- the Maca market is increasing in Europe and Asia
the Maca market is increasing in Europe and Asia
Maca demand has increased considerably in Europe and Asia, as in the first quarter exports totaled $ 3.17 million and advance 10% at the end of 2010, the Commission for the Promotion of Peru Export and Tourism (Promperú .)
"At this time the U.S. and Japan continue as the lead plaintiffs, followed by Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom," stated the director of export promotion PromPeru, Juan Carlos Mathews.
From the year 206 has been growing, when sales reached $ 3.26 million in 2007 totaled $ 3.91 million in 2008 to U.S. $ 4.10 million last year to U.S. $ 4.76 million.
Maca demand has increased considerably in Europe and Asia, as in the first quarter exports totaled $ 3.17 million and advance 10% at the end of 2010, the Commission for the Promotion of Peru Export and Tourism (Promperú .) "At this time the U.S. and Japan continue as the lead plaintiffs, followed by Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom," stated the director of export promotion PromPeru, Juan Carlos Mathews. From the year 206 has been growing, when sales reached $ 3.26 million in 2007 totaled $ 3.91 million in 2008 to U.S. $ 4.10 million last year to U.S. $ 4.76 million.
- Will be built a road to machupicchu
Today unanimously approved the bill by a single article which declares of public necessity and national interest priority of road construction Machu Picchu - Santa Teresa - Santa Maria, as well as conducting studies of the Santa Teresa - Mollepata.
The opinion was passed with 77 votes in first ballot and was exonerated from the requirement of second ballot also unanimously (76 votes).
This road will become a viable alternative to rail service is now the only access to the historic monument from the city of Cusco
Also avoid a return to stop the influx of tourists to natural disasters, as happened in January when the railway was badly affected by rain, said lawmakers who supported the proposal.
At that time, access by train to Machu Picchu was closed until April 1 for safety while working in rehabilitation, resulting in a decline in tourist arrivals.
Today unanimously approved the bill by a single article which declares of public necessity and national interest priority of road construction Machu Picchu - Santa Teresa - Santa Maria, as well as conducting studies of the Santa Teresa - Mollepata.
The opinion was passed with 77 votes in first ballot and was exonerated from the requirement of second ballot also unanimously (76 votes).This road will become a viable alternative to rail service is now the only access to the historic monument from the city of Cusco
Also avoid a return to stop the influx of tourists to natural disasters, as happened in January when the railway was badly affected by rain, said lawmakers who supported the proposal.At that time, access by train to Machu Picchu was closed until April 1 for safety while working in rehabilitation, resulting in a decline in tourist arrivals.
- Señor de Huanca
Señor de Huanca [English]
The holiday is celebrated every September 14, characterized by a massive pilgrimage of devotees.
Every year, on September 14, thousands of devotees from Cusco, Peru and even from different places like Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile, are directed to the sanctuary of Huanca to receive blessings. From Cusco, take 4-6 hour hike to get to "The Lord of Huanca.
Huanca is a beautiful site located at the foothills Pachatusan (who holds the world), almost on the banks of the river Vilcanota.
The Lord of Huanca was painted on a rock around where it has built an altar. According to reports the history, in 1675 the Indian Diego Quispe, tired of the abuses he suffered in the mine Yasos undertook the flight. He found a hideout in a cave, which was illuminated by the presence of Christ. The Priests of Mercy of Cusco, on learning, commissioned a renowned artist of the Cuzco school to paint a picture of Jesus in the place where it was the appearance. Since then the image began to be venerated and each September 14 innumerable devotees arrive at the scene, even from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay to be blessed by the priest of the shrine and that their wishes come true.
The holiday is celebrated every September 14, characterized by a massive pilgrimage of devotees.
Every year, on September 14, thousands of devotees from Cusco, Peru and even from different places like Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile, are directed to the sanctuary of Huanca to receive blessings. From Cusco, take 4-6 hour hike to get to "Señor de Huanca".
- Dircetur cusco release a convocation to the Q'ente Award 2010 for tourist activity
It has organized the competition for the awards to the best companies in the tourism industry in our region which has been called "Q'ente AWARD 2010." This contest is organized by the Regional Government, Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (DIRCETUR) and the Project to Improve Tourism Services DIRCETUR.
This Award is the highest recognition at the regional level is given annually to businesses, individuals and organizations that highlight the tourism sector in the provision of quality tourist services and the social and environmental responsibility
Lodging establishments, travel agencies and Tourism, Restaurants, Tourist Travel and Tourism Guides, wishing to participate must complete an application form and supporting documentation information, the deadline for submissions will close on Tuesday 31 August for companies and until 10 September to official tourism guides, the presentation of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope in the direction of tourism in Cusco DIRCETUR located in the Plaza Tupac Amaru Mz 1 Lt 2.
Improving Project Quality Tourism Services DIRCETUR Cusco, is responsible for the development of rating criteria and evaluation of the participating companies and call The launch was on Thursday, August 19 from
It has organized the competition for the awards to the best companies in the tourism industry in our region which has been called "Q'ente AWARD 2010."
This contest is organized by the Regional Government, Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (DIRCETUR) and the Project to Improve Tourism Services DIRCETUR. This Award is the highest recognition at the regional level is given annually to businesses, individuals and organizations that highlight the tourism sector in the provision of quality tourist services and the social and environmental responsibility Lodging establishments, travel agencies and Tourism, Restaurants, Tourist Travel and Tourism Guides, wishing to participate must complete an application form and supporting documentation information, the deadline for submissions will close on Tuesday 31 August for companies and until 10 September to official tourism guides, the presentation of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope in the direction of tourism in Cusco DIRCETUR located in the Plaza Tupac Amaru Mz 1 Lt 2. Improving Project Quality Tourism Services DIRCETUR Cusco, is responsible for the development of rating criteria and evaluation of the participating companies and call The launch was on Thursday, August 19 from
- Six archaeological monuments of Cusco are declared Cultural Heritage
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Six archaeological monuments of Cusco are declared Cultural Heritage
Six archaeological monuments located in the province of Espinar have been declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture (INC)
The National Directorial Resolution No. 1644/IN, published on August 11, 2010 in the journal Legal Standards of Official Journal El Peruano, which states the archaeological monuments that were declared National Cultural Heritage:
Lauca I
Lauca II
Santa Ana I
Santa Ana II, en el distrito de Coporaque.
Also listed archaeological monuments:
Musullane
Tucsumayo in the town of Espinar.
All proposed new buildings, roads, highways, canals, mining claims or agricultural, housing and other works that might affect or alter the landscape of prehistoric archaeological monuments Cultural Heritage of the Nation must be approved by the INC.
Six archaeological monuments located in the province of Espinar have been declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture (INC)
The National Directorial Resolution No. 1644/IN, published on August 11, 2010 in the journal Legal Standards of Official Journal El Peruano, which states the archaeological monuments that were declared National Cultural Heritage:Lauca I Lauca IISanta Ana I Santa Ana II, en el distrito de Coporaque.
Also listed archaeological monuments:
Musullane Tucsumayo in the town of Espinar.
All proposed new buildings, roads, highways, canals, mining claims or agricultural, housing and other works that might affect or alter the landscape of prehistoric archaeological monuments Cultural Heritage of the Nation must be approved by the INC.
