Category: Peru

A table set for breakfast overlooking Cusco at Casa San Blas Boutique Hotel.

Casa San Blas Boutique: A Traditional Hotel in Cusco

Welcome to Casa San Blas Boutique the first boutique hotel in Cusco, and as part of the artsy artisan quarter of San Blas.

Painting depicting the milky way as viewed in Inca astronomy.

Inca Astronomy: How the Incas Saw the Stars

Inca astronomy played an important role in the civilization’s fascinating belief system.

A mural in Barranco of a man removing a heart-shaped piece of his face to reveal a bird underneath.

Discover Barranco, Lima’s Cultural District

The neighborhood of Barranco offers travelers a unique taste of colorful architecture amid a budding art scene.

Woman holds Peruvian fruits at the Mistura Food Festival, South America's largest gastronomic event

Mistura Food Festival: Peru’s Biggest Epicurean Event

Foodies find paradise at the Mistura Food Festival, Peru’s annual culinary festival. Learn more about the when, where, and what of this popular gastronomic event.

Kids posing at a Concrete Jungle Foundation project.

Building a Skate Park for Local Children in Peru

Read about our very own Clement Taquet’s organization, the Concrete Jungle Foundation, and its aspirations to improve the livelihoods of local children in Peru and beyond.

An Andean cock-of-the-rock, the national bird of Peru, perched on a branch in the forest.

Birding in Peru: The Best Places For Birdwatching in Peru

Discover where to find some of Peru’s most unique birds, such as the cock-of-the-rock and the Andean condor.

A black bowl with soup and a wooden spoon on top. Skewered meat blurred in the background.

Peruvian Cuisine: A Lima Gourmet Tour

Learn the INs and OUTs of Peru’s most famous dishes with a gastronomical tour of Lima.

A cup of pisco sour labeled Tabernero with a bottle, some limes and another glass behind.

Pisco Sour Recipe: Peru’s National Cocktail

Pisco sour, Peru’s national drink, is an intoxicating cultural symbol and point of pride for Peruvians.

Panoramic view of the multi-colored Rainbow Mountain and the nearby Red Valley in Cusco.

Explore Peru: What to do and Where to do it

Gearing up to explore Peru? Get the insider’s “been there, done that” guide on what to do and where to do it.