Yes, it’s true. The Secretary of State of the United States, Hillary Clinton, expressed her desire to visit the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Secretary Hillary Clinton said that many of her colleagues had mentioned that they have visited Machu Picchu. “She said that along with her husband, former President Bill Clinton and her daughter were considering a visit to Machu Picchu as soon as they have a chance,” the source added.
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Jim Carrey visits Machu Picchu (seriously)!
The popular Canadian actor Jim Carrey visited the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on June 30th. Jim Carrey who traveled as a regular tourist traveled first by train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and then by bus to Machu Picchu, he was recognized by locals and visitors who greeted him and also took pictures with him.
Always showing his good humor, on more than one occasion he said that he was fascinated with the trip and impressed with the architecture of the Incas. He also tried famous Peruvian cuisine. For example, he dinned on Quinoa Taboulé (a salad made of this nutritious Andean grain used by the Incas) and tried Mate de Coca (Coca Tea). Before leaving the Imperial City, he walked around the Plaza de Armas and purchased alpaca fabrics.
The prestigious magazine National Geographic honors the centenary of the Machu Picchu discovery and publishes in its last edition an extensive special report that reevaluates the main Peruvian touristic attraction. Under the title “The Genius of the Inca”, it shows the new discoveries that reveal how this Powerful Empire was forged.
Additionally, National Geographic portal (www.ngm.com) includes diverse links which complement this note, such as an interactive map that shows the Inca Empire extension, the original article written by American expeditionary Hiram Bingham and published in 1913, and also photos of his expedition sponsored by Yale University and the National Geographic Society at that time.
Dear Fellow Traveler,
In light of recent events in Japan, we wish to direct your immediate attention to GlobalGiving. GlobalGiving is working closely with Japenese organizations to provide relief following the earthquake and tsunami. Make a donation today to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. Visit GlobalGiving online or make a $10 donation by simply texting the word JAPAN to 50555.
GlobalGiving is a long standing partner of Sustainable Travel International (of which Go South Adventures is a member) enabling us to offer travelers a viable way to donate to high-quality, high-impact projects. Taking this approach and giving directly enables more funding to reach sustainable projects around the globe.
Starting Feb. 21, 2011, Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild” will begin airing a series of episodes filmed in Peru showcasing the country’s rich Amazonian wildlife offerings. Filmed on board the M/V Aqua , the series of episodes will air on various networks across the country and will feature pink dolphins, Amazonian manatees, rare river otters and other exotic fauna and flora found in the remote Peruvian Amazon. The three-episode series on Peru was filmed this past fall with Jack Hanna and his crew traveling to and exploring the Peruvian Amazon by land and river. While filming on board the M/V Aqua vessel, Jack and crew explored the Pacaya Samiria Reserve – one of the most remote areas of the Amazon only seen by a handful of tourists each year. Giant water lilies, sloth, howler monkeys and flirty pink dolphin were some of the wildlife highlights of their excursions into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. In addition to this, Jack and crew also visited the Manatee and Dolphin Rescue Center in Iquitos. Here, the group observed first-hand while biologists and volunteers cared for endangered Amazon manatees and dolphins. Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild” is set to be one of the most dynamic and in depth views into the Peruvian Amazon’s wildlife experiences and tourism offerings. For more information on Jack Hanna, “Into the Wild” and air dates in your city, visit www.jhitw.com.
Go South Adventures offers cruises on the M/V Aqua for your own Peruvian Amazon Cruise Adventure.
Rescue efforts to bring 33 miners trapped underground to the surface have been successful, with the last of the miners being pulled up 10/14 at 10:18pm.
We feel very proud of those participants, miners, and helpers, everyone that worked hard to have them back with their families.
Thanks to all the countries and persons who joined with Chile, in this extremely difficult time.
Congratulations Chile!
July 30, 2011 – We are pleased to inform you that the Galapagos Islands are officially off the list of World Heritage Sites in danger.
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee voted to take the islands off the list. The committee took its decision “after analyzing reports on the state of conservation in the Galapagos Islands and confirming that Ecuador’s government is committed to continuing to improve the state of the archipelago.”
Go South Adventures is proud to be recognized as one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” as chosen by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the following principles:
