Every year, at the start of February, ‘Fiesta de la Candelaria’ is celebrated in Puno, South Peru. This is a festival full of culture, dance and music which brings together the catholic faith and Andean religion in homage to the Virgin of Candelaria. The Virgin represents fertility and purity, is the patron saint of the […]
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While you’re traveling in Peru, you’ll definitely want to have a way to keep in touch with your family and friends back home. One of the best options for doing this is to pick up a Peruvian SIM card for your mobile phone. Sim cards in Peru are easy to use and affordable, making this […]
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The history, development and culture of Peru is widely regarded as one of the most interesting on the planet. Peru is synonymous with abstract artwork, amazing artifacts and of the course, the famous Inca civilization. In Lima, you will find a catalogue of museums, each of which has its own unique and appealing features. Museo […]
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With such a large number of people visiting from all over the world, Lima City undoubtedly sees a huge amount of people coming and going from year to year. For this exact reason, Lima has to be able to facilitate people of different nationalities. As people from other countries use foreign currencies, they must be […]
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Today marks the commemoration and public holiday of Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Peru, or Santa Rosa de Lima in Spanish.
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I had not planned to trek Colca Canyon but everybody was talking about it when I got to Arequipa. My guide on the Peru Hop bus was really urging me to go so I decided to look into it. I did a bit of research on the different prices of tours and treks and decided […]
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Found in the heart of the Ica desert of southern Peru, the Nazca lines are a collection of enormous geoglyphs carved into the desert’s surface. Although the incredible carvings have yet to be dated exactly, it is estimated that they originated between 500 BC and 500 AD from the Nazca Culture that existed at the […]
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As one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is on most people’s travel bucket list. But how much do you actually know about these famous Inca ruins? Learn a little more by checking out these 15 Amazing Machu Picchu Facts: 1. The site “disappeared” for centuries. The ancient Inca site which […]
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Every August 1st, Peruvians celebrate National Alpaca Day, a unique day of fun, culture and celebration! Ask anyone who has ever visited Peru which animal they remember most. I guarantee there are very few who won’t mention the alpaca in their response. An icon for the country, the alpaca has become a national treasure in […]
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Lima is an incredibly vibrant, cultured and dynamic city with unlimited opportunities for exploration and discovery. Packed with a variety of Spanish colonial architecture, art and excellent cuisine, Lima is a must during your travels in South America. The best way to see all of the things that this amazing place has to offer is […]
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