NEWS OF INCA WORLD

The management of Machu Picchu Archeological Park has announced that the trails on Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain will be temporarily closed in order to facilitate important maintenance.

Legendary Machu Picchu Citadel is the jewel of Peruvian tourism, and up until now, no route to the ruins had more cachet than the segment of the Inca trail network that has come to be known as the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Now, however, authorities plan to diversify the options available to travelers within the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which along with great natural...

The San Juan Bautista Festival is one of the year's largest and most important events for the Peruvian jungle provinces. The festival honors the patron saint of the region, John the Baptist. It takes place at the same time as Cusco's Inti Raymi Festival, on June 24th, although celebrations and events begin as early as ten days prior to the main day, and generally continue for a few days after...

The humble town of Paucartambo ischaracterized by its adobe homes with distinctive blue balconies, the colonial Carlos III Bridge which provides access to the town, and the yearly Virgin of Paucartambo Festival. In honor of the town's patron saint, the Mamacha Carmen, the town erupts into a day of nonstop dancing and a night of ritual battle.

Join in on the fun as the imperial capital of the Incas, Cusco, explodes into color and activity during the Inti Raymi Sun Festival this June! From ancient rituals, folkloric dance, and elaborate parades to free concerts and street fairs- there's something for everybody!