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

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

Peru culinary experience: Potato and Ají Peru is fast gaining a reputation as the gastronomic capital of Latin America. There's so much to do and taste and Aracari specialises in Peru culinar...

Lodge-to-Lodge Salkantay Trek While in the Cusco region, I recently took the opportunity to hike the Lodge-to-Lodge Salkantay trek, a fantastic 6 day trek to Machu Picchu that sees...

Moche Art in Barcelona: Gold, Myths and Rituals of Ancient Peru A new exhibition in Barcelona, inaugurated on March 4th, "Oro, mitos y ritos. Arte mochica del antiguo Perú" (Gold, myths and Rituals. Moche Art of An...

Narcoterrorism and tourism in Peru As you may have seen or heard in the New York Times and on CNN, the Peruvian military is battling a resurrected Shining Path insurgency, which thrived...

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% ...

A Café Guide: Where to Find the Best Coffee in Miraflores Find the Best Coffee in Miraflores Happy Peruvian Coffee Day! The Ministry of Agriculture in Peru declared the 4th Friday of the month of August “...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!