| May 8 | How to Survive Peru Speaking Only English If you're an English speaker and are coming from a predominantly English speaking country, you might wonder if people in Peru are able to speak your language. The short answer is, very few people in Peru are able to speak English. The long answer ... |
| May 5 | A Brief History of Afro-Peruvians If you have ever wondered how black people came to live in Peru, you shouldn't be surprised if you discovered that the route was the same transatlantic slave trade. This dark history is often not discussed but it's part and parcel of every south a... |
| May 2 | The Fascinating Story of the Japanese Peruvians You might be surprised to learn that Peru has the second largest number of Japanese people in South America after Brazil. In most cities of Peru, you will find Japanese restaurants and bars. In fact, Fujimori, was a Japanese Peruvian as well. Ther... |
| May 1 | Visit the Exotic and Ancient Pikimachay Caves Peru has a rich history dating back to 12,000 BC, and you might be surprised to learn just how ancient this country is. The Pikimachay cave seems to have had a human presence dating back to 14,000 years ago. This is part of the Ayacucho complex wh... |
| Apr 28 | Organ Meat and Anticuchos: A Unique Peruvian Tradition A lot of people do not like to eat offal because they consider organ meat gross and disgusting. However, a number of communities across the world relish organ meat and that valued for their high nutrient density. In fact, did your diet recommends ... |
| Apr 26 | Causa: The Glamorous Dish You Didn’t Know Existed If you have wondered what the need to people of Peru eat, you would be surprised to learn that there is an amazing array of dishes that you can try. One of them is the Causa, which is a potato-based casserole or cake roll. It is prepared in a numb... |
| Apr 24 | Lima Sits On Top of a Cultural Bank, Says Archaeologist If you thought Lima was a bustling and modern city, think again. This metropolitan city sits on top of an archaeological bank that could probably date back to 4,500 years ago. Archaeologist Alexis Solis says that Lima is in fact sitting on top of ... |
| Apr 21 | Taste the Chapanas When Traveling in Peru If you would looking for an exotic suite that is only found in Peru look no further than the Chapanas. This sweet is made from cassava flour, Annies and molasses. The mixture is wrapped in a dry leaf and served cold. The name of the sweet is deriv... |
| Apr 18 | Why Do Women Prefer the Cocktail “Algarrobina”? Did you ever think that a cocktail could have gender? Turns out, it can. Algarrobina has the reputation for being a cocktail that is popular with women. In fact, it is known as a girly drink and any man who drinks it is often ridiculed by other me... |
| Apr 15 | Caspiroleta: A Peruvian Cocktail to Not Be Missed Peru is famous for a number of cocktail recipes and travelers are often surprised to see that the locals drink a variety of drinks. As Peruvian cuisine becomes more famous all around the world, its drinks will continue to get more popular as well.... |