Once home to the Inca Empire and later one of Spain’s viceroy capitals located in the Americas, Peru has an historical legacy that offers a fascinating insight into the region’s past. The intriguing vestiges scattered around the country are proof of this and for years have attracted visitors from around the world keen to learn about their existence...
Even before finishing construction and opening its doors in 2011, the Westin Lima Hotel and Convention Centre had received requests for corporate conference bookings until 2017. As Lima’s first major convention centre with a hall that can fit 2000 attendees and other relevant facilities meant for large receptions – not to mention the city’s tallest...
Foreign tourism is not the only segment that is important for industry growth. With a steadily rising middle class capable of spending more on leisure holidays, Peru is seeing an increase in local travel. The Export and Tourism Promotion Agency (PromPerú) estimates that Peruvians travelled 20% more throughout the country in 2011 than they did in...
There is much evidence in the tourism business to suggest that Peru is performing well below its potential when it comes to visitor numbers. While Machu Picchu stands firmly on the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the site’s restriction to 2500 people on a daily basis limits the possibilities for growth. The numbers are pegged to prevent...
With a surface area of 1.29m sq km and 2414 km of coastline, Peru is the third-largest country in South America. It has a population of 28.2m, 30.2% of which is under the age of 14. While there is no official religion, the majority of Peruvians are Christian, and the Catholic Church plays an important role in the country’s culture.
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