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Trujillo Site of Pachamama
Ritual |
As part of the
organization of the “First International Encounter of the Andean and Moche
Spirituality”, the sacred ritual of the Pachamama was carried out in
Trujillo. The Pachamama is considered to be the personification of the
earth in the Inca culture. The Quechua Masters came to the fields of Moche
from as far away as Puno and Cusco to take part in the ceremony.
The
activities took place the 19th and 20th of November. The “First
International Encounter of the Andean and Moche Spirituality” took place
with the goal of showcasing the diverse tourist attractions in northern
Peru specifically mystical and cultural tourism, especially the living
culture that exists in the area and attractions with Moche origins.
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13th International Tourism
Exchange |
Arequipa is once again
the location for the 13th annual International Tourism Exchange that will
take place starting December 10th.
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This event has been
successful in the past due to AVIT (Arequipa Association of Travel Agents)
and has had more participants taking part each year. This annual
convention brings together both national and international businesses in
the tourism sector. Participants at the
convention will include airlines (American Airlines, Iberia, Lloyd Aero
Boliviano, Lufthansa, Aeroparacas, Aeroica, LanPeru, Southern Winds, and
Varig), tour operators (Caminos del Sol, Carrusel Reps, Destinos Mundiales,
Kis, Nexos, Farjo Reps, Explorama Lodge of Iquitos, Continental Tours of
Cusco, Buganvilla tours of Ica, and Peru Incas Explorers of Arequipa),
hotels and lodgings (Libertador Hotels, Casa Andina B&B, Sonesta Posada
del Inca Hotels, Hotel Monasterio, Novotel Cusco, Hotel El Dorado Plaza de
Iquitos, Hotel Puerto Inka, Mirador de Monasterio Hostal de Arequipa,
Queens Villa Hotel, Hotel Turístico Collahua, Hotel Kuntur Wasi, La Casa
de Mamayachi Albergue, Tradición Colca, Solar Rosario, El Balcón de Don
Zacarias del Valle del Colca), reservation systems (Amadeus Peru, S.A. and
Sabre International, Inc.), Assistance Cards (Assist Card, Euroamerican
Assistance, Travel Ace, WOT), tourism organizations (PromPeru, Apavit,
Apotur, Cámara de Turismo de Huanchaco, Programa Corredor Turístico Sur
Peruano, Ahora- Arequipa),and others
(Centro Comerciales
Turísticos S.A., Museo Santuarios Andinos, Colonial Cusco, Museo la
Recoleta, Museo Santa Teresa de Arequipa, Avis Rent a Car, and Restaurante
Zig Zag). Attendees from Bolivia
include Eba Trans Tour Operator, and
Travel and Tourism Agency Queen Travel. Attendees from Chile will include 10 tour
operators and hoteliers from Arica and Iquique.
The conference will
culminate with a dinner gala celebrating the end of the year at the Hotel Libertador. For more information, or reservations please fax: 054-273433
or email:
avit@camara-arequipa.org.pe
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Barranco, Lima's Neighborhood |
Barranco is an idyllic bohemian neighborhood in Lima. It is nestled
on the Pacific coast and is known for its breathtaking beaches and
captivating views. The area has been reborn over the last 15 years with
many restoration and development projects. Its parks and republican-style
mansions have been restored and have regained their original splendor.
Barranco has some of the best beaches in Lima as well as many cultural
attractions. The area is preferred by artists, writers and lovers for its
tranquil and serene surroundings. If visitors cross the Puente de los
Suspiros they are treated to spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Numerous musical and cultural performances can be seen in one of the many
plazas. For visitors to Lima, Barranco is a must see destination.
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