Santurantikuy: Cusco’s Famous Christmas Market
If you find yourself traveling to Cusco on Christmas Eve, there’s a good chance you’ll bump into the famous Santurantikuy Christmas Market. As it...
6 Quintessential Peruvian Christmas Dishes
In a country whose cuisine is world-renowned, it should come as no surprise that Peruvian Christmas cuisine is equally noteworthy. From...
Takanakuy: The Christmas Day Peruvian Fighting Ritual
Every Christmas Day, the province of Chumbivilcas in the department of Cusco gathers to settle old scores with their cloth-wrapped fists. The...
American vs. Peruvian Christmas Tradition: A Comparison
While snow, Santa Claus, and freshly baked Christmas cookies feature prominently in American Christmas tradition, the Peruvian Christmas is...
The Chocolatada: A Peruvian Christmas Tradition That Gives Back
The Chocolatada is an eagerly anticipated annual event and longstanding Peruvian Christmas tradition. Every December, local organizations...
5 Uniquely South American Wine Varietals You Should Know
South American wine has captured the world’s attention, from Argentinean Malbecs to Chilean Carménère. The region’s sun-kissed Andean valleys and...
