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

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

Concept Store “Cajamarca 219” in Barranco Shopping for quality Peruvian alpaca products while sipping a glass of French wine? Now it’s possible--and I don’t mean online. Recently, two Aracari ...

MAC Barranco – Contemporary Art in Lima For several decades, the Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo (IAC), a major national cultural institution, has been fighting to provide Peru, and particul...

GETTING TO KNOW THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF PERU Peru is home to 51 indigenous communities, all of whom have a unique culture and way of life. Among the 31 million people who live in Peru, about 80% ...

Exhibit of Peruvian Artifacts at the National Geographic Museum Peru, a country rich in gold, silver and other precious metals, has been a treasure trove of artifacts from ancient cultures, whose crafsmanship rival...

The Royal Tombs of Sipan and Huaca Rajada Moche Route Highlights: Royal Tombs of Sipan and Huaca Rajada On a recent trip to Peru’s north, I visited some of the most significant historical sit...

The Best Hotels in the Sacred Valley The Sacred Valley of the Incas, located just a one and a half hour drive from Cusco - the gateway to Machu Picchu - is a must-visit destination on a t...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!