Peru Archive

It seems to be a question that my clients are asking a lot recently, and although I think I have already covered tipping in a previous post, I guess it is about time to write a more up-to-date article on the

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

Is the 2-Days / 1-Night Inca Trail to Machu Picchu really worth the hike? Or, should you just go for the full 4-days trek and experience the full fat version of the trail? Last week, I managed to get out from

On Thursday April 27, 2017, Peru’s Ministry of Culture announced the new entrance rules for visiting Machu Picchu. The new Ministerial Resolution No. 070-2007-MC, was first published in February 21, 2017, in the El Peruano, a newspaper which is used by

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,

Cusco is a bit like a restaurant menu that’s just too long. When time is precious, how do you choose from the dazzling array of museums, galleries and archaeological sites on offer? Cusco’s “boleto turistico” alone has more than a dozen

Máncora is a small fishing village that sits on the northern coast of Peru close to the Ecuadorian border. It’s easily accessible from Lima and Ecuador as the Pan-American Highway runs right through the town. It’s a Pacific Ocean beach resort

We were delighted when a recent client of ours agreed to write an article on her recent visit to Lima´s premier restaurant Astrid & Gaston. Ranked number 18 in “The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants” list, we were eager to see what

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

Where did the name Peru come from? The name was never a word used by natives or by the Inca. So where did it originate? Who gave the country its name and why. The chronicles of Garcilaso de la Vega shed