Secret places in Peru: hidden corners that will surprise you
Discover Peru's secret places: canyons, waterfalls, stone forests, and little-known Inca sites.
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Secret places in Arequipa that few travelers know about
Discover the secret places of Arequipa: little-known neighborhoods, valleys, bridges and convents to experience the city like a local.
The most important elements of Peruvian culture
Peruvian culture is the result of the great mix of cultural elements of the different peoples that have inhabited what is currently the territory of Peru.
Cities of southern Peru
Cities in southern Peru such as Arequipa, Tacna or Puno offer you a rich monumental heritage and also exuberant landscapes.
Spices, one of the secrets of Peruvian cuisine
Spices are one of the secrets of Peruvian cuisine, which is among the most appreciated in the world for its flavors and aromas.
Afro Peruvian Dance
Afro-Peruvian music and dance constitute one of the most colorful and unique artistic expressions within Peru's cultural heritage.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, listed as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, is an impressive example of the splendor of the Inca civilization.
What to see in Cuzco
If you wonder what to see in Cuzco, we will tell you that its historic center is a World Heritage Site and that it is 80 kilometers from Machu Picchu.
7 Wonders of the Modern World
The 7 Wonders of the Modern World immerse us in heritages full of history and secrets from China to the heights of Peru.
The most important monuments in the world
From Japan to Granada, we immerse ourselves in the world's most important monuments to encourage you to embark on the ultimate journey.
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is more than we can imagine. The cradle of a great civilization, the union of several islands of enormous beauty and all this, watered by numerous legends. With all this and much more, a trip to the place is more than essential. Don't you want to discover its secrets?
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8 colorful cities of Latin America
These 8 colorful cities in Latin America contain yellow churches, painted houses and psychedelic parties full of energy and history.
10 places in South America that you have to see once in your life
The Salar de Uyuni or Machu Picchu are some of these 10 places in South America that you have to see once in your life.
10 places in the world you must see before you die
The Great Wall or the Grand Canyon are two of the next 10 places in the world that you must see before you die.
9 simply irresistible dishes from South America
Calories, green banana or raw fish are some components of these 9 simply irresistible South American dishes
Three deserts of Peru
Peru is known for many things, including its deserts. In this post we know some characteristics of its three best known deserts.
Cultural heritages in Peru
Many dances and music make the traditions of Peru endure, contributed from Africa by the populations that come from the Congo, ...
Parks and nature reserves of the Cordillera de los Andes region
The Huascarán National Park was created in 1975 in the Ancash region, and extends over an area ...
The economic sectors of Peru
Peru has benefited from excellent growth for 10 years, but it must face many challenges, such as ...
Inca religion and cosmogony
The religion of the Incas is a complex system of rites and traditional beliefs, incorporating inheritances from previous cultures, from ...
European immigration in Peru
Today it is estimated at 4,4 million people the descendants of European immigration in Peru, that is ...
The best fruits of Peru
The lime has the same color as the green lemon, but it is more acidic, which allows it to accelerate the ...
The fruits of Peru
The grape grows on the Peruvian coast south of Lima, and is used specifically for the conception of wine and ...
The work and art of Peruvian painters
The style called Cuzco is recognized by a quite idealized vision of the scenes represented, the elongated faces and the postures ...
Peruvian art and painting
Pre-Columbian art finds its main expression in ceramics, as well as in stone sculpture, goldsmithing, ...
The political context of Peru
The XNUMXth century in Peru is marked by many coups d'état and the succession of military regimes. The last…
The Amazon rainforest of Peru
In the virgin forest, called the Amazon rainforest, which occupies 57% of the eastern part of the Peruvian territory, there is ...
Peru, world record for biodiversity and nature
Peru is one of the 5 countries that has the greatest number of different species of both fauna and…
Discovering the city of Lima in Peru
Lima, this tentacular city where a third of Peruvians live, nevertheless presents many riches that are worth discovering and that make you forget that first bad impression of the beginning.
Live and stay in Trujillo
Trujillo offers accommodation at very correct prices. If you are looking for an apartment or accommodation in Trujillo, now we present some practical tips.
Customs and traditions in Peru
Pisco is the best known alcohol in Peru. It is a liquor widely used for cocktails and in particular to make pisco sour, a delicious mixture that is worth trying.
Culture, architecture and music in Peru
Due to its history, the culture of Peru is a mixture of different cultures but that involve many differences depending on the region of the country.
The most beautiful lakes in Peru
If you want to know a beautiful lake in Peru during the summer season, you just have to take some ...
The best juggerias in Lima
Summer is just around the corner so visitors to the capital of Peru can ...
Christmas shopping in Lima
Christmas is, according to some, the best time of the year. And in Lima, it is really splendid, because it is ...
The Mummy Juanita, the maiden sacrificed in the Ampato
A few minutes walk from the Plaza de Armas in the Peruvian colonial city of Arequipa is the ...
Interesting facts about Peru
In this country once flourished one of the great and mysterious civilizations in the world: the Inca Empire ...
The typical drinks of Peru
The gastronomy of Peru is one of the most varied in the world that includes delicious and unique drinks that are ...
Archaeological routes in Peru
Peru has an astonishing amount of places to offer: from snow capped mountains, strange and wonderful civilizations ...
The best sports restaurants in Lima
In the heart of downtown Lima, in front of Plaza San MartÃn, there is a popular bar-restaurant, which ...
Landscapes of Peru: Coast and Jungle
The tourist can discover the natural and ancient wonders of Peru along the Pacific coast or ...
Places to visit during winter in Lima
Tourism options outside of Lima, the capital of Peru, are many. For those looking for good weather and ...
Get to know the Castillo Unanue de Cañete
In Cañete, a city 140 km south of Lima, the visitor can visit the Hacienda Arona, also known…
Sport fishing in Peru
In addition to the beautiful beaches ideal for surfing, the sport of fishing in Peru is ...
5 places to buy pasta in Lima
If you are a lover of Italian food and you are in Lima, you should not stop going to ...
Types of taxis in Lima
Taking a taxi at any corner can mean condemning yourself to any number of possible scenarios, -as in any city in the ...
The wonderful fauna of Peru
Peru is rich in diversity on all scales: its people, its climates and regions, and especially with ...
The mighty Inca Empire
The Incas were a civilization in South America that in the 14th century were a small tribe of the ...
Endangered animals in the Andes of Peru
The wonderful Cordillera de los Andes is the habitat of several animals that are in danger of extinction so ...
The Empire of the Incas
The ancestors of the Incas were hunters who came from Asia crossing the Bering Strait. More than 20.000 years ...
The impressive Andes of Peru
The Peruvian Andes offer the most spectacular views of the snow capped mountains and glaciers of the ...
Madre de Dios, the biodiversity capital of the world
The remote jungle region of Madre de Dios in the Peruvian Amazon is called the capital of the ...
Caleta de San José, virgin beaches of Arequipa
Despite the fact that Arequipa has the longest coastline in Peru, it is not recognized as a great destination ...
American style breakfasts in Lima
The difficulty of finding a good American-style breakfast in Lima often surprises travelers and tourists who ...
Mystical Tourism to Peru
Mystical Tourism has a sometimes wrong concept. One could imagine a group of hippies gathered around ...
Sayán, the land of alfajores
Located 197 km north of the city of Lima, this peaceful town in the province of Huaura in…
Things to do in Peru in winter
Peru is one of the most memorable destinations in South America and one of the 10 best places ...
Endangered attractions in Peru
The world is a changing place, and that is true and dramatic in Peru. And here is ...
Inti Raymi, when dancing for the Sun God
Before the invasion of the Spanish into the Inca Empire in the middle of the 16th century, the indigenous people enjoyed their festivities to ...
Inca ruins in Peru: Llactapata
Those seeking Indiana Jones adventure should visit Llactapata, which is an important landmark on the Inca Trail, located ...
The hot springs of ChurÃn
With the recent paving of the highway between ChurÃn and Oyón, this province is diversifying its tourist offer. In addition to…
Paso Horse Festival in Pachacamác
Peruvians are proud to own horses of a unique breed in the world. Arrived from the Iberian Peninsula ...
The best beaches in Peru
Peru has about 2.500 kilometers of coastline, and although Máncora, Punta Sal, Punta Hermosa, Asia and alike ...
Folkloric dances of Peru: La Diablada
La Diablada - the one that Bolivia claims to be cultural owners - is a dance that is named for the ...
Tribes in the Manú National Park
Survival International has published close-up photos of the Mashco-Piro, an isolated indigenous people in the south-east of Peru….
Gastón Acurio and his restaurants in Lima
There is no doubt that the most famous and representative chef of Peruvian cuisine is Gastón Acurio, who has ...
The 10 most famous Peruvians in the world
The victory of the Peruvian singer Gianmarco at the Latin Grammy Awards was a great one, but it is not the first Peruvian to win ...
The Chaparrà Ecological Reserve
This region is fascinating. Upon entering it gives you the feeling of being enchanted, in the middle of nowhere and at the same ...
La Calera thermal baths, source of health
In the city of Chivay, in the Arequipa region, we find a source of life and health, the thermal baths ...
Festivities of San Pedro and San Pablo
On June 29, the festivities of San Pedro and San Pablo are celebrated in different areas of Peru….
Delicious and exotic Gastronomy of Pucallpa
Pucallpa is a city located in the center-east of Peru, on the banks of the Ucayali River. It is the second most ...
Gastronomic tour at the festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria
Thousands of dancers and musicians are getting ready to take the streets by storm: The feast for the Virgin Mary of ...
Typical dishes and drinks of La Libertad
La Libertad is characterized by the fact that those who cook have excellent seasoning. It is said that in the north there is the «good ...
Diving and Fishing in Máncora
Thanks to the collision of the cold Humboldt maritime current and the warm El Niño (Equatorial) current, in the area ...
Kotosh Temple of the Crossed Hands
Part of the magic that surrounds tourism in Peru is the surprising amount of finds and remains ...
Tourist attractions of Tocache I
Tocache is a Peruvian province located in the upper basin of the Huallaga River, south of the San MartÃn Region….
Origin and importance of the Uros culture
"The origin of the Uros, between twilight and dawn of the Uro nation" is the seminar that is ...
Cultural vestiges: Paracas Necropolis
The Paracas Necropolis culture has an antiquity that goes from 200 years BC to the first years AD The…
The legend of the Ayaymama of Moyobamba
Moyobamba, Capital City of the San MartÃn Region, located at 860 meters above sea level, and 96 meters above sea level from the Mayo River, baptized ...
Folklore Capital of the Peruvian Amazon: Lamas
Lamas is located 22 km northwest of the city of Tarapoto (30 minutes by car). Founded in 1656,…
Religious tourism in Peru
The most widespread religion in Peru is Catholicism and one of the most striking aspects that can be appreciated from ...
The Ampay Carnival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxHMTkZPn68 En el Perú la música se remonta al menos a unos 10.000 años de antigüedad por recientes descubrimientos arqueológicos…
The Chaparrà Ecological Reserve
One of the most beautiful wildlife conservation places in northern Peru is ChaparrÃ, which is a ...
Shopping: typical products of Peru
Peru treasures an incredible historical and cultural heritage, which is why it dazzles all the tourists who visit the ...
Tarapoto, the City of Palms
The city of Tarapoto is one of the main tourist and commercial cities in the Peruvian Amazon. It is located in ...
ChavÃn, parent culture of Peru
The ChavÃn Culture represents the parent culture of Peru. It corresponds to the first moment of unification of the cultures of the ...
The Monolithic Lanzon
The emblematic monolithic sandeel, five meters high, is a monstrous anthropomorphic figure that seems to represent a ...
Chancay, religious town
The immediate reference to Holy Week in Peru is Ayacucho or Tarma. However, in various cities such as Chancay ...
Sinkuy, the dance of the Incas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLyqXoKhLTQ El Sinkuy, es una danza ceremonial del distrito de Ollantaytambo en la provincia de Urubamba del departamento del Cuzco,…
The celebration dance
The celebration is a sensual dance with a lilting and joyful rhythm, it can be a challenge or competition between the dancers….
The legend of the Salto del Fraile
It was the beginning of the 1860s and among the noble families that inhabited Lima, the one from the ...
The Purple Mazamorra
The Mazamorra Morada is a traditional dessert from Peru, made from purple corn. This dessert is specially prepared ...
Gallito de las Rocas, the national bird of Peru
The Tunqui (Quechua name) or Gallito de las Rocas is the national bird of Peru. It is undoubtedly one of ...
Ayacuchano Altarpiece
The word Altarpiece derives from the Latin retabulus or retrotabule which means: What goes behind the table. Originally a ...
Yarinacocha Lagoon
Legend has it that Nadianré was a beautiful and free young woman like a butterfly, everyone in the town loved her, ...
The Toquepala Cave
Here you can find a variety of cave paintings representing the ancient hunting in the Andes. To this form of ...
Cusco; Cultural heritage of Humanity
Cusco is the capital city of the department that bears the same name that is located in the southeastern area of ​​...
The Peruvian dog, hairless and with history
This dog is as Peruvian as pisco, ceviche, and paso horse. It is also known as «dog ...
The legend of Quistococha
The story goes that a native of the area in his eagerness to fish at night managed to catch a beautiful pomfret that ...
The dance of the Ashaninkas
The Ashaninka people are an Amazonian ethnic group who live in various areas of the Peruvian Amazon and in ...