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Veggie Pizza Miraflores Lima: Review

Our resident Lima foodie Jason Kearney recently went to Veggie Pizza in Miraflores. This is a popular eatery for both local Limeños and increasingly some tourists too. Here is his review of what culinary treats it has to offer the visitor. Veggie Pizza
The Onlye Peru Guide

Food Day Tour Lima Peru: Urban Kitchen

By Jason Kearney Lima is my home city now, and so I am always interested to see what new things are happening here on the food scene. The city has been catapulted to a world stage in the past number of
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Peru Hop: The Intelligent Way to Travel in Peru

Who are Peru Hop (in 100 Words!) Peru Hop is a stress-free way of traveling through Peru which allows passenger to explore at their own pace and see the hidden gems that most tourists completely miss. Their bus ride experience includes,
The Onlye Peru Guide

How to Visit Mistura: A Guide to Everything You Need to Know

Mistura is Latin America’s largest gastronomic event, and is held annually in Peru’s Capital – Lima. A celebration of Peru’s rapidly growing culinary scene, Mistura brings together more than 200 of the country’s leading restaurants along with wine, pisco, chocolate and
The Only Peru Guide

Restaurant Review: Amazonian Adventures at Malabar, Lima

You should never judge a book by its cover, nor, apparently, a restaurant by its name.  At least not where Malabar is concerned. In at number seven on last year’s Top 50 Restaurants in Latin America List, the name seems to
The Only Peru Guide

Restaurant Review: A taste of Peru’s finest at Astrid & Gaston, Lima

Gaston Acurio is probably the most celebrated Peruvian chef of all time so I feel rather privileged to have had the pleasure of sampling the exquisite culinary creations on offer at Astrid & Gaston. My Acurio-initiation took place at the former
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Top 10 Peru Travel Tips

Top 10 Peru Travel Tips: Below is our extensive guide on the top Peru travel tips. Getting the top backpacking Peru travel tips to point you in the right direction can always help! Here at the Only Peru Guide, our Peru
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Why Are Domestic Flights in Peru So Expensive?

Most people taking Peru vacations are probably going to require 2 or more domestic flights. Unless you want to sit on a bus for hours on end, trying to get a few winks of sleep whilst the bus navigates winding mountainous

Seven Best Things to do in Lima

A tour of Lima’s revamped old quarter – founded 475 years ago – reveals how the Peruvian capital has managed to preserve its beauty. Lima’s historic old quarter is arguably the loveliest vestige of colonial times in all of Latin America.

9 Men Trapped in Peruvian Gold Mine – Ica Peru

Rescue workers in Peru are trying to free nine miners trapped underground by a rockfall at a depth of more than 200m (650ft). The miners are receiving oxygen and drinks through a hose. But rescuers have so far been unable to