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Coronavirus in Peru
On March 6, 2020 the first person (patient zero) in Peru - a 25-year old Latam Airlines employee who visited Spain, France and the Czech Republic in February -…
Peruvian Tourist Visa
When planning a trip to Peru, eventually bureaucratic and visa related matters come to mind. As finding detailed and up-to-date information on this topic can…
Finding a job and working legally in Peru
Peru is a beautiful country, the economy is booming, employment opportunities are everywhere and living expenses are low, easy-peasy!? This is in short and…
What you can & can’t bring into Peru
When travelling to a foreign country it’s always a good idea to know which items you can take without any problems, and which ones you better leave at home…
The Funerary Towers of Sillustani
Sitting proudly atop a hill overlooking Lake Umayo about 35 km (20 miles) from Puno in southern Peru, the Chullpas de Sillustani are above ground tower-like…
Peru’s ancient ruins in peril
Thousands of years before the Spanish conquerors arrived in South America, what we know today as Peru was inhabited by numerous highly advanced cultures that…
Driving in Lima - Not for the faint-hearted
Driving in Lima and Peru will be a very “interesting” experience if you are used to driving in North America or Europe.
International Schools in Peru
Public schools in Peru have an extremely bad reputation; and deservedly so. Unfortunately, quite often school buildings are in bad shape, classes are big,…
Peruvian Retirement Visa
Retirees and pensioners who receive a state or private pension or other benefits (for example a disability pension) of at least US$ 1000 per month or the…
Racism, discrimination and intolerance in Peru
Two days ago, Peru signed two Interamerican Conventions against racism and discrimination at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in…
Food & Drink Diversity Peru
Juanes
Juanes are a typical dish from the Peruvian jungle regions. Traditionally prepared by cooking yuca (cassava), local fish species and wild bird eggs wrapped in bijao leaves, with the arrival of the Spaniards in Peru, European…
Vortex Coca Energy Drink
Even though Coca Energy Drinks cannot be considered a typical Peruvian drink, we could not resist listing it here as quite a few different brands of them are produced and sold legally in Peru.
Kola Inglesa (English Kola) is the seconded oldest soft drink created and produced in Peru. Introduced to the Peruvian market in 1912 by the beverage producer Manuel A. Ventura…
Inca Kola is, if we believe the advertisement, "El sabor del Peru", The flavor of Peru. Invented by an English immigrant in Rimac, Lima in 1935 Inca Kola is a bright yellow, very…
Chicha de Jora, not to be confounded with Chicha Morada, is an alcoholic beverage from the Andes region, which already was prepared and drunken by the Incas. Chicha is…
A Cremolada is something between an ice cream and a flavorful fruit drink; comparable to slush, but made with lots of fresh fruit pulp, water and sugar. Often serve in a plastic…
Emoliente is kind of an herbal tea popular with young and old, poor and rich, especially in the cold winter month. Sold by street vendors around the country at corners, bus stops…
Lemonade is known around the world. The Peruvian version is made of water, the characteristic small Peruvian limes, and a little bit of preferable brown sugar. Chilled and served…
Wildly well liked in Peru are so called Mixtura Snacks, mixtures with changing local ingredients similar to "nuts and raisins". Depending on the ingredients available, Peruvian…
Maná is produced of large sized corn kernels that are popped like "normal" popcorn and then infused in sugar. The result is delicious, sweet and crunchy popcorn with a unique…
Maiz Cusco is a corn variety also called "giant corn mote of Cusco". The large size corn kernels are fried in oil and salted to get a tasty snack that is popular in the country.
Habas Saladas are a well-liked snack in Peru. Broad Beans are fried in a little bit of oil, causing the skin to split open. After removing the skins from the pan, they are salted…
Travel Destination Peru
Peruvian Experience - The Magic of Peru in one place
Since 2019 Lima’s district Miraflores has one more attraction: Peruvian Experience, the first space of cultural and gastronomic entertainment of Peru where visitors take a fun and hands-on journey through Peruvian history, culture and gastronomy from the food of the Incas to today’s famous Peruvian dishes without ever leaving Lima.
Just 4 hours from Tacna in southern Peru in the Vilacota-Maure Regional Conservation…
Peru is full of natural wonders that are lesser known and / or located off the…
One of the many off the beaten track gems Peru has to offer is the Moron Lagoon,…
Probably one of the most stunning and beautiful geological occurrences in the world…
Sitting proudly atop a hill overlooking Lake Umayo about 35 km (20 miles) from Puno…
Gran Pajaten is an archaeological site in the Andean jungle of northern Peru built…
The history of Lima and the population of the surrounding area did not only begin…
In the first half of June members of four Quechua communities high in the Peruvian…
Long before the Incas, the culture that today is associated with Peru like no other,…
While most visitors coming to Peru choose to take the classic travel route covering…
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The Woman in the Process of Independence Coin Series
In commemoration of the bicentenary of Peru's independence from Spain, the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) issued the numismatic series “La Mujer en el proceso de la Independencia” (The Woman in the Process of Independence). With this coin series the stunning numismatic culture is continued and the patriotic women who fought in many ways and…
By a quiet pond, at the side of a cloud-topped mountain in Peru, lived a small green frog and…
In commemoration of the bicentenary of Peru's independence from Spain the Peruvian Central…
My name is Juana. For many years I lived with a colony of mice in a priory in Lima, Peru. We…
Once upon a time a gull laid her eggs on the shore of Lake Titicaca in Peru. There were three…
The world almost ended long time ago. The seas rose, and the people of the earth were lost…
Over the past decade Peru established itself as the world leader in counterfeit money output…
Like the current Peruvian banknotes, the Peruvian coins in circulation reflect the countries…
The red and white colors of the Peruvian flag were an inspiration of General José de San…
The current banknotes of Peru are not only lovely with famous Peruvian personalities on the…
A long time ago, at the jagged top of the world where the snow lives, there was a poor young…
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Best restaurants in Peru 2019
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Best Places to Work for Millennials in Peru 2019
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How many travelers visited Peru in 2018?
Over the past two decades Peru has seen an incredible increase in visitor numbers. And this trend…
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Less than two weeks after the spectacular and successful Pan-American Games 2019 have come to an…
Highlights of the Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima
The torch has been lit on Friday in an amazing event and the games are officially opened. We will…
Road closures and traffic restrictions for the Lima…
After the absolutely amazing and typical Peruvian inauguration ceremony yesterday, the Pan American…
Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima
In just a couple of days the Pan-American Games 2019 will be inaugurated with a festive opening…
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Murder of the indigenous healer Olivia Arevalo and…
Last Thursday Olivia Arevalo, 81-year-old indigenous healer, spiritual leader and wise woman of the…
Peru’s ancient ruins in peril
Thousands of years before the Spanish conquerors arrived in South America, what we know today as…
Travel Security in a changing world
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Corn imports from the US skyrocket
Recently the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) proudly reported in its Global Agricultural…
2 North American “tourists” arrested for disturbing…
Last Friday, April 21, 2017 Canadian national Jennifer Moore and US citizen John Dougherty, were…
Driving in Lima - Not for the faint-hearted
Driving in Lima and Peru will be a very “interesting” experience if you are used to driving in…
Racism, discrimination and intolerance in Peru
Two days ago, Peru signed two Interamerican Conventions against racism and discrimination at the…
An editor’s view of Lima the capital of Peru
Lima today is no longer the wealthy, beautiful colonial settlement and most important city in the…
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