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Kuelap's interior builidings

Kuelap’s New Cable Cars: Your Ride to the Machu Picchu of the North

Kuelap’s new cable cars have been operating since 2017. These cable cars were built with the latest technology and they drastically reduce the travel time to the top of the mountain where Kuelap lies on. Moreover, Kuelap’s new cable cars are
chirimoya fruit

The Best Peruvian Fruits: An Exotic Diversity

Peruvian fruits are the result of some of Peru’s blessings – it’s amazing biodiversity and variety of climates and regions. The wide range of exotic fruits and vegetables in Peru along with other factors such as cultural fusion is the reason
a nazca line: the spider

The Nazca Lines: What They Are & How To See Them

The Nazca lines are ancient geoglyphs of impressive size ranging from 165 feet to 1200 feet long. These giant markings cover a total area of 170 square miles with many different patterns; animals, plants and geometric shapes. After Machu Picchu, the
six entree served options on scallop shells at Rafael

Restaurants In Miraflores: The Best Options

More and more, Peru is in the world’s spotlight thanks to its food. The wave of immigration from Asia, Africa, and Europe, combined with the indigenous knowledge and ingredients, has given rise to fusions that have never been seen before. In
Chicha morada and mazamorra morada

7 Tantalizing Peruvian Desserts You Must Try Before You Die

Peruvian desserts are an important part of Peruvian cuisine which is gaining more exposure and world recognition nowadays. Any good food aficionado knows something about Peruvian cuisine however, Peruvian desserts remains a treasure chest which has not yet been fully opened.
paragliding over the ocean by the seafront cliff of miraflores

Top 10 Things To Do in Miraflores

If you are looking for things to do in Miraflores or are still undecided, then this guide is here to save the day! Miraflores is by far one of the most popular districts in Lima. Although it cannot compete with Lima’s
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Alpaca vs Llama: What is the difference?

Sometimes called “The Camels of the Clouds”, alpacas and llamas are tame animals which have been domesticated even before the Incas first appeared. You will casually see them walking and happily pose for a selfie at places like Machu Picchu and
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Lima Airport to Miraflores and San Isidro: What Are Your Transportation Options?

Jorge Chávez International Airport, located in the Callao District of Lima, will be many people’s first point of entry into Peru and into South America in general. Unfortunately, the airport is not very centrally located and the surrounding neighborhood has the
view of Laguna 69 and snow capped peaks on the background

Laguna 69 Trek – A Traveler’s Guide

Laguna 69 Trek: 2018 Updated Information – Laguna 69 is a breath-taking place located at 4500m (14,764 ft) above sea level. The hike up to Laguna 69 trek is one of the top treks you can do in Peru and is
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Top 7 Peruvian Gift & Souvenir Categories and Where to Buy Them

When you’re going to Peru, you’re definitely going to want to leave some room in your luggage for gifts and souvenirs. All over this amazing country you will find different types of gifts and souvenirs which we have categorised for you
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