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With each region offering so many different attractions, it’s hard to generalize about the places you should visit first. Apart from the ostensibly unattractive capital, Lima , where you may well arrive, Cusco is perhaps the most obvious place to start. It’s a beautiful and bustling colonial city, the ancient heart of the Inca Empire, surrounded by some of […]
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Peru has no official tourist offices abroad, but you can get a range of information from its embassies in Britain, Europe, North America and Australia and New Zealand. However, you’ll probably find that most tour companies can supply better, more up-to-date information. In Peru you’ll find some sort of tourist office in most towns of […]
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WATER AND FOOD
Water in Peru is better than it used to be, but it can still trouble non-Peruvian (and even Peruvian) stomachs, so it’s a good idea to only drink bottled water ( água mineral), available in various sizes, including litre and two-litre bottles from most corner shops or food stores. Stick with known brands, even if […]
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THE SUN
The sun can be deceptively hot, particularly on the coast or when travelling in boats on jungle rivers when the hazy weather or cool breezes can put visitors off their guard; remember, sunstroke is a reality and can make you very sick as well as burnt. Wide brimmed hats, sun screen lotions (factor 15 advisable) […]
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HIV AND AIDS
HIV and AIDS (known as SIDA in Latin America) are a growing problem in South America, and whilst Peru does not have as bad a reputation as neighbouring Brazil, you should still take care. Although all hospitals and clinics in Peru are supposed to use only sterilized equipment, many travellers prefer to take their own […]
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FIESTAS, FESTIVALS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Peruvians love any excuse for a celebration and the country enjoys a huge number of religious ceremonies, festivals and local events. Cusco, in particular, is a great place for both Christian celebrations and for Inca festivals like Inti Raymi in June. In October, Lima, and especially its suburb of La Victoria, takes centre stage, with […]
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Public holidays, Carnival and local fiestas are all big events in Peru, celebrated with an openness and a great gusto that gives them enormous appeal for visitors. The main national holidays take place over Easter, Christmas and during the month of October, in that order of importance. Be aware, though, that during public holidays, Carnival […]
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Most shops and services in Peru open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm or 6pm. Many are open on Sunday as well, if for more limited hours. Peru’s more important ancient sites and ruins usually have opening hours that coincide with daylight – from around 7am until 5pm or 6pm daily. Smaller sites are rarely fenced off, […]
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South America is seen by film distributors as part of the American market, so new films from the US arrive quickly in Lima, where they’re shown cheaply and in the original language (usually but not necessarily English) with Spanish subtitles. European movies are also regularly screened, especially in Lima (again in the original language), but […]
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ADDRESSES These are frequently written with just the street name and number: for example, Pizarro 135. Officially, though, they’re usually prefixed by Calle, Jirón (street) or Avenida. The first digit of any street number (or sometimes the first two digits) represents the block number within the street as a whole. Note too that many of […]
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In less than a century, the Incas developed and knitted together a vast empire peopled by something like twenty million Indians. They established an imperial religion in some harmony with those of their subject tribes; erected monolithic fortresses, salubrious palaces and temples; and, astonishingly, evolved a viable economy – strong enough to maintain a top-heavy […]
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HUAYNA PICCHU
Huayna Picchu means “Young Mountain” and is located at the north of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The mountain appears behind the lost city and is an important part of this great historical monument. Its highest point is 2700 meters and allows us to have splendid views of Machu Picchu and nearby mountain Although […]
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MACHU PICCHU HIKE
We have Machu Picchu Hike packages that you can book for your travel vacations. Visitors to Machu Picchu typically either hike the Inca Trail or leave by rail from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, either on a day trip, or overnight in Aguas Calientes. Overnighting allows you to visit the park early or late in the day and avoid the worst of the crowds, […]
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Come and see the most wonderful Machu Picchu Pictures, you’ll take away great memories of Peru The city is in between the two mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, with a wonderful view down two valleys and a nearly impassable mountain at its back. It has a water supply from springs that cannot be blocked easily, and […]
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MACHU PICCHU INCA TRAIL
The famous Machu Picchu Inca Trail Tours is part of an extensive Inca road system, more than 23,000 kilometers. Almost all of the principal trails were by the Incas. Inca Trail attracts many tourists from all over the world; it offers you different types of landscapes, Inca ruins, mountains, cloud forest and subtropical jungle. There are three routes to […]
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The Inca Empire rapidly developed a hierarchical structure . At the highest level it was governed by the Sapa Inca , son of the sun and direct descendant of the god Viracocha. Under him were the priest-nobles – the royal allyu or kin-group which filled most of the important administrative and religious posts – and, […]
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In Inca eyes the known world was their empire, and expansion therefore limitless. They divided their territories into four basic regions, or suyos , each radiating from the central plaza in Cusco: Chincha Suyo (northwest), Anit Suyo (northeast), Cunti Suyo (southwest) and Colla Suyo (southeast). Each suyo naturally had its own particular problems and characteristics […]
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Bearing in mind the country’s poverty and the fact that almost half the population is still pure Amerindian, it isn’t altogether surprising to discover that the ancient shamanic healing arts are still flourishing in Peru. Evidence for this type of magical health therapy stretches back over three thousand years on the Peruvian coast. Today, curanderos […]
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Many performers have achieved mass appeal and recording contracts in Peru and can support themselves solely by their work as musicians. Nationally celebrated performers include Florcita de Pisaq (a huayno vocalist), Pastorita Huaracina (a singer of both cholo and mestizo varieties) and Jaime Guardía (a virtuoso of the charango). These performers take pride in being […]
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Within the next few decades Peru’s jungle tribes may cease to exist as independent cultural and racial entities in the face of persistent and increasing pressure from external colonization. The indigenous people of the Peruvian jungles are being pushed off their land by an endless combination of slash-and-burn colonization, big oil companies, gold miners, timber […]
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Since the early 1970s, the indigenous rainforest nations, in particular the Campa Ashaninka from the much threatened central jungle area, have been co-ordinating opposition to these threats. Representatives, sometimes working in conjunction with indigenous political umbrella organizations, have gone increasingly regularly to Lima to get publicity and assert Indian claims to land. For the Ashaninka, […]
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There are a number of projects working with the Ashaninka to rebuild their communities and strengthen their territorial and economic position. Contact the Rainforest Foundation in London (Suite A5, City Cloisters, 196 Old Street, London EC1V 9FR; www.rainforestfoundationuk.org) or the ACPC in Lima ( acpc@correo.dnet.com.pe) for more information. There is also an Ashaninka web site […]
Continue readingOIL EXPLORATION AND GOLD MINING IN THE PERUVIAN RAINFOREST
At least as serious a threat to the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian rainforest are oil exploration and gold mining , which are an enormous potential threat to the rainforest in Peru. As the danger from terrorism faded in the mid-1990s, Fujimori’s politico-economic agenda opened the way for oil and gas exploration . Initially, the […]
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Below is an account by a local Amarakaeri Indian from the southeast province of Madre de Dios, a witness to the way of life that colonists and corporations are destroying. Originally given as testimony to a human rights movement in Lima, it is reprinted by permission of Survival International. “We Indians were born, work, live, […]
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SURVIVAL
Survival for Tribal Peoples is a worldwide organization supporting tribal peoples, standing for their right to decide their own future and helping them protect their lives, lands and rights. Survival have been active in campaigning against the threats to tribal land and way of life posed by oil exploration and exploitation in Peru and have […]
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National parks and reserves Almost ten percent of Peru is incorporated into some form of protected area, including seven national parks, eight national reserves, seven national sanctuaries, three historical sanctuaries, five reserved zones, six buffer forests, two hunting reserves,… read more >> Wildlife and ecology Peru boasts what is probably the most diverse array of […]
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Almost ten percent of Peru is incorporated into some form of protected area, including seven national parks, eight national reserves, seven national sanctuaries, three historical sanctuaries, five reserved zones, six buffer forests, two hunting reserves, and an assortment of communal reserves and national forests. The largest of these protected areas is the National Reserve of […]
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Peru boasts what is probably the most diverse array of wildlife of any country on earth; its varied ecological niches span an incredible range of climate and terrain. And although mankind has occupied the area for perhaps twenty thousand years, there has been less disturbance there, until relatively recently, than in most other parts of […]
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Batán Grande Comprised of twenty pre-Inca adobe pyramids and sitting at the heart of an ancient algarrobo forest, Batán Grande was the source of most of the fabulous golden grave treasure discovered during the twentieth century. Huacachina The legendary lagoon at Huacachina is a quiet, secluded spot with salty waters and mud that have been […]
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For regular news on Peruvian politics and other matters, subscribe to the Peru Support Group , 37-39 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 OES, UK (tel 020/7620-1103, fax 7261-9291, perusupport@ gn.apc.org). Established in 1983, the Peru Support Group aims to promote the rights and interests of the people of Peru, in particular the poorest sectors. Apart […]
Continue readingCULTURAL CHRONOLOGY
20,000-10,000 BC First evidence of human settlement in Peru. Cave dwellings in the Ayacucho Valley; stone artefacts in the Chillon Valley. 8000-5000 BC Nomadic tribes , and more permanent settlement in fertile coastal areas. Cave paintings and fine stone tools. 5000-2000 BC Introduction of cultivation and stable settlements. Early agricultural sites include Huaca Prieta in […]
Continue readingTHE ELECTIONS OF 2000
The run-up to the elections of April 9, 2000, was marked by Fujimori’s controversial decision to stand for a third term of office, despite the Peruvian Constitution only allowing for two continuous terms. His rationale was that since the Constitution was introduced during his second term, he was entitled to stand for one more. However, […]
Continue readingTHE WAR OF PACIFIC
By the late nineteenth century Peru’s foreign debt, particularly to England, had grown enormously. Even though interest could be paid in guano, there simply wasn’t enough. To make matters considerably worse, Peru went to war with Chile in 1879. Lasting over four years, this ” War of the Pacific ” was basically a battle for […]
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San Martín immediately assumed political control of the fledgling nation. Under the title Protector of Peru he set about devising a workable constitution for the new nation – at one point even considering importing European royalty to establish a new monarchy. A libertarian as well as a liberator, San Martín declared freedom for slaves’ children, […]
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Queen Isabella of Spain indirectly laid the original foundations for the political administration of Peru in 1503 when she authorized the initiation of an encomienda system , which meant that successful Spanish conquerors could extract tribute for the Crown and personal service in return for converting the natives to Christianity. They were not, however, given […]
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With the Inca Empire (1200-1532) came the culmination of the city-building phase and the beginnings of a kind of Peruvian unity, with the Incas, although originally no more than a tribe of around forty thousand, gradually taking over each of the separate coastal empires. One of the last to go – almost bloodlessly, and just […]
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A diverse period – and one marked by intense development in almost every field – the Classical Era (200-1100 AD) saw the emergence of numerous distinct cultures, both on the coast and in the sierra. The best documented, though not necessarily the most powerful, are the Moche and Nasca cultures (both probably descendants of the coastal Paracas culture) and […]
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The first Peruvians were descendants of the nomadic tribes which had crossed into the Americas during the last Ice Age (40,000-15,000 BC), when a combination of ice packs and low sea levels exposed a neck of solid “land” to span what’s now the Bering Strait. Following herds of game animals from Siberia into what must […]
Continue readingWOMEN TRAVELLERS
So many limitations are imposed on women’s freedom to travel together or alone that any advice or warning seems merely to reinforce the situation. However, machismo is well ingrained in the Peruvian male mentality, particularly in the towns, and female foreigners are almost universally seen as liberated and therefore sexually available. Having said that, in […]
Continue readingHARASSMENT AND SAFETY
On the whole, the situations you’ll encounter are more annoying than dangerous, with frequent comments such as que guapa (“how pretty”), intrusive and prolonged stares, plus whistling and hissing in the cities . Worse still are the occasional rude comments and groping, particularly in crowded situations such as on buses or trains. Blonde and fair-skinned […]
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South Americans hold the family unit in high regard and children are central to this, but outlined below are some pointers to help prepare for a family visit to Peru. Consult your doctor before leaving home regarding health issues . Sunscreen is an important consideration, as are sun-hats (cheap and readily available in Peru) and […]
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Tourism is the third largest industry in Peru. It employs 10.8% of the labor force in Peru (484,000 direct and 340,000 indirect jobs) the majority of them belonging to the hotel and transportation industries. The industry makes up 7% of the Peruvian gross domestic product and is the fastest growing industry in the country. It […]
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Peru has good Internet connections, with cyber cafés and Internet cabins in the most unlikely of small towns breaking down barriers of distance more effectively than the telephone ever did. Lima and Cusco have abundant Internet facilities, closely followed by Arequipa, Huaraz, Puno, Iquitos and Trujillo; beyond that it gets a little patchy, but the […]
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The Peruvian postal service is reasonably efficient, if slightly irregular. Letters from Europe and the US generally take around one or two weeks – occasionally less – while outbound letters to Europe or the US seem to take between ten days and three weeks. Stamps for airmail letters to the UK, the US, and to […]
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All larger towns in Peru have a fair choice of restaurants , most of which offer a varied menu. Among them there’s usually a few chifa ( Chinese ) places, and nowadays a fair number of vegetarian restaurants too. Most restaurants in the larger towns stay open seven days a week from around 11am until […]
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All over Peru, but particularly in the large towns and cities, you’ll find a good variety of traditional fast foods and snacks such as salchipapas (fries with sliced sausage covered in various sauces), anticuchos (a shish kebab made from marinated lamb or beef heart) and empanadas (meat- or cheese-filled pies). These are all sold on […]
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As with almost every activity, the style and pattern of eating and drinking varies considerably between the three main regions of Peru. Depending on the very different ingredients available locally, food in each area is essentially a mestizo creation, combining indigenous Indian cooking with four hundred years of European – mostly Spanish – influence. Guinea […]
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Hitching in Peru usually means catching a ride with a truck driver, who will almost always expect payment. With most trucks you won’t have to pay before setting off, but you should always agree a sum before getting in as there are stories of drivers stopping in the middle of nowhere and demanding unreasonably high […]
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Even if you’ve no intention of doing any serious hiking , there’s a good deal of walking involved in checking out many of the most enjoyable Peruvian attractions. Climbing from Cusco up to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, for example, or wandering around at Machu Picchu, involves more than an average Sunday afternoon stroll. Bearing in […]
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Cars can be very handy for reaching remote rural destinations or sites, but if you are planning to explore by car , it’s best to avoid Lima as far as possible. Driving in the capital takes a bit of getting used to, even as a passenger. Lima travel packages If you bring a car into Peru that […]
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Travel to Lima Peru is an excellent opportunity to know more about our history and culture. Lima is the capital and largest city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area […]
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Comprehensive travel insurance to cover medical expenses and loss or theft of bags or cash is available from most travel agents or direct from insurance companies, for periods ranging from a few days to a year or even longer. Most policies are similar in premium and coverage. A typical policy covering medical costs, lost baggage […]
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Most travel agents and tour operators will offer you insurance policies when you book your flight or holiday. These are usually reasonable value, though as ever, you should check the small print. If you feel the cover is inadequate, or want to compare prices, any travel agent, insurance broker or bank should be able to […]
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Canadians are usually covered for medical mishaps overseas by their provincial health plans, while holders of official student/teacher/youth cards are entitled to accident coverage and hospital in-patient benefits. Students will often find that their student health cover extends during the vacations and for one term beyond the date of last enrolment, while homeowners’ or renters’ […]
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If you fall ill, the bills can mount up rapidly, so some form of insurance – preferably including air evacuation in the event of serious emergency – is essential. Even with insurance most Peruvian clinics will insist on cash up front except in really serious hospital cases, so some emergency cash is a good idea. […]
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If you’re in a large city in Peru, probably the quickest method of getting emergency cash is to use your credit card to withdraw money from the ATMs of major banks, or get a cash advance on your credit card. Otherwise, you can get a direct transfer from an account back home to an affiliated […]
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Bank opening hours vary enormously from region to region and from bank to bank, but as a general rule most open weekdays from 9am until 5pm and in Lima, in particular, many of them close for the afternoon at about 1pm from January to March; the Banco de Credito has some branches which open on […]
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During the late 1980s Peru’s rate of inflation was running at thousands of percent, but President Fujimori’s economic shock tactics of the early 1990s brought it fairly tightly under control, so that by 1999 it was below the four percent mark. Devaluation is a regular occurrence, however, and in 1986 the whole currency was changed […]
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EU, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens can all currently stay in Peru as tourists for up to ninety days without a visa. However, the situation does change periodically, so always check with your local Peruvian embassy some weeks before departure. All nationalities, however, need a tourist or embarkation card (tarjeta de embarque) to […]
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One of the ways to get to Peru DURATION OF FLIGHT (APPROX) Australia to Peru Australia 17 h The time difference between Australia and Peru is as follows: -15:0 Hrs -15:0 Hours Australia is 15:0 hours ahead of Peru That Means When It is 1:00 am (midnight) in Lima Peru, it is 4:00 pm in […]
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One of the ways to get to Peru The most common way to get from Britain to Peru is to fly into Lima. High season for flights is December, July and August; low season is September to November and January to June. The time difference between the UK and Peru is 6:0 Hrs DURATION OF […]
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One of the ways to get to Peru Most flights from North America to Lima go via Miami. Although prices vary depending on the time of year, and the type of ticket, the main operators seem to hold fares fairly steady. High season is usually mid-December to mid-January and July to mid-August; low season is […]
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Getting there from North America Most flights from North America to Lima go via Miami. Although prices vary depending on the time of year, and the type of ticket, the main operators seem to hold fares fairly steady. High season is usually mid-December to mid-January and July to… read more >> Getting there from Britain […]
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Ambassador: Alfonso RIVERO Chancery: 1700 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: [1] (202) 833-9860 through 9869 Fax: [1] (202) 659-8124 Consulate(s) General are in: Los Angeles 3460 Wilshire Bl., Suite 1005, Los Angeles, CA 90036. (213) 252-5910 San Francisco 870 Market St., Suite 579, San Francisco, CA 94102. (415) 362-7136 Miami 444 Brickell Av., Suite M-135, Miami, FL 33131. […]
Continue readingREQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO ENTER PERU
TOURIST TRAVEL U.S. Passport, must be valid six months beyond intended stay Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel No Visa required for stay up to 90 days Vaccinations – International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from an infected area BUSINESS TRAVEL U.S. Passport, must be valid six months beyond […]
Continue readingCARRARA NATIONAL PARK
Minimum: two person Departures: On Wednesday Friday and Sunday /4hours Include:. Transportation, guide, snack and entrance fee to national park. Bring:. ight clothing, comfortable shoes, hat, suntan lotion, insect repellent and camera. Schedule: Depart at 08:00am The prices are suject to the availability WOULD YOU LIKE TO BOOK THIS TOUR ? ASK FOR AVAILABILITY Carara National Park covers a […]
Continue readingCUSCO PERU WEATHER
Cusco Peru Weather count with diverse climates due to its precipitations and Peru as biodiversity country has a vast geography that justifies its 28 types of weather. In general the climate is temperate, without significant rainfall in the winter nor too hot in the summer, allowing tourism in any season. This is the case, the capital, […]
Continue readingRESTAURANTS IN TRUJILLO
Cazona Deza Cafe Address: Jr. Independencia No. 630 | Centro Historico, Trujillo, Perú El Celler de Cler Address: Jr. Independencia 588, Trujillo, Perú Palo Marino Restaurant Address: Via de Evitamiento km 569 | Victor Larco, Trujillo 000, Perú El Mochica Address: Bolivar 462 | Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú Puro Mar Address: Jr. Estados Unidos 182 | […]
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Puerto Maldonado has many restaurants where you can taste the flavor of the typical food and know more about the cuisine of this city. We mention a list of restaurants that you can go when visit Puerto Maldonado. Cebicheria el Califa Cebicheria el Califa Address: Jirón Piura, 266 – Puerto Maldonado – Madre De Dios […]
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Papagayo Gourmet Restaurant Address: Calle Napo, 752 – Iquitos – Loreto Phone number: (65) 23-4386 El Valle del Manantial Restaurant Avenida Ricardo Palma, 504 – Iquitos – Loreto Tlf: (65) 50-7866 El Sabor Amazónico Restaurant Address: Urb. Bermudez – C-9 – Iquitos – Loreto Phone number: (65) 23-6303 El Limon Restaurant Address: Avenida 28 de […]
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At the following list there is selection of restaurants recommended by the travelers Restaurant Nazca El Porton Restaurant Cuisine: Regional and international food Offers: service buffet, barbecue, shows live music, secure parking. Address: Ignacio Morsesky 120, Ica Nazca El Abra Restaurant Cuisine: diverse regional food and a Offers: the most varied dishes with a bread […]
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RESTAURANTS IN HUARAZ
El Horno Cuisine: Italian food Offers: a cozy place where you can have a nice time enjoying the best pizzas. Address: Parque Periodista block 6 Luzuriaga, Huaraz This is a list of typical dishes from the cuisine of Huaraz Mi Chef Kristof Cuisine: Italian food Offers: A cozy place with a variety of Italian dishes […]
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El Rancho Cuisine: Peruvian and International food Offers: The most varied menu and good service Address: 1115 Jose Balta Avenue street corner Leoncio Prado, Chiclayo Fiesta Gourmet Restaurant Cuisine: National food Offers: Variety of dishes like cebiche, causa, cau cau de mariscos, humitas, etc. Address: Av. Salaverry 1820, Chicalyo El Rincon del Pato Restaurant Cuisine: Peruvian food Offers: Their specialty rice with duck […]
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This is a list of typical dishes from the cuisine of Cajamarca Mishky café Address: Jirón Cruz de Piedra, 646, Cajamarca, Perú Don Paco Restaurant Cuisine: Peruvian food Address: Puga 726, Cajamarca, Perú Magredama Restaurant Jr. Sara MacDougall, 140-144, Cajamarca, Peru, Cajamarca, Perú Cuisines: American, Contemporary, American, Greek, Thai, Irish, Italian, India. El Cajamarqués Restaurant […]
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General Information Peru is the third largest country of South America, is it is located at the central pacific cost, it limits with Bolivia, Brazil, and Chile to the east and south, and Colombia and Ecuador to the north. Lima, the capital city well known as “the city of kings” is situated on the central […]
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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 […]
Continue readingPERU TRAVEL VISA
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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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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