Peruvian cuisine is legendary and to that effect, there are many people who visit the country just to taste its varied delicacies. Peruvian cuisine has been made famous by its alcoholic drinks, the famous guinea pig, potato and barley recipes and a host of desserts that can only be experienced. Peruvian cuisine has been made famous by an increasing number of restaurants in London and other international cities where it is becoming increasingly easy to find restaurants from this Andean country. The country’s cuisine is influenced by the varied geographical conditions like coastal regions, desert regions, mountainous regions and the ever present Amazonian jungles. This varied topography has resulted in diverse flora and fauna, which helps Peruvian chefs to not only bring traditional cuisine to the world, but also create [Continue reading...]

While Peru has recently become one of the hottest tourist destinations, it still isn’t very popular in affluent Middle East, a major source of tourists. Middle Eastern travellers contribute to a lot of tourism revenue in countries like France, Italy and U.K. Peru only seems to be catching up, that too, quite quickly. Many Middle Eastern airlines have planned to fly to Peru thanks to the country’s tourism potential and strategic location. While airlines such as Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways will soon begin to start flying to Peru, it is not only to ferry tourists from the Arab states. It will also serve the purpose of turning Peru into an aviation hub in Latin America. Located in the middle of the content, travellers arriving from Europe, Middle [Continue reading...]

The colonial architecture of Lima is amazing in itself, but I would highly recommend that travelers plan at least one day exploring the churches. I have spent several afternoons exploring them and have enjoyed their beauty immensely. The Cathedral in Plaza Mayor is typically more visited by tourists because of it’s size and location, but there are so many options less visited that can allow a visitor a more personal experience. [Continue reading...]

I sat down in Plaza Mayor observing the beauty of Lima and its people. I saw many people with their friends or family, as well as other tourists exploring the sites. There was a lot of bustling going on in the streets and plenty of street vendors trying to earn a little money. Yet, when I sat down I felt reminded of my travels in Europe and began ruminating about how the symbolism of this colonial architecture could impact the general Peruvian psyche. [Continue reading...]

So if you are like me, your travel plans unfold as they come along. However, there are certain things that really should be taken care of in advance. I recently arrived to Lima and know that my travels will be taking me to Puerto Maldonado, through Bolivia, and then for an extended stay in Iguazú, Argentina. This means potential exposure to Yellow Fever, a vaccine I did not receive in advance. Peru doesn’t require the Yellow Fever vaccine, but not having it puts you at risk. [Continue reading...]