Peru Articles Archive

Every year thousands of kids from all over Peru get together in their local communities to participate in the Chocolatada. The more fortunate, but not always the wealthier members of Peruvian society join together to give unselfishly to those that are

 Some 40 minutes from Cusco in the eastern end of the Sacred Valley is the small village of Pisac. Visited principally for its vast Inca ruins set high up on the mountain top, this small slightly backward village has grown in

Peruvian cuisine is not particularly famous around the world and is largely un-recognized outside of the country. However, little by little with the help of great local chefs like Gaston Acurio (of Astrid & Gaston fame), the delightful flavors and unique

Being South America’s third largest country, it is simply not possible to see and visit everything that Peru has to offer in one visit. Therefore, our travel experts have put together a list of things that you might want to incorporate

What do Peruvians do on a Sunday? If you have a spare Sunday in Cusco, you might want to head out of town for a hearty meal in a traditional Peruvian restaurant, before heading on to the quaint and typical Andean

If you want a break from the hustle and bustle of Lima, why not head to the cinema and see the latest movie releases. Lima is full of cinemas, and although not as fully developed as western counties, there are several

Although we are supremely proud about our online Peru guide, we know that when you are actually travelling you will not always have access to the internet, and you might feel the need to purchase a guide book. So which Peru

Sandboarders from Peru and Brazil compete tomorrow and Sunday in Copa Sandboarding Peru, taking place near Paracas in the coastal Peruvian desert. In this second annual competition, riders will compete in dunes more than 100 meters tall. Star competitors include Clenilso

The Pisco Sour is Perus national drink and is largely unknown to the western world. This sharp lemon flavoured alcoholic drink is made from Pisco, which is a type of brandy only made in Southern Peru and Northern Chile. The drink

Since the demise of the Incan Empire, rumours, clues and tales of a fabled lost Incan city full of gold and silver have rippled across Peru. The tales prompted searches, discoveries and often re-evaluations. Machu Picchu wasn’t the lost city that