Andean ammonite fossil – A 232.5 million year old mystery solved!
What was this fossilized oddity dug up in the Andes of Peru? Tom Filopowicz explains.
View ArticlePeru’s House of Gastronomy Museum
Peru’s standing as a gastronomic center has inspired the spread of Peruvian restaurants around the globe. As the prestige of Peruvian cuisine has become internationally known, Peru’s government has...
View ArticlePeru’s African Side: Chincha & El Carmen
Traveling south from Lima into Peru’s southern coastal desert along the Pan-American Highway, the road soon leads to one of the country’s most interesting and culturally diverse regions; Chincha and...
View ArticlePeru descends on Peru, Nebraska
Watch as the small town of Peru, in Nebraska in the United States, is turned Peruvian as part of the campaign to launch the new Peru brand.
View ArticleThrills & Spills in Ica & Nazca
Jo Self invites us on a tour of the Ica region, from sand dunes to mummies.
View ArticleDatum Poll: Fujimori increases lead over Humala
Congresswoman Keiko Fujimori has increased her lead over competitor Ollanta Humala in the campaign for Peru’s presidency, according to a recent poll by firm Datum Internacional. The national poll of...
View ArticlePaul McCartney storms Lima
By Tony Darrington Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be. If you were unable or unwilling to fork out the rumored several hundred soles for a McCartney Concert...
View ArticleCarnival fun in Ollantaytambo
If you’re going to Ollantaytambo during the Carnival in late January and early February beware of youngsters.
View ArticleEx-New York mayor Giuliani provides advice to Fujimori
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani arrived in Peru on Sunday to support the presidential campaign of right-wing Congresswoman Keiko Fujimori by providing advice on public safety and crime. During an...
View ArticleTacu Tacu: Peru’s everyday treat
Andrew Kolasinski introduces us to Tacu Tacu, a delicious dish with humble origins.
View ArticlePPK confirms support for Fujimori, Toledo backs Humala
Former Prime Minister Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has confirmed his support for presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori in the June 5 runoff vote against leftist Ollanta Humala, daily El Comercio reported....
View ArticleTourists leave Puno amid escalating protests
More than 200 tourists who were stranded in southern Peru’s Puno department due to protests against mining activities have managed to leave the area, according to the president of the Regional Chamber...
View ArticleIllegal gold dredgers impounded on the Marañon River
The coast guard service based in Yurimaguas on the Huallaga River impounded three industrial dredges on the Marañon River this past week, in the department of Loreto in northeastern Peru, during an...
View ArticleFrom Yarinacocha to Nueva Utuquinia
Matthew Barker is kind enough to allow us to accompany him on his trip through the region of Ucayali.
View ArticlePeru in shock move to abolish uncontacted tribe’s reserve
The survival of the uncontacted tribe whose images caused a worldwide sensation in February is in jeopardy, after Peruvian government plans to abolish a reserve that protects their territory were exposed.
View ArticleGerman experts begin research on climate change in Mantaro valley
Forestry experts from Germany’s Dresden, University of Technology have begun research into the effects of climate change in Peru’s Mantaro valley, in central Junin department. The research is part of...
View ArticleA New President in Peru
Yesterday, Peruvian citizens went to the voting stations to elect their new president...
View ArticleHidden Lima Travel Ideas
The Lima region has a huge collection of great hiking and nature walks on offer, many of which are easily accessible from the traveller-friendly downtown districts of Miraflores and Barranco, like the...
View ArticleSusana Baca appointed Humala’s Culture Minister
Prominent Peruvian singer Susana Baca has been appointed to be the next Minister of Culture by President-elect Ollanta Humala, the incoming government announced by Twitter. Baca, 67, was born in Lima’s...
View ArticlePiracy on the streets of Peru
Purchasing fake copies of branded goods is quite normal here. Sales of copies of video games and DVDs far outstrip sales of originals - to tell the truth, I haven't actually noticed any originals on...
View ArticlePeru Gov’t looks to increase visitor limit to Machu Picchu
Peru’s Ministry of Tourism and Foreign Trade said Tuesday that a recent study supports more than doubling the number of visitors to Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel perched on a mountain top in...
View ArticleChiclayo street snacks
Tom Filipowicz shows us that food is never far away in Peru. Fancy a quick snack while exploring the streets of Chiclayo? These are your options… Much has been written over the past few years about...
View ArticleNew law protects Bay of Ancon from port project
Congress enacted a law this week that protects Ancon, the bay north of Lima, against any commercial, port or other activities that would affect the environmental and social conditions of the area. The...
View ArticleCelebrate Peru’s independence this 28th
Uber-talented Peruvian guitarist Charlie Parra invites you to celebrate this 28 de Julio listening to the Peruvian national anthem to the sound of heavy metal...
View ArticleChincha official says 15% of province reconstructed since 2007 quake
An official from Peru’s Chincha province, 200 kms south of Lima in the Ica region, say that about 15% of the 30,000 houses damaged in the massive earthquake in 2007 have been reconstructed. “On the...
View ArticleCusco’s Casa Concha opens doors for Machu Picchu exhibition
Cusco’s Casa Concha, owned by the Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad de Cusco (UNSAAC), has opened its doors for two weeks to exhibit more than 360 artifacts from Machu Picchu that were recently...
View ArticleThe Car Horn
The most important component of a car in Lima, as in many Latin American cities, is the horn. The horn is much more important than, for example, the breaks - one is used continuously during the course...
View ArticleFounder’s Mansion
The city of Arequipa was founded in 1540 by Garcí Manuel de Carbajal, who in the nearby fertile lands of Huasacache built his mansion. Huasacache, in the valley of the river Socabaya only a short...
View ArticlePuente de Fierro
Designed by a well known frenchman, Gustave Eiffel of tower fame, the Puente de Fierro (or Bolivar as it is sometimes called) was built in 1882 to be used as a viaduct for the train route to Cusco. At...
View ArticleMolino de Sabandia
A regular tourist stop, the Molino (mill) of Sabandia is located 8km from the city of Arequipa. Built in 1785 in white sillar volcanic stone, its architectural style is very in-keeping with the region.
View ArticleFrom The Sacred Valley to the Big City
After two whole years living in the town of Urubamba, Maureen tells of her transition to living the big city of Lima.
View ArticlePeru’s Southern Beaches
Peru’s northern coast gets most of the glory as beach & surf destination, leaving the far more isolated southern coast as a getaway for locals and independently-minded travelers.
View ArticleA marvellous hummingbird display [Featured]
The Marvellous Spatuletail is perhaps one of the most beautiful, rare and unique of Peru's native creatures. This hummingbird, that only exists in a few small isolated areas of cloud forest, and its...
View ArticleScientists glimpse inside a Peruvian mummy
By Daniel Nasaw and Matt Danzico In a small room lined with shelves of skulls, fossils, bones and antique violins, researchers are using advanced computer imaging to study priceless objects, including...
View ArticleDoña Grima’s anticuchos find a new home
After 38 years selling Peru's most popular street food on the streets of Miraflores, Grimanesa Vargas has finally given in to bricks and mortar.
View ArticleHistory in Stone: An In-Depth Cusco City Tour
A detailed guide to the top attractions in the ancient Incan capital of Cusco, from SouthAmerica.travel
View ArticleOne Million Tourists Visit Machu Picchu in 2011
The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, uncovered from overgrowth and obscurity 100 years ago by U.S. explorer Hiram Bingham, will have received at least one million tourists by the end of this year,...
View ArticleDay of the Dead in Peru
When you think "Día de los Muertos" you often think Mexico, but it is an event also celebrated in Peru with some differences.
View ArticleShopping Secrets of Cusco
If you are a shopper who enjoys the thrill of the hunt, Cusco has several unique shopping experiences that most tourists never discover. Venturing off the beaten path, you will find the perfect...
View ArticleTipon: Garden of Kings and Land of the Cuy
Maureen visits the archaeological site of Tipón in Cusco during low season and finds she has the place to herself.
View ArticleLima from Above
Evelyn Merino's beautiful work, "Lima más Arriba", a collection of photographs taken from the skies above Lima over the course of 6 years.
View ArticleSweating It Out in the Sacred Valley
Maureen Santucci survives a sweat lodge in the sacred valley.
View ArticlePoll: Support Grows For Newmont’s Minas Conga Gold Project
A new poll by company GFK has found that national support for Newmont Mining’s massive Minas Conga gold project, located in Peru’s Cajamarca region, is increasing, daily El Comercio reported. The poll...
View ArticleAmazon road could cut uncontacted tribes’ land in half
Peru’s Congress is about to approve a highly controversial road that will slash in half the territory of at least two uncontacted tribes.
View ArticleA Trip To Vichayito, Peru’s North Coast
Katie Kurtessis introduces us to Vichayito - a beach in northern Peru.
View ArticleSatisfying Your Hunger in Cusco – Whatever Your Budget
Although Lima is known to be the best place in Peru for going out to eat, it goes without saying that you might also get hungry while you are in Cusco as well.
View Article500-year-old Chancay mummy found in northern Lima
Archaeologists in Peru announced Tuesday the discovery of the 500-year-old mummified remains of a woman from the pre-Columbian Chancay Culture (1100-1450 AD).
View ArticlePeruvian cuisine among Forbes top 10 food trends for 2012
Forbes magazine named Peruvian cuisine one of the leading trends for 2012 in American food and restaurants.
View ArticleExperiencing Tambopata: Interview with an Amazon Tour Guide
Peru tour guide Tomas Mateo recently returned from his first trip to the Tambopata National Park in Peru's Amazon Rainforest. He shared some of his thoughts with us.
View ArticlePeru Treks to Machu Picchu: What Are Your Options?
Trekking in Peru is an amazing and rewarding experience. Whether you are an active individual seeking an alternative route of getting to Machu Picchu or an experienced hiker who loves exploring off the...
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