Because we want to keep you updated on what is happening in Peru we have added this Peru Updates page. We hope to have stories that could affect travellers, as well as those stories that are of general or historical interest.
Meteorite Crater in Puno, Peru Declared Natural Heritage Site
The approximately 12-metre crater where a meteorite landed on 15 September, as well as the surrounding area has been declared a National Cultural and Natural Heritage Site by the Regional Government of Puno.
Peru's People to Consume 24 Thousand Tons of Turkey for Christmas
It seems that more than half the turkey consumed annually in Peru is consumed at this time of year - that amounts to 24 thousand tons of turkey.
UK woman held in Peru drugs probe
A British woman has recently been held in custody for allegedly carrying cocaine in her luggage.
Click here for the BBC report on the story.
South America for Visitors, Children of Chaullacocha, Peru
About.com reports on participative tourism and the positive spin offs it is having for communities in the high Andes.
Stories without words: Folk art depicts Peruvian culture
Jeronimo Lozano learnt about the art of retablos while growing up in Ayacucho, Peru. He now sells his art in Salt Lake City.
Inca sites crumble under chic hordes
An expert on Inca civilisations warns that various Inca sites, such as Machu Picchu, are at risk of damage and destruction due to the large numbers of visitors every year.
Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson Leave Cusco, Peru After Hugging Reporters
Holloywood stars Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson have left Peru after spending some time in the Sacred Valley. During their trip they had a run-in with members of the press resulting in assault charges being filed against them.
See these other articles for more info on their trip and details on the precedng events. There are two articles, one from Living in Peru and the other from ITN.
AFP More quakes rock northern Chile
Recently, a 7.7 earthquake and aftershocks hit Chile near Arica and Antofagasta killing two and injuring around 15,000. The province of Pisco in Peru, affected by the earthquake on 15 August, was also hit by tremors earlier this month.
Search for missing Israeli begins
A search is on for a missing trekker near the town of Arequipa. He set out on a journey on November and has not been seen since.
Mayor of Machu Picchu, Peru Requests to Have Artifacts from Yale
The mayor of Machu Picchu, Edgar Miranda, has reported that Incan artefacts in the posession of Yale University are to be returned to the region. The artefacts have been with the university for close to a century after being removed from Peru by then Yale professor, Hiram Bingham III.
Buses on Peru's Highways without Seatbelts to be Taken Out of Service
As of 1 December the Ministry of Transportation (MTC) is stepping up efforts to ensure that all inter-provincial buses in Peru have working seatbelts. While this regulation has been in force since 2005 the MTC is now implementing check-points around the country to ensure the continuation of the current decrease in traffic accidents and deaths.
SKYWALKERS The 18_6-mile Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is punishing, but worth it
A journalist from the US reports on his tiring, yet exhilarating experience of hiking the Inca Trail.
