- Señor de Huanca
Señor de Huanca [English]
The holiday is celebrated every September 14, characterized by a massive pilgrimage of devotees.
Every year, on September 14, thousands of devotees from Cusco, Peru and even from different places like Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile, are directed to the sanctuary of Huanca to receive blessings. From Cusco, take 4-6 hour hike to get to "The Lord of Huanca.
Huanca is a beautiful site located at the foothills Pachatusan (who holds the world), almost on the banks of the river Vilcanota.
The Lord of Huanca was painted on a rock around where it has built an altar. According to reports the history, in 1675 the Indian Diego Quispe, tired of the abuses he suffered in the mine Yasos undertook the flight. He found a hideout in a cave, which was illuminated by the presence of Christ. The Priests of Mercy of Cusco, on learning, commissioned a renowned artist of the Cuzco school to paint a picture of Jesus in the place where it was the appearance. Since then the image began to be venerated and each September 14 innumerable devotees arrive at the scene, even from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay to be blessed by the priest of the shrine and that their wishes come true.
The holiday is celebrated every September 14, characterized by a massive pilgrimage of devotees.
Every year, on September 14, thousands of devotees from Cusco, Peru and even from different places like Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile, are directed to the sanctuary of Huanca to receive blessings. From Cusco, take 4-6 hour hike to get to "Señor de Huanca".
- Dircetur cusco release a convocation to the Q'ente Award 2010 for tourist activity
It has organized the competition for the awards to the best companies in the tourism industry in our region which has been called "Q'ente AWARD 2010." This contest is organized by the Regional Government, Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (DIRCETUR) and the Project to Improve Tourism Services DIRCETUR.
This Award is the highest recognition at the regional level is given annually to businesses, individuals and organizations that highlight the tourism sector in the provision of quality tourist services and the social and environmental responsibility
Lodging establishments, travel agencies and Tourism, Restaurants, Tourist Travel and Tourism Guides, wishing to participate must complete an application form and supporting documentation information, the deadline for submissions will close on Tuesday 31 August for companies and until 10 September to official tourism guides, the presentation of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope in the direction of tourism in Cusco DIRCETUR located in the Plaza Tupac Amaru Mz 1 Lt 2.
Improving Project Quality Tourism Services DIRCETUR Cusco, is responsible for the development of rating criteria and evaluation of the participating companies and call The launch was on Thursday, August 19 from
It has organized the competition for the awards to the best companies in the tourism industry in our region which has been called "Q'ente AWARD 2010."
This contest is organized by the Regional Government, Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (DIRCETUR) and the Project to Improve Tourism Services DIRCETUR. This Award is the highest recognition at the regional level is given annually to businesses, individuals and organizations that highlight the tourism sector in the provision of quality tourist services and the social and environmental responsibility Lodging establishments, travel agencies and Tourism, Restaurants, Tourist Travel and Tourism Guides, wishing to participate must complete an application form and supporting documentation information, the deadline for submissions will close on Tuesday 31 August for companies and until 10 September to official tourism guides, the presentation of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope in the direction of tourism in Cusco DIRCETUR located in the Plaza Tupac Amaru Mz 1 Lt 2. Improving Project Quality Tourism Services DIRCETUR Cusco, is responsible for the development of rating criteria and evaluation of the participating companies and call The launch was on Thursday, August 19 from
- Six archaeological monuments of Cusco are declared Cultural Heritage
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Six archaeological monuments of Cusco are declared Cultural Heritage
Six archaeological monuments located in the province of Espinar have been declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture (INC)
The National Directorial Resolution No. 1644/IN, published on August 11, 2010 in the journal Legal Standards of Official Journal El Peruano, which states the archaeological monuments that were declared National Cultural Heritage:
Lauca I
Lauca II
Santa Ana I
Santa Ana II, en el distrito de Coporaque.
Also listed archaeological monuments:
Musullane
Tucsumayo in the town of Espinar.
All proposed new buildings, roads, highways, canals, mining claims or agricultural, housing and other works that might affect or alter the landscape of prehistoric archaeological monuments Cultural Heritage of the Nation must be approved by the INC.
Six archaeological monuments located in the province of Espinar have been declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture (INC)
The National Directorial Resolution No. 1644/IN, published on August 11, 2010 in the journal Legal Standards of Official Journal El Peruano, which states the archaeological monuments that were declared National Cultural Heritage:Lauca I Lauca IISanta Ana I Santa Ana II, en el distrito de Coporaque.
Also listed archaeological monuments:
Musullane Tucsumayo in the town of Espinar.
All proposed new buildings, roads, highways, canals, mining claims or agricultural, housing and other works that might affect or alter the landscape of prehistoric archaeological monuments Cultural Heritage of the Nation must be approved by the INC.
- Andean Railways ready to work
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On August 20th began to operate commercially and will Andean railways along the route
Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu and reservations can be made from 10th August. It was also mentioned that the tickets issued using as a trade name “Machu Picchu Train.”
After overcoming various technical tests on the way Machu Picchu, made his first trip to the citadel being ready to compete with Inka Rail PeruRail
The chief Executive of Andean Railways, José Daniel Amado. Reported that have passed the latest tests and the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), receiving the corresponding official certification.
Also mentioned that the first trip, made with shareholders, officers, technical and administrative staff and family, was developed in the time established, smoothly, and the teams responded very satisfactorily.
In August will work just an autovagon with only a capacity of 54 passengers and sice November circulated three autovagones.
“By 2011 the company plans to make new investments that will make it a player in this market,” forward Amado.
- Guaranteed security in Cuzco during national holidays
Guaranteed security in Cuzco during national holidays
More than 1000 police to provide security to tourists and the population to contact the national holiday celebrating the department of Cusco, informed the Territorial Police Directorate X (DIRTEPOL).
Also reported that the various divisions will patrol on foot, horseback and motorcycle
"The staff are alert to any criminal act that threatens the safety of visitors, whereas Cusco is a tourist destination," he said.
The concentration of police will be mainly in the airport terminals and land in the historic center.
For its part, the head of the Tourism Police, PNP Commander Chávez Nile Moon, specified that 150 personnel will guard the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Piquillacta and Tipon.
We will perform the same security measures deployed in the festivals of Cusco, where there was no problem. Also the access roads will be guarded by members of the Highway Patrol.
Police personnel also holds out the hotels for domestic and international tourists feel safe
The police chief recommended to visitors and Cusco to be vigilant and report any wrongdoing.
A todos ustedes que han hecho posible que estos dias que he estado en su hermosisima ciudad haya podido disftutar y gozar todo instante.