America was completed by: 3) Bogotá, 4) Santiago and 5) Caracas.
In the world, the top five most expensive cities were
1) Oslo, 2) Copenhagen, 3) Tokyo, 4) London, 5) Zurich.
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Peruvian Coffees
Triumph in Paris |
The Academy of Coffee of the Association of Cafes of Paris awarded La
Florida de Cajamarca and La Flor de Miraflores Jaén with the award for one
of the best coffees in Paris.
They were crowned as having the most aromatic coffee in the contest.
The event took place in the oldest café in the French capital and 14
judges determined the winners. With this prize, Peruvian coffee producers
were catapulted to the best international level.
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Machu Picchu Calendar
Wins Awards |
The 2005 Machu Picchu calendars
won two awards, one in the U.S.A. competition and one in the international
competition with the National Calendar Marketing Association. The awards
were:
- Most Original Calendar,
receiving a Bronze Medal, and
- Best Graphic Design, which
received a Merit Award (the top award of the International Division went
to the University of Applied Sciences of Wiesbaden, Germany).
Kenneth and Ruth Wright are experts that continue researching in Machu
Picchu and surroundings and have produced, not only this extraordinary
yearly calendar, but books like ‘Machu Picchu, A Civil Engineering Marvel’
by Kenneth Wright and Alfredo Valencia and ‘The Machu Picchu Guidebook, A
Self Guided Tour’ by Ruth Wright and Alfredo Valencia.
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Bilingual Children’s Book
Wins Awards |
The bilingual children’s book, "Maria
and the Stars of Nazca / Maria y las Estrellas de Nazca" by Anita Jepson-
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Gilbert, has been awarded first place by
the Colorado Independent Publishers Association in two categories:
children’s books and a special category for bilingual literature.
The second award was given in
recognition of the books contribution to bilingual literacy. This is the
first children’s book about the Lines of Nazca in Peru and Maria Reiche,
the woman who spent most of her life studying the lines and working to
preserve them. For more information about the book, please visit:
http://www.nazcaresources.com
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Tourism in Peru increases 23% |
The President of the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), Carlos
Canales made the announcement that tourism in Peru increased 23% from
last January through the beginning of March. Tourists are drawn to Peru
by its rich culture, exciting adventures, breathtaking landscapes and
friendly people.
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Peruvian Pisco Wins
International Medals |
Peruvian Pisco won three of the five gold
medals awarded at the recent international contest “Vintners International
2005” in Paris. The Peruvian Pisco was able to win these awards in tough
competition against more than 2,000 other beverages from many countries of
the world. Two of the gold medals were awarded to the piscos “Viejo Tonel
Acholado” and “Viejo Tonel Italia” produced by Agroindustria Viejo Tonel
and distributed in Peru and abroad by the Poseidon Company. Pisco “Viejo
Tonel Mosto Verde” from the same company won the silver medal. Pisco
“Ocucaje Italia”, produced by Viña Ocucaje, won the third gold medal.
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