http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima, Amazon Rainforest, Titicaca and more Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:47:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Chez Wong, an unpetentious huarique located in the humble district of La Victoria, is said by many limeños to serve the best ceviche in town. Eating there, though, is not as simple as getting there. There are no signs on the front door (which remains always closed) and it's absolutely ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/06/02/new-restaurant-review-chez-wong/ Famous for its chita a la sal, a white, tender fish baked in a thick crust of salt, Costanera 700 is probably Lima's first nikkei restaurant (that is, a Peruvian-Japanese cuisine). Read Costanera 700 's full review. http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/05/30/new-restaurant-review-costanera-700/ A delicate blend of the highest-quality local ingredients, Peruvian traditions, and forefront international techniques (including, though not intrusively, those developed by Adrià and his molecular cuisine), Fusión is one of Lima's top-dining restaurants [full review] http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/05/29/new-restaurant-review-fusion/ According to Peru's First Vice President, Luis Giampietri Rojas, a direct flight between Lima International Airport and China could begin operating soon. Giampietri Rojas, who is also chairman of the preparatory committee of the 2008 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, said that Peru's government is highly interested in turning Lima ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/04/08/peru-china-direct-flight-could-operate-soon/ This 1500-megapixel photo of Machu Picchu, by photographer Scott Howard, provides such a deepness of detail that you could explore it for hours. You get to see the rocks' lichen and even graffiti! The image uses more than 400 single photos and took some 65 minutes to shoot completely (and ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/03/14/machu-picchu-mega-pixel-photo/ Online travel insurance company, WorldNomads.com, has launched a contest with a huge first prize: a 15-day adventurous holiday to Peru from anywhere in the world. The contest is called "Where in the World is Sanchez?" and asks participants to send photographs or video of Sanchez doing things all over ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/03/10/win-a-trip-to-peru-with-world-nomads/ Of course the news story published by The Spoof is a satire, but funny: Scientists report that the Peru meteorite which is inside the crater it created when it hit the Earth has been hit by another meteorite. Astronomer Dr. Povenmire Finootch says he is not surprised by this event. He told ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/03/03/peru-meteorite-crater-hit-by-new-meteorite/ National Geographic reported last week of a mysterious pyramid complex discovered near the city of Piura, in Peru's northern coast. The discovery --several truncated pyramids and a large adobe platform-- was made by construction crews at the beggining of January. It is supposed to be a vast ceremonial site ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/28/mysterious-pyramids-discovered-in-peru/ The 48-hour strike to protest against a tourism draft law has cut off Cusco from the rest of the country. Main roads have been blocked by the protesters, as well as the railroad to Machu Picchu. The authorities, in order to prevent major damages, have closed the airport until Saturday ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/22/strike-in-cusco/ A completely new section on ThePeruGuide regarding Puno and Lake Titicaca, one of the most exciting destinations in Peru. There is something undeniably mystical in the profound-blue waters of Lake Titicaca. According to the Incas, the Sun, Moon, and stars rose from the depths of the world's highest navigable lake to ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/22/puno-and-lake-titicaca/ Peru Negro, probably the longest-standing exponent of Afro-Peruvian culture and music, will perform next Saturday, February 23rd at the Arsht Center, Miami. Their high-energy show, a dazzling combo of celebratory dances and vibrant live music, bring to life the folkloric history of their ancestors (Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts). The ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/21/peru-negro-in-miami/ The New 7 Wonders of the World was a huge event during 2007, in particular the final ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, that saw Machu Picchu elected as one of the New 7 Wonders. During 2008, a new set of 7 wonders will be elected, this time regarding Nature only. As ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/17/peruvian-nominees-for-new-7-wonders-of-nature/ A very interesting article appeared yesterday in The Economist magazine: Killing the tourism goose. It warns that the uncontrolled, frequently chaotic growth of the tourism industry in Peru could irreversibly damage both Peru's nature and cultural heritage. The Economist's admonition is clear: INCA ruins, splendours from even-older cultures, Spanish colonial towns, ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/15/how-fast-can-perus-tourism-grow/ According to Aussie newspaper The Age, Machu Picchu ranks among the World's Top10 most romantic destinations. Particularly romantic, watching the dawn break over the old Inca ruins. http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/14/sunrise-at-machu-picchu-for-romance/ The Amazon River is being proposed as one of the Natural Wonders of the World. The candidature of the World's largest river in terms of water volume will be endorsed by Peru's Loreto region, through its Department of Foreign Trade, Tourism and Handicrafts. The Amazon ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/12/amazon-river-for-natural-wonder/ An article by Kelly Hearn, appeared today in National Geographic News, reports about the descovery of a 2,000-year-old mine in the Peruvian Andes. This, according to archaeologists, offers proof that pre-Inca cultures mined hematite iron ore centuries before the Inca Empire. Hearn points out: The discovery, reported by a U.S. archaeologist, ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/12/ancient-iron-ore-mine-discovered-in-peruvian-andes/ Timesonline's Jeremy Lazell travels the World in search for remote hotels and finds one of the farthest in Lake Titicaca. Managed by Casa Andina, Suasi Island hotel is a beautiful adobe-and-reed hotel located in the small 106-acre island of Suasi, one of the most charming within the whole Lake Titicaca. ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/11/one-of-the-worlds-most-remote-hotels-in-lake-titicaca/ According to El Comercio, a demostration in Cusco that draw some 25.000 protesters ended without consequences. The protest was called after knowledge of a draft Law that would make it easier for private investors to build near famous ancient sites in Cusco. Roads were blocked and the train service from ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/08/cusco-protest-against-tourism-draft-law/ According to Mexican newspaper El Universal, filming for next James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, will include scenes in Machu Picchu. Allegedly, filming will occur during the first half of March, while the film is expected for November 2008. The report says that the production crew will consist of approximately 250 ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/07/james-bond-filming-in-machu-picchu/ PromPeru, Peru's Tourism Promotion Agency, has launched a nice advertising campaign in London. More than 300 taxis on the British capital will carry distinctive images of Peru, promoting the country as a choice vacation destination. According to PromPerú, the UK is Peru's second largest incoming tourist market in Europe. In ... http://theperuguide.com/peru_travel_adventure_news/2008/02/07/peru-on-london-taxis/