Corpus Christi Festival in Cusco The Corpus Christi Festival is Cusco’s most important religious procession. The oldest religious festival in the Americas, it is a majestic display of vibrant costumes and passionate ritual. Read more about Peru’s most important festival and events. The religious significance of the festival During this colorful and…
A few days ago I returned, renewed and exhilarated, from trekking the Ausangate Lodge Trek route along the southern face of Apu Ausangate in the Southern Andes of Peru–two hours from Cusco, as the Condor flies, and four hours driving distance. This is a fantastic trek in Peru for adventurous travellers….
Lima is home to a range of exclusive private homes. Casa García Alvarado is a Republican home in the heart of Miraflores that welcomes visitors behind closed doors to visit the grounds and enjoy a meal with the owners for an exclusive insight into Lima’s history. Casa Garcia Alvarado in…
La Paz from the air Sitting at an altitude of 3,650m (almost 12,000 ft), the cable cars in La Paz offer an unbelievable view of the city spreading as far as the eye can see, including the historic center, neighborhoods built into the mountains, and the snow-capped Andes. Cable cars…
The third edition of Art Lima, Peru’s most important international contemporary art event, opened for the public on Thursday, April 23rd and runs until Sunday, April 26th. The event is being held in the Escuela Superior de Guerra del Ejército, a former military building in the Chorrillos district of Lima….
The Best Museums in Peru We’ve put together a carefully curated, handpicked list of some of the best museums in Peru. We’ve also included few others to check out if you have extra time! They are organized by destination including Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and the North. Best Museums in Lima…