Machu Picchu named world's best landmark destination

Machu Picchu named world's best landmark destination 

Lima, Jun. 25 (ANDINA). Peru's Machu Picchu, in south-eastern Cusco region, was named the top spot landmark destination in the world by the travel website Tripadvisor.

The famed Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Photo:ANDINA/Piero Vargas

TripAdvisor announced Tuesday the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards 2013 based on reviews and opinions from site users.

Thus, the stunning 15th century Inca citadel took the preferences of thousands of travelers worldwide and beat approximately 1,200 monuments, parks, museums and water parks, among others.

The incredible landmarks span the globe and include everything from 1,000-year-old temples to modern day cathedrals.

Rounding out the top five spots in the world, were Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Taj Mahal in India, Petra World Heritage Site in Jordan, and the Bayon Temple in Cambodia.

Peru marks National Cebiche Day with festivals 

Lima, Jun. 28 (ANDINA). A number of events are being held around the country to mark the National Cebiche Day, celebrated every year on June 28 since 2008.

Photo: ANDINA/Norman Córdova

The Peruvian Association of Marine and Seafood Restaurants (Armap) has organized the "Cebiche Peru" food festival, bringing together 48 restaurants.

"Cebiche Peru" will run through July 1 with the participation of Peruvian chefs coming from Chile, Spain and the United States. It takes place at Plaza Norte Shopping Center in Lima's Independencia district.

According to El Comercio, the port city of Callao is today hosting the "Cebiche Chalaco 2013," with 40 restaurants competing  to make the best version of this dish.

Elsewhere, the northern regions of Piura and La Libertad have also organized food festivals and contests, while the southern region of Tacna will host an exposition-fair of Peruvian Cebiche.