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PeruRail will Take More Passengers to MachuPicchu |
PeruRail
will have 3 more train cars serving the Cusco- Machu Picchu route to allow
more visitors to visit the site. The new cars will increase the capacity
of the train by 150 seats. The train provides visitors with breathtaking
landscapes along
the way.
PeruRail
will also have 2 more locomotives, bringing the total number of
locomotives to 8. The new locomotives will help meet the demand in
the south and south east of Peru.
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New Archaeological Findings in Chachapoyas |
Tombs, presumably from the pre-Inca period, were found in the
outskirts of the city of Chachapoyas, department of Amazonas in
northern Peru. The tombs contain human and animal remains, as well
as ceramics from the Chachapoya culture. The findings were
discovered during the installation work for an agricultural fair,
the Feria Agropecuaria Artesanal - Feragro 2004.
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Preservation Projects
at Machu Picchu |
The
Peruvian government and the World Bank are working this week to define
projects to be developed in order to preserve the famous citadel of Machu
Picchu.
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The
projects will be financed by the World Bank with a disbursement of $8
million.
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Puno: A Cultural Adventure |
Perched at
a breathtaking 12,400 feet above sea level, Puno and the surrounding
countryside are the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the legendary
birthplace of the founders of the Inca Empire. Puno lies on the shores of
Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake. The Inca believed that
Manco Capac, their cultural founder, emerged from the waters of Lake
Titicaca. Near Puno, overlooking Lake Umayo, are chullpas or burial
towers, that once served as the tombs of high-ranking Aymara Lords.
Many ethnic
groups, such as the Uros, still depend on the lake for their living. The
Uros dwell on floating islands in the lake that they constructed using the
reeds that line the water. Three and a half hours from Puno by boat is the
Island of Taquile, where life has remained unchanged for centuries and
weavers still make traditional textiles. North of Taquile is the Island of
Amantani, famed for is straw baskets. An overnight stay on one of the
islands is highly recommended and unforgettable experience for visitors.
Dozens of
colonial settlements with ornate churches line the lake and bear witness
to its importance during colonial times. Puno is the famed folklore
capital of Peru.
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In Puno, there are many folk festivals
throughout the year to delight visitors and locals alike.
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New Huaca de la Luna Website |
The Huaca
de la Luna archaeological site, located in Trujillo, has a new website
with video, music, pictures and abundant information. The website was
constructed by the Private Northern University of Trujillo. Visit the address:
www.huacadelaluna.org.pe.
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Qoyllur Rit’i
Cultural Patrimony |
The Instituto Nacional de Cultura (INC) of Peru
declared the Qoyllur Rit’i Sanctuary and Festival celebrated in the
snowfall of Sinakara in the province of Quispicanchis, department of Cusco
as National Cultural Patrimony. The festival is celebrated every August
11th. Luis Guillermo Lumbreras, the head of the INC, signed the resolution
in a ceremony. He also said that the declaration corresponds with the
INC’s efforts to permanently identify the
traditional activities and events of Peru and recognize them as National
Cultural Patrimony.
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