Check out this amazing 3D animation by Jonathan Zarate Sanchez – 3D Artist, which shows one of the most beautiful Peruvian dances, “Marinera norteña”, La Marinera Norteña is a sensual and elegant couple dance where a woman flirts with a man with mischief and cunning, while he gallantly accompanies her and finally conquers her. His excellent work has amazed many and we congratulate him on his great Job!

You can find more about Jonathan at: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanzarate3dart

There will never be enough time to tour and discover all that Peru has to offer tourists. It is a vacation spot par excellence and the World Travel Awards (WTA), the prestigious annual program that rewards the best destinations in the region and the world, knows it very well: the country of Incas received no less than 16 nominations! which can give it recognition in global travel if winning the gold badge of tourism.

Machu Picchu leads one of the categories (South America’s Leading Tourist Attraction) for which Peru was nominated. The capital, Lima, will compete for awards in the categories of Business Travel Destination, Leading City Break, South America’s Leading City Destination and Leading Sports Tourism Destination.

In order to choose the winners, an online vote has now been opened until July 26, 2021. Tourists, travel journalists, the media and anyone who wishes to give their opinion on the different categories of various destinations across the continent can participate here.

Vote for Peru in the 16 categories for which it was nominated:

1) South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here!
2) South America’s Leading Business Travel Destination 2021: Lima, Peru –> Vote here!
3) South America’s Leading City Break Destination 2021: Lima, Peru –> Vote here!
4) South America’s Leading City Destination 2021: Lima, Peru –> Vote here!
5) South America’s Leading Cruise Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here!
6) South America’s Leading Culinary Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here!
7) South America’s Leading Cultural Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here!
8) South America’s Leading Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here!
9) South America’s Leading Green Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here! 
10) South America’s Leading LGBT Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here! 
11) South America’s Leading Nature Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here! 
12) South America’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2021: Lima, Peru –> Vote here!
13) South America’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2021: Machu Picchu, Peru –> Vote here!
14) South America’s Leading Tourist Board 2021: PromPeru – Peruvian Tourism Board –> Vote here!
15) South America’s Leading Whale Watching Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here!
16) South America’s Leading Youth Travel Destination 2021: Peru –> Vote here!

Vote for Peru in the World Travel Awards South America until July 26, 2021

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This will be the 24th award ceremony in the history of the World Travel Awards, considered “The Oscars of Tourism”. In last year’s edition, Peru won four awards in the categories of South America’s Leading Tourist Attraction (Machu Picchu), Leading Cruise Destination, Leading Cultural Destination and Leading Green Destination.

Source: PROMPERÚ

Not only is Peru one of the most megadiverse countries in the world, but thanks to this distinction, it is now also certified as a destination that meets all of the international hygiene and biosafety standards.

So, once international travel resumes, you know where to set your sights: the heart of South America.

Flying high

The WTTC award was received by the President of the Council of Ministers, Walter Martos, and the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Rocío Barrios, at a ceremony held on October 13 in the citadel of Machu Picchu (Cusco).

The award was presented over a long-distance call, in which the president and CEO of the WTTC, Gloria Guevara Manzo, also participated.

After the presentation of the recognition, Minister Barrios highlighted the importance of this stamp, which shows that the Peruvian Government is fully committed to the tourism sector and the importance of its reactivation.

“Tourism is the economic activity that has been worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic. So to reactivate it we want to offer visitors the best possible travel experience, with quality tourist destinations and services and complying with strict biosecurity protocols. We commit to the public and private sectors. We’re getting ready to start again, it’s time,” said the minister.

For her part, WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara congratulated Peru for being among the top destinations in the world to have obtained the WTTC seal of approval. Moreover, she highlighted the optimal conditions offered by Peru as a travel destination and added that the stamp is a fundamental step in restoring user confidence.

“Coordination and alignment within the travel and tourism sector are vital to ensure that robust global measures are in place to help restore confidence and are taken jointly by governments and the private sector,” she added.

As a result, Machu Picchu, the islands of Lake Titicaca, the beaches of Punta Sal, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and many other attractions, will safely welcome visitors who wish to find inspiration in one of the most extraordinary countries in the world.

We’ll meet again

The time has not yet come to pack our bags and travel the world. But that sublime moment is already on the horizon. And the maintaining of health standards will undoubtedly be one of the most important factors for travelers.

This is why this stamp of approval is so important as it brings together a set of protocols designed in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines in order to outline a global policy in the tourism sector.

Currently, Peru has 8 tourism biosafety protocols implemented by Cenfotur and which follow the guidelines of the WTTC. These guidelines follow the WHO protocols.

Source: PROMPERÚ

Since July 16, interprovincial travel in Peru has resumed. Airlines and ground transportation companies also resumed their services under new security protocols. And although tour packages are not yet offered, the hotel industry is also reinventing itself so that travelers feel secure in acquiring these services. A different alternative to staying active is glamping.

Do you know what glamping is? Here we explain it to you. The term results from the union of the words glamor and camping, and consists of camping elegantly, that is, with all the existing comforts. Glamping is a luxury camp, where you get the best of both worlds: you reconnect with nature by living closely with mother earth and its spectacular views and locations, as well as having all the luxuries that the most ostentatious hotels can offer.

This exclusive activity, not yet widely practiced in the country, can be an outlet for conventional tourism, which usually concentrates on large groups of people.

The best destinations

What are the favorite and best-conditioned places for glamping in Peru? Many tourists choose Cusco as their first alternative. There, you can find various options, such as lodging at Nevado Salkantay, glamping on the Inca Trail, and Peru Eco Camp. The three options vary in prices, but they do not skimp on offering the tourist a place away from the noise, surrounded by nature, and free of crowds, as there are not many conditioned tents.

But if what you want is to get away from the cold, your destination should be Ica: near the Laguna de la Huacachina there is the Ica glamping, which offers tents with an Arab style in the middle of the coastal desert.

Sources: peru.travel / PromPerú

Many filmmakers were inspired by Peru to their best creations. And here we bring you some of the best movies so you can have a great time at home. Everyone is invited: from the youngest to the oldest. Therefore, prepare your popcorn, get comfortable on the couch and enjoy this variety of movies.

Pachamama

Written by the Argentine Juan Antín, Pachamama is the story of two small Peruvians who live in the Andes at the time when the Spanish broke into their lands. One of the protagonists dreams of becoming a shaman. To do this, he decides to venture out on a dangerous journey with the aim of recovering the sacred statue that was stolen from his town. You can see this animated movie in 2D and 3D through the Netflix platform.

Secret of the Incas

Released in 1954, this film is a classic in the history of cinema. Directed by Jerry Hopper, it tells the story of Harry Steele (Charlton Heston), an adventurer looking for an Inca artifact in the ruins of Machu Picchu, in Cusco. The tape was shot in Peru and features the appearance of the Peruvian singer and songwriter Yma Sumac. This film is said to have inspired the first installment of the Indiana Jones saga. You can see it through the Amazon platform.

Tad the Lost Explorer

This animated film tells the story of Tadeo Jones, a bricklayer who works in Chicago and dreams of being a leading archaeologist. Suddenly, his illusions begin to materialize when, after being fired, he visits his friend, Professor Miguel Humbert, who convinces him to venture out on a trip to Cusco, where he will experience a series of fantastic events. This film of Spanish production can be seen on Amazon. 

The Emperor’s New Groove

This animated movie is a Disney classic. It tells the story of Kuzco, a young and arrogant Inca emperor who received a curse and was turned into a funny llama. To break the spell, Kuzco will have to trust Pacha, a village leader, who will accompany him on a series of adventures on his way to the royal palace. This film is also available on Amazon.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Inspired by the children’s series Dora, the Explorer, this film narrates Dora’s adventures in the Peruvian jungle, where she tries to find the Inca city of Patarata. As an anecdotal fact, Dora is played by actress Isabela Moner, born in the United States, but with Peruvian descent, since her mother, Katherine Pizarro, was born in Peru. This movie is currently available on FOX PREMIUM channel.

Sources: Netflix / Amazon / Perú Info

Diana Prince, Wonder Woman’s alter ego, is a warrior princess of the Amazons, a fictional village inspired by Greek mythology. In the story, the superheroine created by William Moulton Marston is part of an archaeological project in Peru, which includes the tomb of Ayar Cachi, the Inca God of Tremors. Everything was in order until Cheetah, one of the archrivals of the heroine born on the island of Temiscira, appears on the scene.

The evil villain tries to steal the treasures from the funeral chamber of Ayar Cachi, who, according to the history of the ancient Quechua, was one of the brothers of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo sent by the God Huiracocha to found the Inca Empire. If you were interested in the plot, you can purchase the copy at the following link.

Digitized Peru

The story, with the original name of Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #8, is part of the DC Comics Digital First saga, an extension of the comic book that is exclusive to the web. In April of this year, DC Comics announced a series of comics with its most memorable characters like Superman, Batman, Aquaman and Flash, among others.

The script of the comic strip in which Peru is one of the main locations was written by Louise Simonson and adapted by Janice Chiang, who have been in the comics industry for more than 30 years. Paul Pelletier was in charge of the drawings and Norm Rapmund and Adriano Lucas worked in the painting and colors.

Machu Picchu in color

As an extra fact, Machu Picchu appeared at least twice in the superhero comics. In February of this year, in the Superman Hero #01 comic, Superman accepts his identity (Clark Kent) in the Cusco ruins. And in July 2018, the Peruvian writer and cartoonist Diego Olórtegui portrayed Captain Marvel in the ruins of Machu Picchu (Captain Marvel: Infinity Countdown), but this time for Marvel Comics.

Sources: DC Comics / Comic Watch / La República / El Comercio

17 years after of said ‘yes, I accept’, Barack Obama was chosen as the 44th President of the United States, thus becoming the first African American to hold office. Michelle, for her part, obtained the same recognition as the first African-American woman to become the first lady. On January 20, 2017, both stopped exercising their functions to deliver the post to Donald Trump and her wife, Melania.

Peru in the mouth of the Obamas
But, what do Obama spouses have to do with Peru? In a campaign to promote reading, Barack and Michelle recommended “The Word Collector”, a pedagogical book that was developed by Canadian writer and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.

The protagonist of the book is Jerome, a boy who, unlike the rest of his classmates, does not collect coins, rocks, comics, insects or baseball cards. Jerome is happy learning (and collecting) new words. In one of the first passages of this children’s book, Michelle Obama reads a sentence through her husband’s Twitter account in which she mentions Peru.

“My trip to Peru was perfectly pleasant,” says one of the characters who carry a suitcase with the Peruvian flag and the logo of the Peru Brand. Jerome, fascinated and paying close attention, transcribes the word Peru.

Connecting Peru with a pleasant trip is not at all fictitious. Because in the Inca country you find adventure, history in every corner, ancient culture and unique biodiversity. It is not a coincidence, then, that two such transcendental characters mention Peru within a campaign that seeks to encourage the habit of reading.

“I remember my first trip to the library. I was around age four. My library card was a key that unlocked a world of knowledge and experiences”, said Michelle Obama. “Public libraries are essential institutions. It will give families one more chance to explore their interests, learn and engage with their communities”, said Barack Obama. The full video can be found in the following video posted on Twitter.

Sources: Twitter, Perú Info

With a duration of 80 minutes and under the direction of the Uruguayan filmmaker Luis Ara, the production shows a tour of the Amazon, the Andes, and the Peruvian coast, where you can see destinations such as Machu Picchu, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Nasca Lines, Kuelap, the Amazon River; besides the flora, fauna and the renowned Peruvian gastronomy.

“Filming was exciting. Each of the places we visited had its charm. The coast, its incredible beaches, the sunset in the desert, sailing on the Marañón River, meeting people from all corners of Peru, the archaeological sites where one feels that travels through time. It has been an unforgettable experience that we want to share with the world”, commented Ara Hermida.

Filming process
All began in 2016 when Ara and his production team started an extensive trip to the interior of Peru to obtain the material. “We went in search of nature and that has made the film end up being a visual, sound, and sensory journey, where music has a lot to do with it,” added the Uruguayan filmmaker.

In a trip that lasted around eight months, Luis managed not only to collect images that show the beauty that hides in Peru, but he was able to experience beautiful moments that nature gave him. “A sunset in the desert is something that took my breath away, with that moment when the sun falls and you only see dunes around and you begin to feel the immensity of the dome of the sky above”, he recalled.

About the documentary film
Peru, hidden treasure presents the story of a surfer, a family from Lake Titicaca, a shaman from the Peruvian Amazon, and the Nikkei chef Mitsuharu Tsumura – whose restaurant called Maido was recently considered the best in Latin America – but always with nature, landscapes and geography as protagonists.

“The attraction here is diversity. Machu Picchu and Cusco are incredible, but Peru is not just that. The documentary is a way of showing the world a part of Latin America and saying ‘this is how beautiful our places are and that is how proud we are of them’”, said Ara.

Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy this documentary that shows the best-known natural places in Peru and those that have not yet been discovered by world tourism, in addition to knowing one of the richest culinary cultures in the world and the legacy that still remains of the civilizations that inhabited this South American country over time.

Source: Peru.travel / PromPerú