Machu Picchu Peru, From 2013, the historic sanctuary aims to increase the number of visitors, thanks to the efforts of a promotional campaign in emerging markets. The president of the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR), Carlos Canales , asked the government to set this figure as a goal given that in recent years has come to exceed 630,000 visitors a year. “This implies a dynamic promotional campaign aimed at emerging market niches, where tourism is consolidated in the world. Brazil and Uruguay are with growth exceeding 40%,” he said. Read Article
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An American tourist was injured today bullet in the buttocks while trying to resist an assault in the center of Buenos Aires when bought dollars in the black market, police said. The tourist was hospitalized and is out of danger, while the robbers, one from Argentina and one in Uruguay, were arrested while trying to […]
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An American woman, identified as Debra Ann Sines, 59, died after falling down the stairs of the condo where he was staying according to Nacion.com. Authorities said the incident occurred at 3 am in one of the condos Tulemar Hotel in Manuel Antonio de Aguirre, Puntarenas. Carlos Martinez, head of the security forces in the […]
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Professor Paul Frampton Professor from the University of North Carolina Standard.co.uk reported that a British scientist caught smuggling two kilos of cocaine at a South American airport has been jailed for almost five years. Professor Paul Frampton, 68, claimed he was duped into carrying the drugs in a honeytrap sting involving a glamour model. But […]
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SANTIAGO, Chile – The parents of an Italian tourist who went missing while hiking one of Chile’s most active volcanoes arrived in the South American country on Monday to join the search for him and two companions.Luca Ogliengo’s parents have rented a helicopter to assist rescuers. Read article
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Despite the discovery of 98 new cases of meningitis in Chile, the Institute of Public Health assures citizens that the infection has not reached epidemic levels. SANTIAGO — These meningitis cases have been appearing “in a sporadic way,” says director of the Institute of Public Health, María Teresa Velenzuela. The institution has asked that all […]
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A British tourist has been gang-raped by three tribesmen in South America. But last night the trio were being protected by their leaders – who refused to hand them over to police. Read article
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According to mirror.co.uk, A British tourist has been gang-raped by three tribesmen in South America. But last night the trio were being protected by their leaders – who refused to hand them over to police. The 23-year-old woman from London was attacked in a remote desert area in Colombia after having a row with her […]
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flightaware.com reported thatover 3,000 flight cancellations so far as a result of Hurricane Sandy — details below: 707 flights cancelled to/from/within the US today. Most affected is Newark (EWR), a United hub, with over 265 cancellations today. 2,499 flights cancelled to/from/within the US tomorrow (Monday). Most affected is Newark (EWR), with 774 cancellations, second is […]
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LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A man who identified himself as a former British special forces soldier has been arrested in an Amazon jungle tourist town for illegal possession of a submachine gun, a pistol and an unspecified quantity of cocaine, authorities said Wednesday. Mark David Hassell was arrested Monday night in his room at […]
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