As we bid goodbye to summer here in Lima, we are happy to announce the launch of our newest line of tours, Peru Luxury Travel, where our philosophy of comfort, safety and excellent service, all at the best prices, still holds true.

Returning from our month long hiatus, we start with a retrospective of the March celebrations of Semana Santa or ‘Holy Week’ in different regions of Peru. Then we will examine Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru on the international political stage. We will also look at how the rich natural resources of South America are being utilized in the international market, from foodstuffs to cosmetics.

And finally we will conclude with two articles of adventure and sports: a heroic tale of two Aussies and the return of the International Master’s Surfing Championship to Peru!

Leah Li
Online Development Manager
Peru For Less
leah@peruforless.com

Holy Week Sees More Than Two Million Travelers in Peru One of the most important holidays in Peru, Semana Santa or Holy Week, took place this year in late March with more than two million foreign and national travelers.  The most colorful and spectacular celebrations took place in Andean towns such as Ayacucho and Cuzco. Read about Holy Week in Peru»

Olympic Flame Burns on in Argentina As the only Latin American stop for the Olympic flame, thousands of Argentines flooded the streets of Buenos Aires on April 11th, anxious to partake in the five-continent trek from Ancient Olympia to the flame’s final destination in Beijing, China. Read about the Olympic Torch reaching Argentina»

Bolivia and Peru Defend Traditional Use of Coca Plant After the United Nations criticized the traditional use of coca leaves, Bolivia and Peru have stepped up efforts to defend the age old Andean practice. The latest UN Drugs Agency Report focused on coca cultivation as a source for cocaine production and categorized coca along with cocaine and opium as controlled substances. Read about Peru’s stance on the traditional use of Coca Plant»

Argentine Government and Farmers Clash in Response to Rising Food Prices As the world demand for foodstuffs rises, South American farmers are reaping in the higher sales and profits. Alberto Bressan, a soybean farmer in northern Argentina, is wary of the government’s criticism of export-oriented soy barons like himself. “We’ve always reinvested in our communities and created jobs,” said Bressan, a lifelong farmer. Read about the Argentine government and farmer’s clash on high food prices»

Changing the Face of Beauty with Ingredients from Brazil’s Jungle Brazil has reigned in the tourism industry for its lavish Carnival celebrations, tropical climate, pristine beaches, passion for soccer and natural richness. There, a new industry is rapidly emerging and changing the face of beauty. Read how Brazil tropical ingredients are used in cosmetics»

Australian Duo Becomes the Fourth Team in History to Successfully Raft the Entire Amazon River "We've done it now, it's locked in there and no one can take that away from us!" boasted Mark Kalch after he and his Australian mate, Nathan Welch, became the fourth team in history to successfully complete the daunting challenge of navigating the entire Amazon River. Read how an Australian Duo successfully rafts Amazon River»

Surfing to Peace After a 43-year absence, world championship surfing has returned to Peru. On Saturday March 30th, the renowned Kon-Tiki Surf Club in Punta Hermosa welcomed ISA president at a gathering of Peruvian surfing legends. Read about world champion surfing in Peru»