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There's something about Machu Picchu:Cameron Diaz sees Peru

(AFP)
2007-06-20 07:18

US actress Cameron Diaz (C) walks by the streets of the Peruvian city of Cuzco, more than 1000 km southeast of Lima. Diaz arrived Tuesday in Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca empire, on vacation with guests and a security team, the official news agency Andina reported.[AFP]

LIMA (AFP) - Hollywood star Cameron Diaz arrived Tuesday in Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca empire, on vacation with guests and a security team, the official news agency Andina reported.

Diaz, 34, star of "Charlie's Angels" and "There's Something About Mary," checked into a hotel in downtown Cusco, a city 3,400 meters (11,155 feet) above sea level some 600 kilometers (373 miles) south-east of Lima.

After a short rest the Cuban-American star turned heads as she went for a walk in the city's historic plaza.

Diaz plans to visit the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and attend annual re-enactment of the Inti Raymi, the Inca festival of the sun and a major Cusco tourist draw, according to Andina.

Regularly voted one of the world's most beautiful women, Diaz plans stay in Cusco until June 26, Andina reported.

Diaz's film credits include "Gangs of New York" and "The Mask."

Macchu Picchu is one of 21 historical sites in an internet competition to be one of the new "Seven Wonders of the World."