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Peru: Sandboarding, whale watching and pre-Inca civilisation

From glacier hikes to exhilarating sandboarding, Peru is packed with adventure.

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Rainforest rangers are being trained in the Amazon’s tallest treehouse

Education is changing the lives of Indigenous Peruvians in the Amazon.

28/01/2024

Culture news

Peru recovers more than 200 extraordinary pre-Hispanic artefacts

The diverse collection of repatriated objects includes pre-Hispanic objects, such as Quipus, Lithic artefacts, Inca sculptures, Chancay culture textiles, and ceramic pieces.

18/01/2024

Destinations

Which countries can Europeans visit longest without a visa?

From Georgia to Canada, these eight countries offer tourist visas of up to one year.

01/11/2023

Culture news

Scientists unveil reconstructed face of Peru's most famous mummy

In a remarkable unveiling, the potential true appearance of "Juanita," Peru's iconic mummy has been revealed: a teenage Inca girl sacrificed more than half a millennium ago on the lofty Andean peaks.

26/10/2023

Culture news

Heaviest animal ever may be ancient whale found in Peruvian desert

The bones were discovered more than a decade ago by Mario Urbina from the University of San Marcos’ Natural History Museum in Lima.

03/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: On this day in 1911, Machu Picchu was "discovered"

24 July 1911: The discovery of Machu Picchu

24/07/2023

Culture news

A 600-year-old Inca tradition: Peruvians worship sun with 'Inti Raymi'

A 600-year-old Inca tradition that shows no sign of aging. Peruvians have been celebrating the sacred Sun Festival 'Inti Raymi' with the help of thousands of spectators from around the world.

03/07/2023

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WATCH: Rope bridges preserving the Inca heritage

Every June, communities in the Cusco region, capital of the Inca empire, join efforts in making ropes out of q’oya plants to renovate the Q'eswachaka bridge.

20/06/2023

Culture news

Watch: Peruvian villages unite to rebuild ancient Inca rope bridge

Every June, the Quechua indigenous people celebrate a dedicated conservation ritual in the heart of the ancient Inca empire to rebuild the Q'eswachaka rope bridge.

19/06/2023

Culture news

Watch: Peruvian pilgrims climb mountains to pray to Lord of Star Snow

Amidst the majestic Vilcanota mountain range, located 1,000 kilometers southeast of Lima, Peru, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds as hundreds of devoted Peruvians ascend the slopes of Mount Sinakara.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Ancient tomb of Pre-Colombian Chancay culture leader found in Lima

Archaeologists have recently discovered the tomb of an elite figure from the pre-Hispanic Chancay culture at the Macaton funerary archaeological site in Peru.

23/05/2023

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Homes fumigated in Peru to eradicate mosquitoes spreading dengue virus

For the past two weeks, health workers have been fumigating homes in Peru in a bid to eradicate mosquitoes that spread the dengue virus.

12/05/2023

Peru

Bodies of 27 Peruvian mine fire victims taken to morgue

The remains of 27 victims have been taken to the local morgue after Peru's worst mining accident in recent years.

09/05/2023

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Watch: Police block migrants trying to enter Peru from Chile

Peru is applying a 60-day state of emergency and sending troops to its borders.

28/04/2023

Culture news

Archaeologists unearth pre-Incan mummy with skin and hair in Peru

The mummy, which is believed to be between 800 and 1,200 years old, was found in an ancient mud urban centre called Cajamarquilla, located on the outskirts of Lima.

26/04/2023

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Peruvian shamans perform rituals on Earth Day

Peruvian shamans perform rituals on Earth Day

22/04/2023

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Peru brings back Inti Raymi ceremony with hopes of reviving tourism

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peru will welcome back the Inti Raymi celebration this June. Last Friday it marked its return with an official ceremony.

17/04/2023

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Heavy rains leave 65 dead in Peru since the beginning of the year

The spokesperson of the police rescue force in Lima warns that landslides will keep occurring as heavy rains continue to drench the region.

24/03/2023

Republic of Ecuador

Strong earthquake hits Ecuador and Peru, killing at least 14 people

The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about 6.8 that was centered just off the Pacific Coast.

19/03/2023