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Airport in Santiago, Chile reopens with limited service

Limited flights began operating in and out of Santiago de Chile yesterday, following Saturday’s massive earthquake.
The runways and air traffic control systems were undamaged in the quake.  Unfortunately, the passenger terminal building sustained heavy damage.
Our contacts in Chile report that the airlines are trying out all kinds of creative solutions to get stranded passengers back [...]

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Machu Picchu set to reopen April 1

The Peruvian government has set April 1 as the target date for reopening the famed citadel of Machu Picchu, Peruvian Trade and Tourism Minister Martin Perez announced today.
“The citadel is intact and we expect to receive visitors starting April 1,” Perez said.  The ruins were cut off when roads and railways were severely damaged by [...]

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Machu Picchu Closed as Cleanup and Repairs Begin

The famed citadel of Machu Picchu is temporarily closed, as cleanup and repairs begin following severe flooding last week.    The rail lines and roads in the area were severely damaged by the worst flooding in known memory.
The town of Cuzco and the ruins in the immediate Cuzco area remain functional and open for business.  [...]

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Heavy Rains Close Machu Picchu – Disaster Declared in Cuzco

Days of torrential rains have pounded Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and washouts.  Bridges and roads have been heavily damaged, making travel difficult and in some cases impossible.  The entire Sacred Valley region has been declared a disaster zone by the Peruvian government.
The ruins of Machu Picchu are closed.  Some [...]

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Latin American Nations Make “Ethical Traveler” Top 10

The Ethical Traveler announced their 2010 Developing World’s 10 Best Ethical Destinations report, and four Latin American nations were on the list.
The Latin American honorees are, in alphabetical order, Argentina, Belize, Chile, and Suriname.
Argentina was praised for “a commitment…. towards zero net deforestation, including responsible land management plans and conservation efforts for more than a [...]

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