Jan
11
2012
rudy
A scient
ific expedition discovered the intact remains of a Megatherium (giant sloth) of about 5 million years of Espinar province of Cusco,
“This fossil is particularly important as it is the most complete specimen discovered in the Americas, dating back 5 million years old,” he told AFP the scholar from the city of Cusco.
The fossil was discovered unexpectedly megatherium by employees while conducting excavations for the foundations of a house in the city of Yauri, Espinar province area extremely rich in fossils.
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Dec
21
2010
karen
As part of a pilot project that has international support, the Regional office of Culture of Cusco working on the rehabilitation of four colonial large houses of the Historical Center in the city of the Cusco.
Juan Julio Rivas, director of the institution, explained that the homes are in streets like Procuradores, Alca, Tullumayo and Santiago.

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Dec
21
2010
karen
Como parte de un proyecto piloto que cuenta con el respaldo internacional, la Dirección Regional de Cultura de Cusco trabaja en la rehabilitación de cuatro casonas coloniales del Centro Histórico en la ciudad del Cusco.
Juan Julio Rivas, titular de la institución, explicó que las viviendas se encuentran en jirones como Procuradores,Alca,tullumayo y Santiago.

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Nov
18
2010
karen
Before you make a trip to anywhere in the world is recommended that:
-Make sure you are in good health, especially if you are goin to have a long trip.
-Having vaccines to date, you should note that these depend on their prior immunization status, destination of travel.
-It is recommendable to be vaccinated against typhoid, polio and tetanus, don’t forget that some vaccines achieve protective effect starts 15 days later.
-The most common diseases in tropical countries are malaria and malaria and is spread by mosquitoes, mosquito bites foresee with any lotion or cream.
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Nov
18
2010
karen
Antes de hacer un viaje a cualquier lugar del mundo es recomendable que:
-Se asegure de estar en perfecto estado de salud,sobretodo si realizara un viaje largo.
-Tener las vacunas al dia,debe tener en cuenta que estas dependeran de su estado vacunal previo,destino de viaje.
-Es recomendable estar vacunado contra el tifus,polio y tetano,ten en cuenta que algunas vacunas consiguen su efecto de proteccion 15 dias despues.
-Las enfermedades mas frecuentes en los paises tropicales son la malaria y el paludismo y las transmiten los mosquitos,prevee las picaduras de mosquitos con alguna locion o crema.
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Sep
16
2010
helard
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru Export and Tourism (PromPeru) will participate in the International Tourism Fair “Adventure Sport Fair, to be held from 23 to 26 September in the city of Sao Paulo (Brazil).
The aim is to promote destinations in the segments of adventure, nature and culture of Peru, said the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) in the Presidential Decree issued today authorizing participation Promperú.
The Promperú officer to assist the fair will develop different activities related to promoting tourism in Peru, he said.
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru Export and Tourism (PromPeru) will participate in the International Tourism Fair “Adventure Sport Fair, to be held from 23 to 26 September in the city of Sao Paulo (Brazil).The aim is to promote destinations in the segments of adventure, nature and culture of Peru, said the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) in the Presidential Decree issued today authorizing participation Promperú.The Promperú officer to assist the fair will develop different activities related to promoting tourism in Peru, he said.

Fuente: http://www.andina.com.pe
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Sep
16
2010
helard
La Comisión de Promoción del Perú para la Exportación y el Turismo (Promperú) participará en la Feria Internacional de Turismo “Adventure Sport Fair”, a realizarse del 23 al 26 de setiembre en la ciudad de Sao Paulo (Brasil).
El objetivo es promover los destinos en los segmentos de aventura, naturaleza y cultura de Perú, señala el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (Mincetur) en el decreto supremo publicado hoy que autoriza la participación de Promperú.
La funcionaria de Promperú que asistirá a la feria desarrollará diversas actividades vinculadas a la promoción turística de Perú, precisó.
La Comisión de Promoción del Perú para la Exportación y el Turismo (Promperú) participará en la Feria Internacional de Turismo “Adventure Sport Fair”, a realizarse del 23 al 26 de setiembre en la ciudad de Sao Paulo (Brasil).El objetivo es promover los destinos en los segmentos de aventura, naturaleza y cultura de Perú, señala el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (Mincetur) en el decreto supremo publicado hoy que autoriza la participación de Promperú.
La funcionaria de Promperú que asistirá a la feria desarrollará diversas actividades vinculadas a la promoción turística de Perú, precisó.

Fuente: http://www.andina.com.pe
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