For the ceviche: 1 kilo of fresh white fish fillets, skin and bones removed (tilapia or sea bass work well) 150 ml lime juice (approx 7-8 limes) 2 […]

Corn (maíz in Spanish) in all its forms is a big deal in South America. There is a huge number of varieties, from corn on the cob like […]

Papa seca, or ‘dried potato’, is a traditional Peruvian ingredient with its roots firmly in the past. These crystal-like nuggets of potato have been produced by Andean peoples […]

For me, a big part of the fun of traveling is experiencing life as a local. Below are six drinks you should taste to experience life as a […]

The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is located between the saddle of two mountains in a very remote (but beautiful) location, so space is limited and choice for restaurants […]

Mmm… Lomo Saltado, Cebiche or Causa! Peru boasts the finest cuisine in Latin America. Recipes such as cebiche (raw fish marinated in lemon juice), pachamanca (meat and vegetables […]

A simple cocktail and a cheers to good fortune can turn acquaintances into friends. That’s exactly what the Peruvian government hopes to do, writes The Washington Post. The […]

Revelers around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year recently rang in the Year of the Horse and among them were Peruvians, many of whom have ties to […]

Peru is the “gastronomic mecca” of the world. That, according to The Economist, a current affairs magazine that covers culture, politics and news. The prestigious periodical just wrote an […]

National Vegetarian Week just ended, and what better way to commemorate eating green than with a vegetarian guide to Peru. I became a strict vegetarian two decades ago […]