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

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

Surfing in Lima Top surf destination in Peru Anyone who spends time in Lima (especially during the summer months, December - April), who is reasonably fit, and has n...

Pentecost Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo *Photo credits to RPP Noticias for images of the Danzaq and Saqra dancers featured above. Festival in Peru, Señor de Choquekillka From now through S...

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...

Peruvian Cuisine for the World: Cebiche and Pisco Party, Barcelona On Monday, October 1st, I had the privileged opportunity to attend the Cebiche and Pisco Party in Barcelona, Spain. Held at the Palau de Padralbes, w...

Travel to Machu Picchu with writer John Hemming in April 2011 2011 marks a century since Hiram Bingham first came across the ruins of Machu Picchu, and exciting events will take place across Peru to celebrate the...

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...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!