Peru News » Cusco News Peru » Cusco » People: Wildfires are sweeping across Peru’s Cusco region: What travelers should know
In Peru’s mountainous southern region, dozens of wildfires have destroyed tens of thousands of acres of land in the past few weeks and left at least five people dead. Although this region regularly ...
News Peru » Cusco » People: Peru Sends Aircraft as Wildfires Burn in Cusco
Peru's agriculture minister was in Cusco on Sunday as wildfires burned, and the government sent troops, firefighters, a helicopter and a plane.
News Peru » Cusco » People: From Lima to Machu Picchu: The Cable Cars That Could Revolutionize Tourism and Mobility in Peru
Doppelmayr targets $1.2B in cable car projects across Lima, Cusco, and Puno—but Peru's revolving-door presidency has already killed one flagship project.
News Peru » Cusco » People: Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru will draw 3.1 million people, according to the government, and will generate significant economic benefits
According to projections from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, more than 3.1 million people will travel around the country in connection with the visit, with approximately half of that ...
News Peru » Cusco » People: Peru's deadly protests prompt officials to close Cusco's popular tourist hub airport and trains
Lima — Weeks-long protests that have killed dozens across Peru continued on Thursday, with escalating tensions in the Andean city Cusco prompting the government to preemptively close the tourist hub's ...
News Peru » Cusco » People: Fire burning on road to Peru’s Machu Picchu
A fire is burning near the main access road to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, with one person killed and two injured, Peruvian ...
News Peru » Cusco » People: Best Times To Visit Cusco
If you don't mind getting wet, visit during Cusco's summer season for unbeatable hotel prices and fewer tourists. But beware: If you have the intent of trekking to Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail closes ...