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Inti Raymi, Festival of the Sun in Cusco

The Inti Raymi (”Festival of the Sun”) was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Sun, one of the most venerated gods in Inca religion. According to chronicler Garcilazo de la Vega, Sapa Inca Pachacuti created the Inti Raymi to celebrate the winter solstice and a new year in [...]

Galapagos Albatross and Endemic Species

The Galapagos or “Waved” Albatross is the largest seabird on the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and an endemic species, only found on the Galapagos Archipelago. To enhance their uniqueness, they exclusively nest on the southern island of Española or Hood. These magnificent birds, masters of the sea and wind currents, come regularly to breed and nest [...]

Lima, Melting Pot of Peruvian Cuisine

 Lima – known as the City of Kings during colonial times – has become the Gastronomic Capital of America; so we can call it now the City of Cooking Kings. This deserving award is a way of acknowledging the unquestionable and remarkable attributes of Limean cuisine. The convergence and synergetic fusion of the very best [...]

Peru is Much More than Machu Picchu: A Testimonial

Those of us lucky enough to live in Peru know that Machu Picchu is but one of dozens of destinations that Peru offers those who venture outside our workplace in the capital city of Lima. Lima has its charms – colonial architecture, archaeological museums and a cuisine that has rightfully taken its place among the [...]

CONDOR TRAVEL WINS THE Q’ENTE AWARD

For being the best wholesale agency for its quality in tourism services, good practices and social and environmental responsibility
Cusco, Peru. December 15, 2009 – Hundreds of travel agencies in Cusco compete annually for the Q’ente award.
 The Q´ente award, offered by the Cusco Commerce and Tourism Regional Office (Dircetur) and SGS international certifiers, is the maximum [...]

Condor Travel Receives Cruise Ship Star Princess

On December 3rd the American flagged cruise coming from Fort Lauderdale Port: Star Princess, arrived to the port of Callao, Lima as part of its 107 days itinerary that will end at the port of Southampton, England after traveled through the Pacific, Caribean and Atlantic oceans.
This ship is one of the most luxurious properties of [...]