28th of July is Peruvian Independence Day … ¡Felices fiestas!

Find out all about how the day is celebrated in last year’s post.

Catch the wave: Surfing in Chicama Some say she's more popular than the President, and she's certainly made a splash on the world stage, but world surfing champion Sofia Mulanovich is h...

Peruvian Popular Art Exhibit in the ICPNA of Lima On August 15th Aracari was invited to attend the inauguration of an exhibition of popular art at the Peruvian-North American Cultural Institute (ICPNA...

The city of Lima: 477 years old today The Question: Which Peruvian city celebrates its 477th anniversary today? The Answer: Founded by Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro on th...

Lima Food Week 2015 If you’re in Lima and you enjoy dining out in restaurants and tasting unique dishes with ingredients from all over Peru, you’re in luck! Lima Food Wee...

An Evening at a Peña on Día de la Canción Criolla The last week of October rolled around, and I still didn’t have Halloween plans. I had been living in Peru for about two months and, though I already ...

Casa Gangotena Hotel in Quito Quito is a common stopover point en route to the Galapagos Islands, but the city itself also has a lot to offer. When searching for a place to stay in...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!