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Where to Stay in Lima: Choosing the Right Perspective on Peru’s Capital

Lima is often described as a gateway. In truth, it is a city that deserves orientation. Perched above the Pacific, defined by desert light and coas...

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The Cusco School: What It Is and Where to Find The Art It Left Behind

While traveling to Cusco, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself face-to-face with the vivid and earthy tones, gold leaf accents, and unconven...

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What’s it like on board the Belmond Hiram Bingham train?

The journey to Machu Picchu on board the Belmond Hiram Bingham train is best described as lavish luxury with an ever-changing scene of unbelievable Sa...

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Peruvian Souvenirs You’ll Want to Go Home With (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this series, we pointed you towards the most unique Peruvian souvenirs you could buy in Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Ica, and Arequipa. Where ...

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Carnaval or Easter in Peru? Which Should You Time Your Peru Trip For?

Carnaval and Easter in Peru are drastically different celebrations, and for some travelers it can be a tough decision as to which celebration you shou...

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7 Festivals and Events in Peru in 2019 (Part 2) [June to December]

Itching to attend a festival or event in Peru during your Peru holiday this year? Our last post featured five can’t miss festivals and events taking...

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2019 Festivals and Events in Peru (Part 1) [January to May]

Spend a good amount time in Peru and you’ll begin to wonder if the country is in a constant state of celebration. From January to December, it’s a...

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The Shining Path: A Tragic Period in Peru’s History

Before Peru popped on the radar as a popular travel destination, the country went through an extremely difficult period. The decade of the 1980’s...

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A Background on Afro-Peruvian History and Its Influence on Peruvian Culture Today

Few travelers arrive to Peru arrive knowing about the heavy African influence on Peruvian culture. Just as the rest of the world capitalized on Africa...

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Spiritual Peru: A Look Inside Peruvian Mysticism, Legend, and Traditions

While many tourists come to Peru to see the country’s many spectacular sites, like Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Amazon Jungle, many more flock to Pe...

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True Creature of Legend: The Amazon Pink River Dolphin

Among the wonders you will find if you visit the Peruvian Amazon during your is a creature that seems like it belongs inside a magical legend alongsi...

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Peru and GMO’s: Protecting Peru’s Biodiversity

Perhaps another perk to Peru travel is the ten-year ban on GMO crops and foods. Beginning in 2012, the ban was put into effect to prohibit the import,...

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Chaccu: A Ritual to Protect the Threatened Vicuña

Wild, graceful, and government protected, the vicuña is the ancestor of the domesticated alpaca. If your private tour of Peru includes a trip into th...

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