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How Pope Leo XIV's Papal Visit Is Shutting Down Peru — A Day-by-Day Guide for November Trips

Peru declared non-working days across Lima, Callao, and six regions for Pope Leo XIV's Nov. 11–16 visit. Here's what travelers must know.

Latin Times · Oct 24

From Lima to Machu Picchu: The Cable Cars That Could Revolutionize Tourism and Mobility in Peru

Doppelmayr targets $1.2B in cable car projects across Lima, Cusco, and Puno—but Peru's revolving-door presidency has already killed one flagship project.

Latin Times · Oct 21

Machu Picchu's Big Reform Still Can't Stop a Sellout: October 13 Walk-Up Slots Are Gone

All 1,000 walk-up Machu Picchu tickets for Oct. 13 sold out. What visitors need to know about Peru's new 15-minute booking system.

Latin Times · Oct 13

Peru Sets Firm Date for Inca Trail's Return After Storm: Machu Picchu's Route Reopens Saturday, Sept. 5th

Cusco officials confirmed Saturday, Sept. 5 as the Inca Trail's reopening date, after storm damage, two workers' deaths and two missed deadlines.

Latin Times · Sep 2

Inca Trail Closure Drags On: Storms and Two Worker Deaths Push Machu Picchu's Reopening to a Third Deadline

A second Inca Trail reopening deadline has passed after storms and two porter deaths near Machu Picchu. A new decision on Routes 1-3 is due Aug. 30.

Latin Times · Aug 30

Peru's Inca Trail Reopens Today — But the Real Question Is Who's Paying the Price

Peru reopens the Inca Trail today, but a porter's death has triggered a labor investigation and a senator's push to enforce a dormant 2022 law.

Latin Times · Aug 26

Peru Confirms Inca Trail Reopening on Aug. 26 — Route Death Toll and Stranded-Hiker Count Come Into Focus

Peru confirms Aug. 26 Inca Trail reopening after deadly storms — with corrected stranded-hiker and death-toll figures from official sources.

Latin Times · Aug 24

Pentagon Defends 'Donroe Doctrine,' Says U.S. Seeks to 'Empower' Latin America

During a conference in Cusco, the Pentagon's top policy official described the policy as "a fundamental change in our approach to the Western Hemisphere"

Latin Times · Jul 9

Peru's Election Could Be Decided Abroad: How Millions of Immigrant Voters in the U.S. and Other Countries May Choose the Next President

Peru's next president may be chosen not only in Lima, Cusco or the Andean highlands, but also in New Jersey, Madrid, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Tokyo. With Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez locked in a razor-thin runoff, the vote from abroad has become one of the most watched pieces of…

Latin Times · Jun 9

Will a controversial new airport ruin Machu Picchu?

Plans to build a runway at Chinchero have been seen as contentious – but some say development is vital to the Sacred Valley. Destination expert Chris Moss investigates

The Independent UK · Apr 7