Callao, one of Peru’s largest ports, has also been heavily affected and many beaches in the region have been shut for travellers, fishermen and locals, alike. The fishing boats have been banned ...

March 2022, Huacachina, Peru Huacachina is built around a small natural desert lake, commonly referred to as the "oasis of ...

It all started with a tweet where a lawyer would ironically send a message about whether a Peruvian with white skin can visit Machu Picchu, but a dark-skinned Cusco cannot enter the beach of the ...

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo declared an environmental emergency after an oil spill from high waves caused by the Tonga volcanic eruption contaminated several beaches. Photo: Martin Mejia ...

Economic fallout In the port city of Callao near Lima, Peru’s largest port, several beaches were closed, and tourists were barred from venturing into the waters. The National Emergency ...