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The Price of Progress:
The construction of the Chinchero International Airport, located near Cusco, Peru, has sparked significant controversy, particularly regarding its impact on local cultural heritage. Positioned in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, an area renowned for its historical and archaeological significance, the airport is intended to boost tourism by providing direct international access to one of Peru's most visited regions.
How Chinchero Airport
The Sacred Valley is home to ancient Inca terraces, pre-colonial towns and vibrant indigenous communities whose traditions and livelihoods are deeply tied to the land. This development project has raised concerns about the preservation of the valley's unique cultural and environmental resources.
Could Impact Peru's Cultural Legacy
While proponents of the airport highlight its potential economic benefits, such as job creation and enhanced connectivity, The influx of mass tourism risks commodifying indigenous practices and diluting their authenticity.
About Us
4Ventanas is a multimedia platform dedicated to research and audiovisual production, with a focus on the socio-environmental and cultural realities of Latin America. Through cinematic storytelling and critical exploration, we trace the aesthetics, memory, and invisible stories that shape the region. Our work seeks to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and give visibility to the ways land, culture, and everyday life are intertwined.
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