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Pre-Incan Funerary Platform Unearthed in Peru Illuminates Ancient Chimu Kingdom Rituals

Archaeologists in northern Peru have discovered a remarkably intact 600-year-old funerary platform belonging to the pre-Incan Chimu civilization, revealing rich ceramic artifacts and ceremonial textiles.

By Valeria Santos Rojas · Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min read
CULTURE

Guatemala Bets on Maya Tourism as Rural Development Engine

Guatemala launched the Ruta Maya 2030 plan to convert Maya archaeological heritage, including Tikal, into a driver of rural and indigenous development in high-poverty communities.

· 2 min
CULTURE

Bad Bunny Announces Latin American Stadium Tour for 2026

Bad Bunny announced La Nueva Religión Tour 2026, a stadium tour through Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Spain between September and December 2026.

· 2 min read
CULTURE

Cartagena Film Festival Celebrates Its 65th Edition

The Cartagena Film Festival celebrated its 65th edition with a record 80,000 spectators, honoring El último río as best film in a showcase of 150 films from 45 countries.

· 2 min
CULTURE

Peru Recovers Tourism at Machu Picchu with New Access Rules

Peru limited access to Machu Picchu to 4,500 daily visitors with mandatory reservations to preserve the site, while tourism grows 18% over 2025.

· 2 min