Travel to Peru, Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Ancash: 40 archaeological sites discovered in Chacas
An Italian research team discovered archaeoloical remains at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, in the Chacas Valley, in Ancash. The remains of the buildings date back to the 8th century B.C. and reveal that were part of a very important culture that was a link between the Eastern Andes and the Coast. The investigations, which specialists from the University of Bologna began in the area six years ago, have resulted in the find of more than 40 archaeological sites spread out over a 20-kilometer area. The group of sites includes one very large city and a very old ceremonial center, contemporary of Chavin, with numerous stone sculptures. Specialists are proposing to design tourism circuits so that travelers may visit these archaeological sites, crossing through the varied scenery of the Peruvian Andes.

Publicity campaign launched in USA
PromPeru launched its promotional campaign Destination Peru in the United States. Under the theme "Pack your Six Senses: Come to Peru", the campaign will reach 35 million potential travelers through advertising on public television, regional television, daily newspapers, specialized magazines, direct mailing and Internet.

Perurail announces the introduction of the 'Hiram Bingham' - New Luxury Service linking Cusco and Machu Picchu
In September 2003, PeruRail invites you to step aboard the 'Hiram Bingham', and follow those historic footsteps in the new luxury train service which bears the crest of the man who might very well have been the first tourist to Machu Picchu.
Using carriages purchased in Singapore, and refurbished in Peru, this daily addition to PeruRail's existing fleet of Vistadome, backpacker and local services on the Cusco - Machu Picchu route, has been given a distinctive blue and gold livery with elegant interior upholstery in warm, inviting tones. The rake consists of 4 cars - 2 dining cars, a bar car and a kitchen car, with an initial capacity of 84 passengers (2 coaches for 42 passengers each). The general style of the carriages is in line with those on PeruRail's 'Andean Explorer' train which operates between Cusco and Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru and reflect the luxury of the 1920s Pullman era.

Baños del Inca tourism complex in Cajamarca to undergo improvements
A work team has been established to develop and upgrade the Inca Baths tourist complex as the first flagship of thermal spring centers in Peru and Latin America. This team is made up of government representatives from the central, regional and local levels as well as the private business sectors. One of the work team's first agreements was to create a financial fund with the participation of the regional government and Prodelca, which will contribute US$150,000.
The development of the Baños del Inca tourism complex is just the first step in a project to convert the district into a Thermal Springs Village to be well-known in Peru and worldwide for its cultural riches, the benefits of its thermal waters and the beauty of its scenery.