Oil has made several countries very rich and Peru seems to be all set to become one of the oil rich countries. Peru has a significant reserve of oil and natural gas across its territory. Much of this can be found in ecological hotspots, especially in Peruvian Amazonia.

Peru is pushing itself as a major tourism destination in a big way. The government has literally spent millions in order to lure travelers of all kind: luxury travelers, backpackers, business travelers, culture enthusiasts, sun worshippers and adventurists. The World Economic Forum released the Peru Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013, which helps us to understand the strengths and weaknesses that exist in Peru’s tourism industry. Thea Chiesa, Director, Head of Aviation, Travel & Tourism Industries of the World Economic Forum declared that the prospects for tourism development in Peru is outstanding. The suggestions she had was that all the stakeholders in Peru must come together and overcome limitations that exist currently. She further suggested that when Peru’s tourism develops, the country will witness far reaching socio-economic growth that will [Continue reading...]

Protection of un-contacted tribes is a significant priority in Peru. Peru is a nation that is home to several un-contacted tribes who live in the forests and mountains that straddle across this South American nation. Most of these tribes are off limits for tourists. However, some tribal groups who are in regular contact with government agencies do offer a peek into their lives, and help foreign tourists to understand the unique way of life these Peruvian Indian tribes live. With that in mind, I would like to bring to the attention of our readers a unique and important protest that was observed on the 23rd of April, 2013. Survival International supporters across the world protested outside Peruvian embassies and consulates demanding that the expansion of the Camisea gas project end [Continue reading...]

Scott Anthony Fujita, the American football linebacker famous for his role in the National Football League has retired in Peru. What interests us is the place where he chose to retire. From the mountaintops of Peruvian Andes, Scott Anthony Fujita announced his retirement from active career. The 33 year old is a Super Bowl-winning linebacker who spent 3 seasons in Kansas City, one in Dallas and 4 with the Saints. He won the 2009 NFL championship and survived allegations during a game and was absolved by former commissioner Paul Tagliabue. The place where he chose to retire was at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level, overlooking Machu Picchu. The football player was known for his charm on-field and off-field. He is a liberal who has vocally supported for [Continue reading...]

One of the best ways to experience a country is to try its alcoholic drinks and mingle with the locals. When in Peru, one just has to try Pisco. Pisco is a grape brandy that is colorless or slightly yellowish. It was developed by the Spanish in the 16th century. Peruvian Pisco is produced using copper pot stills instead of continuous stills. Moreover, it is claimed that the Peruvian Pisco is never diluted after distillation and is bottled at its distillation strength. Pisco does not have a strong odor and many first time drinkers do not realize its strength and end up getting inebriated way too quickly. Most Peruvians will tell you that it is almost blasphemous to mix Pisco with anything else and that one should not even add [Continue reading...]