The U.S. film star Robert De Niro has arrived in Peru's Andean city of Cusco to visit the famed Inca citadel of
The renowned 75-year-old actor arrived Saturday at 4:15 PM on a private plane from Lima.
He got off the plane wearing a military green rain jacket and a gray cap. He was also sheltering under an umbrella.
Right after his landing, the Hollywood star got into a crossover SUV that took him to a hotel in the imperial city.
The acting icon arrived in the middle of the week as part of his first tourist visit to the Andean nation.
The celebrity tried Central's tasting menu, which offers a culinary tour of Peru's biodiversity.
The following day, he visited Pedro de Osma Museum located in the capital city's traditional Barranco district.
De Niro is best known for his Oscar-winning roles in The Godfather II and Raging Bull, to name a few.
Other celebrated films include "Taxi Driver," "Once Upon a time in America," "The Untouchables," and "Casino."
He is well-known for his gangster roles and has played conflicting, turbulent characters as well.
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