Posts Tagged 'Machu Picchu'

Machu Picchu railway to re-open July 1st!...

Machu Picchu railway to re-open July 1st! The rail route taking visitors to the Inca Citadel of the famous Machu Picchu ruins is to be completely restored by June 25th, whilst the train services carrying visitors from Cusco to Machu Picchu will begin operating once again on July 1st, as announced by Peru Rail.     The railway lines ...
Posted on June 23 2010 Read More...

Susan Sarandon Godmother of Machu Picchu

Susan Sarandon Godmother of Machu Picchu On April 1st 2010, the famous site of Machu Picchu was re-opened to the public, which included the famous actress Susan Sarandon (as seen in “the Stepmom” and “Witches of Eastwick”). Susan Sarandon was amongst hundreds of visitors who travelled by traibn to the Inca Citadel as it welcomed its first ...
Posted on April 13 2010 Read More...

Machu Picchu will reopen in April!

Machu Picchu will reopen in April! The UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu will be open to the public again on the 1st of April. The historical site was closed last month, after the heaviest rainfall in over a decade left rail roads, and transport roads closed and un-usable. Since then the people of Peru have ...
Posted on March 25 2010 Read More...

The genius Inca ruins

The genius Inca ruins To this day scientists, engineers and laymen are amazed at how the Inca ruins, of Machu Picchu, have survived every climate form and its aftermath. Following the nature induced landslides and flooding in Peru, causing damage all over – it is a wonder how the 500+ year old ruins remained to stand ...
Posted on February 17 2010 Read More...

Highlights of Peru

Highlights of Peru Having spent two days in the relatively sophisticated metropolis of Lima, visiting museums, Cathedrals and wandering among its stunning architectural mix of buildings old and new, it was now time to explore the true ‘highlights’ of Peru. From Lima our small group flew to Cusco, an enchanting town nestling in the ...
Posted on March 11 2009 Read More...

The Inca Trail

The Inca Trail I knew a long time ago that I wanted to do the Inca trail, but I also knew that I didn’t want to camp. I was so thrilled to learn that a company has created an adventure experience in style. Mountain Lodges of Peru have built 4 lodges along the ...
Posted on August 19 2008 Read More...