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February
23
2008

Peru opens first paleontology museum, third in South America

Peru will open its first paleontology museum in the northern city of Trujillo in a 2,000 square meter (21,500 square foot approx) building. This museum is possible thanks to foreign aid and Peruvian funds. The museum will host more than 800 fossils and the museum staff will be trained in Germany as well as having visiting staff from different countries.

February
19
2008

Great Peruvian Trekking Ideas

Many tourists are attracted to the amazing landscapes in Peru but few know that there are many other trekking opportunities in addition to the Inca Trail. Choquequirao, for example, is another ancient city like Machu Picchu, although 30 per cent has currently been excavated it offers a little window to the past and legacy of the Inca Empire. Other destinations such as Cañon Del Colca, Salkantay Trail, and many others are waiting to be explored, so come along and enjoy!

February
18
2008

New Highway to be Built in Northern Peru.

The Spanish infrastructure and construction firm OHL has signed a deal to build a 224-mile (360 km) highway along the northern coast of Peru. The Peruvian government has been working hard to get foreign countries to invest in infrastructure as part of Alan Garcia's economic growth and development plan. The infrastructure investments are expected to benefit many economic sectors and local people as well as ensure safety and comfort for visiting tourists.

February
15
2008

Peruvian Film Takes Top Award

A Peruvian film that tells the story of a woman suffering from a mysterious illness has won the Berlin Film Festival's coveted Best Movie award. Directed by Claudia Llosa and staring Magaly Solier, the film is based on a strange disease transmitted by the breast milk of women who were raped by members of the Shinning Path in the mountains of Peru.

February
11
2008

Vive For Babies releases Brand New Collection Made in Peru

An American company called Vive for Babies (www.ViveForBabies.com) is starting to sell products that are grown, harvested, and hand made by women in the mountains of Peru. The proceeds of the product also help support an orphanage. This is a great exhibition of innovation and care for the people in need in some areas of Peru. The collection of clothes is 100 % organic and its price in the U.S. ranges from $25-$115.

February
10
2008

Dinosaurs in Peru: a Fossil Story

Many fossils and footprints from different kind of dinosaurs have been found in the mountains of Peru. The discovery took place in the region of Ancash while a mining company was doing regular tasks building a road. The fossil of a marine reptile type dinosaur seem to be the best preserved in a complete skeleton shape. Flying reptiles, crocodiles, and many other dinosaurs were the attraction of the miners who found such an amazing collection of pre historic pieces that are more than 20 million years old.

February
10
2008

Shopping Mall to Be Built in Cuzco!

A two-story mall is being designed and will soon be in construction in the city of Cuzco. According to people from Centros Comerciales Peru, a S/. 280 million invested will be made in a 613,542 sq. ft. space. Even though the date of construction has not been announced yet, the name for the mall will be Puertas del Sol and it will have a wide variety of stores, from department stores, sports stores, grocery stores, and even movie theaters.

February
03
2008

Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. Show First Results in Callao

Peru and the U.S. have engaged on a Free Trade Agreement that allows the import and export of goods between both nations. The agreement is effective since Feb 1st, 2009. The first container under this agreement was sent from the port of Callao, the container was full of textiles and was celebrated as the first step toward progress in the export and import relations between the U.S. and Peru.

February
02
2008

Great River Amazon Raft Race is all set

Water rafting is one of the ultimate sports because of its benefits to the body, mind and spirit. Around this time of the year is when adventurers come to Iquitos from many different countries. The test is hard, the challenge is big but not even one of the toughest rivers in the world can stop the spirit of adventure. The race takes place in the Amazon River and it lasts 3 days (from Sept 25th to Sept27th). Rafters are to build their own raft a day before the race. The race is held by the Amazon Rafting Club in Iquitos, Peru and it has a distance of 112 miles.

January
30
2008

Peru Contemplates a Possible Free Trade Agreement with Japan

A delegation from Japan will arrive to Peru to discuss, among other things, a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations. According to the head of MINCETUR, Peru represents 0.38 of the market in Japan which indicates that the possibility of an agreement is very high due to the existing partnership of Peru to the oriental nation. An agreement with Japan would enhance Peru's market strength.