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Peruvian Pride! Maido Named the Best Restaurant in the World in The World’s 50 Best 2025
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Peruvian Pride! Maido Named the Best Restaurant in the World in The World’s 50 Best 2025

First Place! Maido, the restaurant led by ‘Micha’ Tsumura, makes history by topping The World’s 50 Best 2025. “Our dream is to make people happy,” said the chef. Maido has been named the best restaurant in the world according to The World’s 50 Best 2025. The acclaimed Peruvian establishment, located in Miraflores and headed by […]

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Ollantaytambo Achieves Peru’s Highest Tourist Distinction After 14 Years: Mincetur Recognizes It with Hierarchy 4
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Ollantaytambo Achieves Peru’s Highest Tourist Distinction After 14 Years: Mincetur Recognizes It with Hierarchy 4

The emblematic district of the Sacred Valley becomes the second destination in Cusco to receive this distinction, joining Machu Picchu, which was classified in 2011. At the foot of the Andes, where stones hold traces of ancient civilizations and the air is still filled with history, Ollantaytambo emerges once again with a distinction that hadn’t […]

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Tourists will be able to visit Machu Picchu despite the mountain closure due to a landslide
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Tourists will be able to visit Machu Picchu despite the mountain closure due to a landslide

Cusco: Tourists can still explore Machu Picchu despite the temporary closure of the mountain due to a landslide. Alternative routes have been set up, allowing visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient Inca citadel from other strategic vantage points. After a rockfall led to the closure of access to the Machu Picchu mountain, […]

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Hotel Sanctuary Lodge Concession Update
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Hotel Sanctuary Lodge Concession Update

The concession contract for Hotel Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu will not be renewed. According to the Regional Government of Cusco, the property will be “reclaimed” for the benefit of the Cusqueños, and a private company will no longer manage it. The concession for the hotel expires this coming May. At that point, Belmond must […]

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