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Peruvian Tourist Visa
When planning a trip to Peru sooner or later bureaucratic and visa related matters come to mind. As finding detailed and up to date information on this topic…
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…
Peru Facts & Figures
Below find detailed facts and numbers, data and stats, as well as lots of useful information about Peru related to the topics geography of Peru, Peruvian…
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…
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Peru’s Top 20 Brands 2019
During the “Kantar Talks 2019: How to grow in competitive times?” held last week in Lima, Kantar Millward Brown, a multinational market research company focused on advertising effectiveness, strategic communication, media and brand equity…
Travel Destination Peru
Valley of the Geysers in Candarave, Tacna
Just 4 hours from Tacna in southern Peru in the Vilacota-Maure Regional Conservation Area one of the many hidden and mostly unknown natural treasures the country has to offer, can be found: the Valley of the Geysers (El Valle de los Géiseres).
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…
Housed in a lovely restored 18th century viceroyalty-era mansion that was built over…
Food & Drink Diversity Peru
Aguaymanto
Aguaymanto (physalis peruviana) is a plant and its fruits native to the Peruvian Andes. The incredible berries with many names - locally they are also known as uchuva, uvilla or ushun, abroad as cape gooseberry, golden berry,…
Cushuro – The caviar of the Andes
Cushuro (nostoc sphaericum), also known as cusuro, murmuntu(a), llullucha, macha-macha, rachapa or simpler egg of the rivers, is a blue-green alga that is traditionally used as a food source in the Andes of Peru, Chile and…
Camu Camu, also known as cacari, camocamo or myrciaria dubia, is native to the Peruvian lowland jungle and grows on bushy trees along riverbanks and in flooded areas of the Amazon…
Lucuma is undoubtly the most popular fruit in Peru. The native subtropical fruit, which some even name "The last gold of the Incas” and consider it as the “national fruit”, is…
Creamy, sweet Manjar Blanco embedded in two almost powdery cookies, that is a traditional, absolutely delicious and addicting Peruvian Alfajor - one of the most popular sweet…
For thousands of years ancient cultures high in the Peruvian Andes produced a refreshing, fruity and healthy (at least if you go easy on the sugar) non-alcoholic drink called…
Peru’s celebrated cuisine is not only about famous chefs, outstanding meat and fish dishes or the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, but as well about the often-forgotten…
Pisco is Peru's national drink and the pride and joy of every Peruvian.
Ceviche, also spelled Cebiche, is not only one of the most popular dishes in Peru and the pride and joy of all Peruvians, but as well the Peruvian National Dish with its very own…
Picarones are one of these Peruvian goodies that once tried there’s no way back. The deep fried picarones drizzled with a sweet and flavorful syrup are not only on the list of…
It hardly gets any more Peruvian on the dining table than enjoying the simplicity and fresh local flavors of Papas a la Huancaina.
Peruvians love salsas, sauces and dips. They are a must on every dining table and complement, enhance or vary the unique flavors of local dishes. One of the most popular sauces in…
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Opening Ceremony ParaPan-American Games 2019 in Lima
Opening Ceremony ParaPan-American Games 2019 in Lima
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on 25 August 2019
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Corn imports from the US skyrocket
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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…
Peru Information
Marrying in Peru
You are planning to marry in Peru? First of all, “Congratulations”! Tying the knot in Peru is a…
Peruvian Newspapers
With the ever-increasing trend to deliver news online, the good old newspaper, printed on paper,…
Cell phone and mobile internet providers in Peru
Nowadays it is a near-necessity to stay connected and online at all times even when travelling or…
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…
Air Passenger Rights in Peru
When traveling by plane, especially during busy holiday seasons, delays, canceled flights and…
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM)
Established in 1551 as the first official university on the American continent, the Universidad…
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH)
The Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) - Cayetano Heredia University is a private,…
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
Founded in 1907 by Catholic priest Father Jorge Dintilhac of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts…
Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
As much of the Catholic world Peru celebrates the Day of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th…
Corporate Considerations for Peru
In this guide we have collected important additional legal background for the corporate environment…
Labor Regulations Peru
Indefinite-term employment contracts are the rule of thumb for hiring in Peru. Without prejudice to…
All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead in Peru
As so many other religious festivities in the country the celebration of All Saints’ Day (Día de…
Day of the Creole Song - Dia de la Cancion Criolla
While on October 31 most think of Halloween, Peru celebrates on that day an important part of the…
Rebuilding of the Q’eswachaka Bridge
In the first half of June members of four Quechua communities high in the Peruvian Andes about 180…
Peru´s Business & Investment Guide
Peru is seeking to attract investment, both domestic and foreign, in all sectors of the economy.…
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