This majestic temple is located south east of the square and surrounded by the ragged Puga, Dos de Mayo, Amazon and Bethlehem. In 1562 the convent was completed and lived here the first Franciscans. The most celebrated of these was Matthew Jumila who despite not being a priest was the one who evangelizes Cajamarca and […]
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CATHEDRAL OF CAJAMARCA
The temple of the Cathedral is located on the side of the Plaza de Armas. Construction began in the seventeenth century the work of building the temple linger long enough. In the year 1686 was completed the cover right side called St. Michael the Archangel, next to the chapel of the Tabernacle.Its facade is a […]
Continue readingCAJAMARCA – MAIN SQUARE
The Plaza de Armas of Cajamarca has an altitude of 2,750 meters above sea level. Is square and is north of Holy Hill Poland. Its total area is 21.373 m2. The main square is bordered by the Wisp: Trade and Dos de Mayo. History of the Plaza de Armas. It is called the Plaza Mayor […]
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Machu Picchu Hotels complete listing Machu Picchu Deluxe Hotels Machu Picchu Hotel Sanctuary Lodge Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu Firts Class Hotels Inkatera Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Hatuchay Tower
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Peru festivals, celebrations and festivities on December When Where Description 8 Lima Lunahuana Adventure Sports Festival. Day of the Immaculate Virgin: Saint of rafting. 3 to 10 Ayacucho Week of the Latin American Freedom. Civic and patriotic event in honor of the Ayacucho Battle. 23 to 24 Cusco Popular Fair Santuranticuy. Sale and exhibition of […]
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PERU FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVITIES ON NOVEMBER When Where Description All month Lima San Martin de Porres Festivity. This saint was born in Lima in 1579. 1 to 13 Ayacucho All Saints’ Day. One of the greatest religious festivities of Ayacucho. On the 1st, the main day, all people congregate in the cemetery, in order […]
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Peru festivals, celebrations and festivities on July When Where Description 8 to 12 San Martín Tarapoto Tourist Week. Typical food and dancing. 12 Madre de Dios Regional Agricultural and Handicraft Madre de Dios’ Fair in Puerto Maldonado. Regions products, Jungle handicraft, diverse entertainments, sightseeing tour by boat from Puerto Maldonado. This is an opportunity to […]
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Peru festivals, celebrations and festivities on May When Where Description 1st week Cajamarca “Florecer” in Cajamarca. 1st week Ica Day of the “Pisco”: the Peruvian brandy. In Ica the tourist can visit the Tacama, Ocucaje, Vista Alegre, El Carmelo and other wine cellars. 1st week Junin “Señor de Muruhuay”. Great Pilgrimage to the Patron Sanctuary. […]
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Peru festivals, celebrations and festivities on March When Where Description 1st week Lima Lunahuana. Vintage Festival, competition of adventure sports (rafting). Shrimps can be tasted in a large variety of typical foods. 1st Fortnight Ica International Vintage. (Ica and Chincha). Festival the most beautiful woman of Ica, the Vintage Queen, presides the grapes cut festivities, […]
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PERU FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVITIES ON FEBRUARY When Where Description 7 to 8 (Moveable) Lima International celebration of Adventure – Lunahuana. Punta Rocas Beach. Surfing Association at an International Four Stars Category 9 to 16 Puno Candelaria Virgin Festivity. Puno celebrates its patroness “Mamita Candicha” with the most extraordinary demonstration of its rich folklore. Tens […]
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Peru holds around 3,000 folk festivals every year, most of them are dedicated to a patron saint, falling within the Christian calendar imposed during the Vice royalty, after having been carefully adapted to the magical and religious beliefs of a particular region. Apart from these religious festivals, Peru hosts other celebrations that are exclusively pagan, […]
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There are no coastal boat services in Peru, but in many areas – on Lake Titicaca and especially in the jungle regions – water is the obvious means of getting around. From Puno, on Lake Titicaca, there are currently no regular services to Bolivia by ship or hydrofoil (though check with the tour agencies in Puno), but […]
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Some places in the jungle can only sensibly be reached by plane and Peru is so vast that the odd flight can save a lot of time. There are three major companies; Aero Continente, who fly to all of the main cities and many smaller destinations; TANS, the commercial arm of Peruvian Air Force; and Lan Peru, which […]
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Peruvian gastronomy has become in a worldwide boom, due to that offers a variety of exquisite dishes, as a proof of that is the fact of be the country with more typical dishes of the world. Nowadays there are many restaurants in Peru that offer an extend variety of dishes. Peruvian Cuisine is considered one […]
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It is important to know about Peru Travel Visa, that is why we give the most important information. For Travel to Peru you have to check first the documentation you will need to have for travel, you have to visit the Peruvian Consulate prior your departure to obtain the information of any documentation you will be required. […]
Continue readingHIKING THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the Peruvian best known trek, with an amazing mix of Inca ruins, mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest and rich subtropical jungle; for that reason when the travelers decide to go to Machu Picchu usually choose the most exciting way to do that. Exist the classic or traditional which lasts 4/3 […]
Continue readingNATIONAL MUSEUM ROYAL TOMBS OF SIPAN
Opened in 2002, its architectural design was inspired by the ancient pre-Inca pyramids of the Moche culture (I to VII century AD.). The museum focuses more than two thousand pieces of gold. The purpose of the museum is to show the tomb of the Lord of Sipan, which was found in 1987 by Peruvian archaeologists […]
Continue readingTHE RESCUE ROOM
The rescue room is located in the building No. 750 of Amalia Puga Jiron 50 meters from the Plaza de Armas.This is a trace there of the Inca Empire and is the symbol of the encounter between two cultures.This fourth rescue has stood the test of time, rain, the destruction suffered by the city in […]
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The Inca drawbridge shows the fantastic architecture as an evidence of the skill and daring of the Inca builders which is located in the southeastern part of the citadel of Machu Picchu. During the tour, you can enjoy stunning views of the Urubamba Valley and the steps that Hiram Bingham continued to discover Machu Picchu. […]
Continue readingLLANGANUCO LAGOON
The Llanganuco Lagoon is located at 3800 meters and comprises two lagoons: Chinancocha (female lagoon) and Orconcocha (male lagoon). The first, commonly visited by tourists, has a turquoise green color in its waters. Its length is 1450 meters, its width of 393 meters, and its depth of 28 meters and is located in the foothills […]
Continue readingLARES 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS
Unlike the popular treks in Cusco, walking through the Lares Valley takes us to see real remote places, a destination still unknown by many. You can say without doubt that this is a journey into the heart of the Andes where few tourists have been encouraged to venture. This wonderful trail will take you to […]
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Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest. It is the capital of Loreto Region and Maynas Province. Located on the Amazon River, it is only 106 m (348 ft) above sea level, although it is more than 3,000 km (1,864 mi) from the mouth of the Amazon at Belém (Brazil) on the Atlantic […]
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Caraz is part of the chain that links the central road called Callejon de Huaylas, the second city in importance of this, after Huaraz, which is the capital of the department. Caraz is located 15 km north of the city of Yungay and 67 km from the city of Huaraz. The temperate climate is pleasant throughout […]
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JANUARY 20TH – FEBRUARY 20TH – National Contest of Marinera Northern Marinera is a dance very dynamic, with elegant movements and a complex choreography. The couples flirt when waving his white handkerchief in the air with his right hand, which is used to keep up. This dance is rooted deeply in La Libertad, and this […]
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Road through some caves Much of the trail is of original Incan construction Inca Trail in Peru Choquequirao Urubamba Valley inca trail camping equipment Phuyupatamarka ruins Inca Trail cloud forest The Tambo Runkuraqay
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Yungay, capital of the province is the ideal base for visiting the Llanganuco lagoon and to climb the Huascaran. In Tingua lifting a suspension bridge that crosses the river Santa, with a span of 75 m. The bridge and an access road link Tingua with communities Shupluy, Cascapara, Ecash and others. The Yungay Cementery: On January 6, […]
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Festivals *Virgen Chiquinquirá. January from 18 to 21, in Huaylas (Caraz). Patronal feast traditional in which people do different activities like religious, social, cultural, sports, festivals, fairs, marching bands and fireworks. *Huaracino Carnival. February / March in Huaraz. Event Tourism, presenting parades, parades of floats, the entry of Ño Carnavalón, cortamontes in all neighborhoods. *Easter […]
Continue readingCALLEJON DE HUAYLAS
Callejon De Huaylas is located north of Lima, between the Pacific Ocean and the Marañon River. It is an Andean valley that is surrounded by the Cordillera Negra by the west, which is home of mountains of 5 100 meters, these are characterized by not presenting snow and the Cordillera Blanca by the east, the […]
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Peru Explorer Agencykindly invites you to browse our tour packages and additional services.Thanks to your support, we have set a goal to reach more tourist destinations while maintaining the same levels of personalized attention as well as the quality of our tours and services.All of our tours, special programs, and comprehensive travel packages can be tailored to […]
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Nazca Lines (Peru) The Nazca Lines are located in the Nazca desert, in the south of Lima- Peru.This is a unique place I the world, with mystery and mysticism, the great constructions of observatories of astronomical cycles, were used by the farmers to control the metrological agrarian cycles, also from their possible religious significance this […]
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Trujillo, City of Eternal Spring. Located in the northeastern part of Peru, is the capital of the department of La Libertad. Trujillo, is close to the Pacific coast, in a coastal desert. Founded in 1534 by Miguel de Estete and well fortified to prevent the assault of the pirates. It was provisional capital of Peru […]
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Official Name: Republic of Peru Geography Area: 1.28 million sq. km. (496,225 sq. mi.); three times larger than California. Cities: Capital–Lima/Callao metropolitan area (pop. 8.27 million, 2000). Other cities–Arequipa, Chiclayo, Cuzco, Huancayo, Truujillo, Ayacucho, Piura, Iquitos, Chimbote. Terrain: Western coastal plains, central rugged mountains (Andes), eastern lowlands with tropical forests. Climate: Coastal area, arid and mild; […]
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Maps of Peru fall into three basic categories. A standard road map should be available from good map sellers just about anywhere in the world or in Peru itself from street vendors or librerías; the Touring Y Automovil Club de Peru, Avenida Cesar Vallejo 699, Lince, Lima (tel 01/440-3270) is worth visiting for its good […]
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The department of Cajamarca is located north of Peru, in the western chain of the Andes and includes mountain and jungle areas. The origin of the city of Cajamarca began about 3000 years ago with the first human groups Huacaloma, Layzón, and Otuzco Cumbemayo. The city of Cajamarca was the capital of the department of […]
Continue readingMachu Picchu Sanctuary lodge
Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, at 8,200 feet above sea level, is the only hotel located within the very sanctuary of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel. The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is located right on the top of the mountain, a couple of seconds from the actual ruins themselves and […]
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Surprisingly, perhaps, Inca masonry was very rarely carved or adorned in any way. Smaller stone items, however, were frequently ornate and beautiful. High technical standards were achieved, too, in pottery . Around Cusco especially, the art of creating and glazing ceramics was highly developed. They were not so advanced artistically, however; Inca designs generally lack […]
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Peru is certainly a much cheaper place to visit than Europe or the US, but how much so will depend on where you are and when. As a general rule low-budget travellers should – with care – be able to get by on around $10-20 per person per day. If you intend staying in mid-range […]
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Is considered as a Historical and Cultural Heritage of South America and the symbol of the Latin American Unity be the Organization of American States. Located at the north of the Andes, nowadyas Cajamarca is a modern and develop city, which the main activity is mining. To know and appreciate the main turistic places is […]
Continue readingfeminist movement
Though a growing force, feminism is still relatively new to Peru, and essentially urban. However, there are two major feminist groups: Flora Tristan, Avenida Arenales 601, Lima, which is allied to the United Left and whose basic tenet is “first socialism, then the feminist revolution”; and the less radical Peru Mujer, though neither of these […]
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The Inca Trail Altitudes begins on a zone called “Quechua”: This zone is between 2300 – 3500 m (7,500-11,500 ft) and its weather is temperate and dry with temperatures that range from 0 -21C (32 -70F). The rainy season is from December to March. The rest of the year is dry or even parched from […]
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Chicha , the fermented maize beer, has given its name to a new and hugely popular brew of Andean tropical music – a fusion of urban cumbia (local versions of the original Colombian dance), traditional highland huayno, and rock. The music’s origins lie in the massive migration of Amerindians from the inner mountain areas to […]
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Is a city in northwestern of Peru, capital of Lambayeque Department, is the fourth most populous department in the country. It was founded under the name of Santa Maria de los Valles de Chiclayo in 1720, upgraded to a villa in 1827 and in 1835 he was awarded the title of “Heroic City”, now known […]
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When Where Description 1st week Huanuco Since the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Evening, the “Negritos” gangs of each neighborhood celebrate a farewell party with great display of dances. Some dancers wear black masks making fun of old Spanish gentlemen 1st week Junin Huaconado Mito District. This is a mysterious dance destined to preserve the […]
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In the history of Peru, orchids have been appreciated since pre-Columbian times by indigenous cultures. We can see the family of orchids in all their variety, are about 3,000 species, many of them grow in the rainforests of the Andes due to the microclimates and cloud forests that exist in this region. The extensive vegetation […]
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Intipunku is an important archaeological site, only those who take the hike to Machu Picchu have the possibility to pass through this unique gate, called “The Sun Gate”, which is located on the edge of the Agricultural Sector. When you get to Intipunku means that you get to the end. From there get to the […]
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Lares This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight into the real lives In Lares You’ll have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. The advantage of this trek is that permits are not required and, in theory, you could just turn up in Cusco […]
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MACHU PICCHU LIGHT ADVENTURE 6 DAYS Duration 6 Days and 5 Nights Departures Daily departures from Cusco Peru Activities Dinner with folkloric Show Half day horseback riding tour to Nearby ruins of Cusco, Full day tour to Rafting Tour at Sacred Valley Light hiking to Mandor falls and Machu Picchu with overnight in the Aguas […]
Continue readingHuascaran National Park
The Huascaran National Park is a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, in its beautiful surroundings protects wild species like condors, vicunas, deer, puma, Andean fox and viscacha. There are several entrances to the park, as the visitor’s interest, among which conventional tourism income from Llanganuco sector, where the gaps Chinancochy Orconcocha, and income from the Carpa sector […]
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There are many poor-quality newspapers and magazines available on the streets of Lima and throughout the rest of Peru. Many of the newspapers stick mainly to sex and sport, while magazines tend to focus on terror and violence and the frequent deaths caused by major traffic accidents. The two most established (and establishment) daily newspapers […]
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Taxis can be found anywhere at any time in almost every town. Any car can become a taxi simply by sticking a taxi sign up in the front window; a lot of people, especially in Lima, take advantage of this to supplement their income. Whenever you get into a taxi, always fix the price in […]
Continue readingThe Rebellion
When the Hapsburg monarchy gave way to the Bourbon kings in Spain at the beginning of the eighteenth century, shivers of protest seemed to reverberate deep in the Peruvian hinterland. There were a number of serious native rebellions against colonial rule during the next hundred years. One of the most important, though least known, was […]
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When Where Description All the month Cusco Cusco Jubilee Feast. Cultural, artistic and recreative activities are carried out in homage to the Imperial city. The medicinal hot-spring waters of Aguas Calientes are in the outskirts of the location, near Machu Picchu, as well as the Conac hot-spring waters (109 kms far). 1st week Cusco International […]
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Certainly you won’t have any trouble finding a place to go out and have a good time in Huaraz. its nightlife is renewed, mainly during high season from May-to October, the town count with nightclubs or pubs and lively Peñas which are full of drinking, food, dancing and with different kind of music such as […]
Continue readingThe 1990
Elections in 1990 proved to be a turning point for Peru. In the run-up to them there were four main candidates: the popular and internationally renowned author Mario Vargas Llosa, with his new right-wing coalition, Fredemo; Luís Alvacastro, general secretary of APRA (and minister in charge of the economy under Garcia); Alfonso Barrantes in control […]
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Puerto Maldonado is located in the southeast of the country, is the capital of Madre Dios; it has the official title of Capital of Biodiversity in Peru in recognition of important records of flora and fauna found in the forests of the department, especially in the Manu. The region is home to native tribes for […]
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The western face of Ausangate Mountain Ausangate is the most representative mountain of Cusco. Its climate is 6.372 on main sea level with large lakes with blue-green glow. There are also stone shrubs, which make the place look like a very modern paradise. Walking through the mountain of Ausangate is an indescribable adventure, and […]
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Choquequirao Choquequirao comes from the Quechua word “Chuqui K ‘iraw”, which means Cradle of Gold, this archeological site, is known as the other Machu Picchu, due to its similar characteristics of its construction and structures that form a series of architectural complexes in the Valley of Vilcabamba; according to the history, it was the last […]
Continue readingINCA TRAIL ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Most of the time, when you travel to Cusco and decide to do the famous trek, it is possible to get the Inca trail sickness or most common called “soroche”. and experiment the worst symptoms that can disturb your pleasant stay, for that reason travelers has to be aware and take all the measures in order to […]
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Peru has a total of 234 airports; here we are going to mention a list of the most important Peru Airports: INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: LIMA: The Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Callao about 10 km (6 miles) from the Lima City Center. The airport is named after the Peruvian aviation icon Jorge Chávez Dartnell […]
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According to the Peru tourism statistics, Peru is one of the best tourist attractions in South America. Each year more tourists come to Peru, which is why tourism has a large percentage of Peru’s economy. Tourism is directed Towards Cultural tourism, gastronomic tourism, adventure tourism, Ecotourism in these days is considered as one of the tourism Sectors […]
Continue readingTHE TEMPLE OF THE SUN
Besides being the headquarters of the religious ceremonies, The Temple of the Sun was also an important scientific center. With a Semi-circular building located on the lower part of a hill, this archaeological site has one of the most beautiful Inca constructions inside a cave, where they joined perfectly each finely polished stones, leaving an […]
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The climate in Cusco has a temperature fluctuating between 14 º to 16 º C, with warm days and cold nights. The best time to do the Inca trail is between the months of April through October, when the weather is warm. During the months of June, July and August nights are very cold which […]
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Still commonly used by curanderos on the coast and in the mountains of Peru, the San Pedro cactus ( Trichocereus panchanoi) is a potent hallucinogen based on active mescaline. The curandero administers the hallucinogenic brew to his or her clients to bring about a period of revelation when questions are asked of the intoxicated person, […]
Continue readingGastronomy in Trujillo
The Gastronomy in Trujillo is Tasty, unique, with an ancient tradition and very nutritious food. Most of its food is Prepared based on fish, shellfish, seaweed, birds, livestock or products of the earth, are recorded in more than a hundred typical foods. The names of the dishes are almost always original and even natives and […]
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General information Huaraz is one of the major cities of the highlands of Peru; it is a place of arrival of adventure and mountains sports in the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, as well as tours to the archaeological site of Chavin. The city of Huaraz, Capital of the department of Ancash, it is […]
Continue readingOllantaytambo Information
The only Inca town where many residents still live in the ancient Inca buildings dating back centuries. Here you can see streets and houses Incas almost intact, a great temple built with huge stones in a very fine architectural style and a sanctuary with canals and waterfalls. Ollantaytambo has its railway station where you can […]
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Peru’s buses are run by a variety of private companies, all of which offer remarkably low fares , making it possible to travel from one end of the country to the other (over 2000km) for under $30. Long-distance bus journeys cost around $1.50 per hour on the fast coastal highway, and are even cheaper on the […]
Continue readingPERU FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVITIES ON OCTOBER
When Where Description 2 to 16 Ica “Señor de Luren” Festivity. Religious worship in honor of the Ica Patron. The central day is on the 17th. Procession with the “Señor de Luren” Image with the attendance of thousands of pilgrims. Popular fair. 1st week Piura Piura Tourist Week. The Miguel Grau homage week, coincides with […]
Continue readingHATUCHAY TOWER HOTEL
Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru The Hatuchay Tower Machu Picchu Hotel is a three star superior category hotel, which opened its doors on december of 1999, being a pioneer in the area, offering differenced services such as satelite TV, panoramic elevator, electric power generator covering 100% hotel operation, 24 hour room service, suites with jacuzzi, internet […]
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Peru’s spectacular train journeys are in themselves a major attraction, and you should aim to take at least one long-distance train during your trip, especially as the trains connect some of Peru’s major tourist sights. At the time of writing, the Central Railway , which climbs and switchbacks its way up from Lima into the Andes as […]
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Most of your contact with the police will, with any luck, be at frontiers and controls. Depending on your personal appearance and the prevailing political climate the police at these posts ( Guardia Nacional and Aduanas) may want to search your luggage. This happens rarely, but when it does it can be very thorough. Occasionally, […]
Continue readingAFRO-PERUVIAN MUSIC
Afro-Peruvian music has its roots in the communities of black slaves brought to work in the mines along the Peruvian coast. As such, it’s a fair way from the Andes, culturally and geographically. However, as it developed, particularly in this century, it drew on Andean and Spanish, as well as African traditions, while its modern […]
Continue readingALTITUDE SICKNESS
Altitude sickness – known as soroche in Peru – is a common problem for visitors, especially if you are travelling quickly between the coast or jungle regions and the high Andes. The best way to prevent it is to eat light meals, drink lots of coca tea, and spend as long as possible acclimatizing to […]
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Discover the fabulous Peru Tourist Attractions; this is a fascinating country that has many tourist attractions to explore. Every year, thousand of tourists come to visit and many of them decided to stay more days than it had planned. We have a variety of cultures, architecture, cultural places theaters and Museums, restaurants and a variety cuisine. The […]
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When planning a vacation to Peru you may wish to include Peruvian holidays in your itinerary. There are Peruvian holidays and festivals throughout the year, with those in June and July in Cuzco being the most popular with tourists. Among other holidays, Peru celebrates the widely known holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, […]
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For safety’s sake the bulk of your money should be carried as traveller’s cheques – preferably of two different types, as rumoured forgeries make individual brands difficult to exchange, from time to time. American Express is probably the best bet since it has its own offices in Lima and Cusco, is widely recognized by casas […]
Continue readingLAND REFORM
By now, many intellectuals and government officials saw the agrarian situation as an urgent economic problem as well as a matter of social justice. Even the army believed that land reform was a prerequisite for the development of a larger market, without which any genuine industrial development would prove impossible. On October 3, 1968, tanks […]
Continue readingPeru festivals, celebrations and festivities on April
When Where Description 2nd week (Moveable) Arequipa Holy week, procession and festivities. 2nd week (Moveable) Ayacucho Celebrations start on Palm Sunday, dramatizing Christ’s Passion. All the people participate in the processions. There is a handicraft fair at the Acuchimay Mountain, with the participation of the handicraftsmen of the location. The people dance and sing all […]
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Planifiy the best Peru Beach vacations ever! And participate in many activities with family or friends at the Peruvian cost. This amazing country has a long list of breathtaking beaches, with a diverse climate which offers from perfect waves and a darker color of its waters due to the plankton to smooth and beyond to […]
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Peru has a rich culture to match only the great and ancient civilizations in the history of mankind. Nowadays the tourism in Peru is increasing because we have many tourist attractions, the culture, history, geographic regions and gastronomy. As an important country in the archeology of the Americas, has more than one hundred thousand archaeological […]
Continue readingPeru Chavin Cult
From around 1200 BC to 200 AD – the Formative Era – agriculture and village life became established. Ceramics were invented, and a slow disintegration of regional isolation began. This last factor was due mainly to the widespread dispersal of a religious movement, the Chavín Cult . Remarkable in that it seems to have spread […]
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You can have mail sent to you poste restante care of any main post office (Correo Central), and, on the whole, the system tends to work quite smoothly. Have letters addressed: full name (last name in capitals), Poste Restante, Lista de Correos, Correo Central, city or town, Peru. To pick up mail you’ll need your […]
Continue readingHOTEL SUMAQ
After almost 5 years of arduous work Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel opened its doors successfully last August 6. The first guests remained delighted with the service, the infrastructure, the quality in the food and the attention that from already offers in the hotel, close 4 Machu Picchu’s stars be categorized as the First hotel. Sumaq […]
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Condoms ( profilacticos) are available from street vendors and some farmacias. However, they tend to be expensive and often poor quality (rumour has it that they are US rejects, which have been sold to a less discriminating market), so bring an adequate supply with you. The pill is also available from farmacias, officially on prescription […]
Continue readingAREQUIPA WEATHER
The Arequipa weather is dry, especially in times of winter, autumn and spring. If you have in mind to travel to Arequipa, well known as “the white city “and and realize some of its fabulous Arequipa tours, it is good to know all about its weather conditions. Some of the factors that determine the climate […]
Continue readingPeru feast day and holidays on September
When Where Description 1st week Lima Peruvian Stepping Horse Departmental Contest, Mamacona, Lurin. 8 to 14 Junin Festivity of the Virgin of Cocharcas. They worship the Virgin of Cocharcas Patroness of all Mantaro Valley, at 9 Kms from Huancayo in the district of Sapallanga. This worship offers the visitors an impressive variation of folklore shows, […]
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Peru weather count with a variety of climates due to the influence of the following phenomena: • The Andes: travels the country longitudinally and divides air masses from the Pacific and Atlantic, establishing a barrier to the movement of the winds. • The Peruvian Oceanic Current: about 200 km wide, flowing from south to north and has masses of […]
Continue readingDiarrohea and Dysentery
Diarrhoea is something everybody gets at some stage, and there’s little to be done except drink a lot (but not alcohol) and bide your time. You should also replace salts either by taking oral rehydration salts or by mixing a teaspoon of salt and eight of sugar in a litre of purified water. You can […]
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YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required upon arrival if traveling from an INFECTED AREA and the traveler is more than 6 months of age. Peru recommends for those who intend to visit and rural areas of the country. CDC recommends for all travelers (from any country) more than 9 […]
Continue readingPeru twentieth century
Modern Peru is generally considered to have been born in 1895 with the forced resignation of General Caceres. However, the seeds of industrial development had been laid under his rule, albeit by foreigners. In 1890 an international plan was formulated to bail Peru out of its bankruptcy. The Peruvian Corporation was formed in London and […]
Continue readingTraditional Medicine
Alternative medicines have a popular history going back at least two thousand years in Peru and the traditional practitioners – herbaleros, hueseros and curanderos – are still commonplace. Herbaleros sell curative plants, herbs and charms in the streets and markets of most towns. They lay out a selection of ground roots, liquid tree barks, flowers, […]
Continue readingThe Tourist Police
If you’re unlucky enough to have anything stolen, your first port of call should be the tourist police ( policia de turismo). Bear in mind that the police in popular tourist spots, such as Cusco, have become much stricter about investigating reported thefts, after a spate of false claims by dishonest tourists. This means that […]
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Peru is one of the larger South American countries – some ten times the size of England – covering an area of 1,285,000 square kilometres and with a population of over 26 million. Around seventy percent of its inhabitants live in cities, which are mainly located along the coast and limited almost exclusively to half […]
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An Inca Trail Map could very helpful; we give you some information about it. The Inca Trail that links the Sacred Valley in Cusco to Machu Picchu is only a part of the extensive network of Inca roads. The best known is 4 or 5 days Inca trail, which begins at km. 82 in Piskacucho, […]
Continue readingPERU TERRORISM
Terrorism is much less of a problem in Peru these days than it was in the 1980s and 1990s. You can get up-to-date information on the situation in each region from the South American Explorers’ Club, Peruvian Embassies abroad or your embassy in Lima. There are two main terrorist groups active in Peru – the […]
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Most Peruvians get around the country by bus, as these go just about everywhere and are extremely good value. However, wherever possible, visitors tend to use one of the country’s trains – an experience in itself – despite being considerably slower than the equivalent bus journey. With the distances in Peru being so vast, many […]
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Panpipes , known by the Aymara as siku, by the Quechna as antara and by the Spanish as zampoña, are ancient instruments and archeologists have unearthed panpipes tuned to a variety of scales. While modern panpipes – played in the city or in groups with other instruments – may offer a complete scale allowing solo […]
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