A brand new museum next to the Temple of the Moon - one of the icons of Trujillo city - has opened its doors last June. The temple of the Moon is a pyramid entirely made out of mud bricks. Visitors can admire the high degree of artistic development achieved by the Mochicas (100 AD to 800 AD) especially brought out in the wall paintings. The museum displays artifacts found during excavations and serves as well as a study center for researchers and scholars alike. The museum is opened from TUE to SUN (from 9 am to 4 pm). Entrance is free.

The launch of the refurbished Delfin I is expected for Oct 2010. It will be the most exclusive and sophisticated small river vessel cruising the Amazon Basin. Delfin I will feature 4 large Premium Suites of 100 m2 with floor to ceiling windows - each suite with its own private 95 m2 (316-square feet) sun decks and 2 of them will have private Jacuzzi. Services on board include wellness treatments, a reference library, exotic bar and an Amazon specialist who will introduce you to the wonders of the Upper Amazon.

Setours supported the initiative of Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel to organize a journey for Brazilian journalists. The press tour took place from August 2nd to 6th and included Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu. Participants represented Correio Brasiliense, Caderno Boa Viagem, Revista Gula, Viaje Mais and Prazeres da Mesa.

From October 15th through December 15th 2010, Aeroparque airport will remain closed in order to enlarge its capacity. Consequently departures and arrivals to/from Buenos Aires will be operated from Ezeiza Airport in the meantime.

During our last inspection trip to Puno, we confirmed that there is much more to see and do than the classic Uros and Taquile excursion. The Ticonata community organizes sailboat rides in the Titicaca Lake and has recently inaugurated a small museum exhibiting mummies (1.100 – 1.400 AC) found on the island. Llachon, boasting beautiful and traditional textiles also rents kayaking equipment and is an alternative to Taquile but with much less tourists. Finally, the trip from Puno to Cusco has an alternative route stopping at the colonial city of Lampa, at the “Puyas” Forest of Tarucani and at the Tinajani canyon before arriving in the Inca City. Ask for the price of these programs to your account executive. See pictures here.

Setours was appointed by PromPeru – the Peruvian Tourism Bureau – as tour operator for its VIP Mexican press tour, who took place from June 21st to 29th, visiting Lima and Cusco. The group included journalists from Travel & Leisure, the renowned newspaper La Reforma and American Express' Expressions Magazine.

Beginning January 5th, 2011, LAN will operate the Lima – Easter Island route twice a week (Wednesdays and Sundays) in a modern 767. The flights will depart from Lima at 00:55 hrs, arriving at 06:15 hrs. Departures from Easter Island are scheduled for 13:00 hrs, arriving in Lima at 17:50 hrs.

Perurail found a new name for its tourist class refurbished cars. The improved 'backpacker' cars will be named from now on 'Expedition'. Click here for a summary of the 'Expedition' and 'Vistadome' features.