Category Archives: 2010 Rains: Emergency and Repairs
Machu Picchu to re-open April 1st
By Rachel Parkinson, Kuoda Travel It has been announced that the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu will again be open to national and international tourism on April 1, 2010. The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Perez said … Continue reading
DONATIONS for those left homeless in Cusco and Apurimac
By Rachel Parkinson, Kuoda Travel This year’s unusually heavy rainfall resulting in severe flooding and landslides has left tens of thousands of people homeless in the departments of Cusco and Apurimac. Entire towns built from adobe bricks have been literally washed … Continue reading
Emergency in Cusco and Apurimac
By Rachel Parkinson, Kuoda Travel A week ago the departments of Apurimac and Cusco were declared to be in a state of emergency for the next 60 days due to extremely heavy rainfall in these areas. The result has been … Continue reading