Category: Peru
Discover the Peruvian Coast
In recent years, more and more visitors are discovering the beauty and relaxation that the Peruvian Coast has to offer.
Corpus Christi in Cusco: A Traditional Religious Festival
In Cusco, Corpus Christi is a Roman Catholic holiday celebrated throughout the Christian world 9 weeks after Easter.
Qoyllur Rit’i: An Indigenous Festival of the Stars
Qoyllur Riti is a massive indigenous pilgrimage that takes place in June roughly 105 miles from Cusco. A 4-hour bus ride gets you to the isolated Andean town of Mahuayani, where the real journey begins.
Lima restaurant ranks in Worldโs 50 Best Restaurants List
Astrid y Gastรณn, a top-ranked restaurant among locals and visitors alike, recently received an international culinary nod.
Pre-Incan Civilizations in Peru and the Ancient Andes
This introduction to Peruโs other civilizations aims to balance the one-sided vision of Peruvian history and inspire a visit to pre-Inca ruin sites scattered across Peru.
Inca Trail Ruins: 5 Amazing Sites Youโll See Along the Way
Read up on the fascinating archaeological sites that you can visit while hiking the Inca Trail. These Inca Trail ruins are well worth exploring on your trek.
Peruvian Potatoes: Peru’s Most Famous Native Crop
First cultivated on the altiplano in Peru, there are still over 2,800 varieties of potato grown, more than any other nation. Peruvians donโt take the humble spud lightly.
Peruvian Hairless Dog: Meet the Peruvian Inca Orchid
While visiting one of Peruโs many archeological sites you may notice a strange creature roaming the grounds. It is the
Moquegua, the unknown south of Peru
Located in the driest part of Peru, merging with Chileโs Atacama Desert, the Moquegua region houses extensive mineral reserves, and is home to one of Peruโs largest copper mines, Cuajone.
