"A sacred shrine hidden on top of great precipices in a stupendous canyon where the secret of its existence was safely bu....
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The Path Less Traveled – Alternative Treks in Southern Peru
The increasing popularity of Peru on the international travel map has had devastating effects on the Inca Trail. An overflow of careless tourists has led to pollution and crowds resulting in a governm....more
Semana Santa in Ayacucho
Semana Santa or Holy Week is a holiday of utmost importance in Peru, a country of majority Roman Catholic faith. Celebrations vary across cities, some being more ornate and detailed than others.....more
Mamacha Carmen Fiesta in Paucartambo
Almost 3,000 popular ‘fiestas’ are celebrated year-round in Peru. Most of them are dedicated to celebrating a Patron Saint and have been added to a Christian calendar adopted from th....more
Andean People and the Inca Traditions
The Inca Empire ranged from 1197 – 1533 and included parts of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. Long before this empire flourished, communities....
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Peruvian Cuisine: An International Trend
It is widely known today that Peruvian Cuisine has gained a prominent space among the best in the world. Its fame has spread beyond Peruvian borders due to the extraor....more
San Pedro - The Sacred Plant
San Pedro, known as Wachuma in the “Quechua” Andean language, is a cactus that grows naturally in the high altitude, high rainfall regions of the Andes, m....
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Learn the Art of Peruvian Cuisine
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Peru Overview
Located in the central and western section of South America, Peru is a country rich in culture, history, nature and geography. Traditionally known as the cradle of the Inca Empire, Peru today ha....more
Lima's Museums
Lima has a wide range of excellent museums. These are a few that we recommend visiting to get an overview of the Peruvian culture. Note that a couple of them require calling ahead for....more
Suggested Itinerary for 1 week in Peru
Andrea Tello, our editor in Peru, suggests the following itinerary for your 1 week stay in Peru:
If it’s your first t....
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Suggested Itinerary for 2 weeks in Peru
Andrea Tello, our editor in Peru, has laid out the following suggested itinerary for a 2 week stay in Peru:
2 Weeks will allow you to explore many of the hig....
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Suggested Itinerary for 4+ weeks in Peru
4 Weeks should give you ample time to explore the wide variety that Peru has to offer. Your journey will begin in Lima, where most international flights enter the cou....
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About Cusco
Perched at a lofty 11,000 feet, Cusco is known as the capital of the ancient Inca Empire. Legend has it that Manco Capac, the founder of the Empire and first Inca, and his sister Mama Ocllo were broug....more
About The Southern Coast
The Southern Coast is a good place to take in some Pacific breeze, surf the ocean’s wake and relax amongst a unique desert landscape. The Bay of Paracas and the city Nazca both lie in the Southe....more
