A day of sunshine and hiking in San Jeronimo de Surco
Iām like a bear. In the winter, I go into hibernation mode, packing on the pounds and retreating to the warmth and comfort of my bed. Then, when the temperatures …
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Land of the lost: Discovering the Americasā oldest city of Caral
With itās ever-growing skyscrapers, recent epicurean stardom and booming economy, Peru has made a name for itself on the world-wide stage. Each year, curious travelers come by the millions to …
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Carnival: Peruās Top Party Hot Spots
From Italy to the Caribbean and even the United States (Mardi Gras), Carnival is celebrated in practically every region of the world with Catholic roots. The celebration traditionally falls in …
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5 Top Beaches in Peru
Peru receives international acclaim for its man-made mysteries ā primarily Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines ā but perhaps one of its equally alluring destinations wasnāt manufactured by hand. Peruās …
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Shopping for Limaās Treasures from the Past
A knickknack for grandma; a t-shirt for dad; a handful of key chains for the coworkers; and of course a bounty for yourself. Shopping is one of many vacation pastimes, …
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Semana Santa in Cusco: Traditions, Processions and the Lord of Earthquakes
Easter weekĀ is a big deal throughout the predominantly Catholic, Spanish-speaking world and Peru is no exception. The country really comes alive during Semana Santa, the week leading up to Easter. …
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Miraflores: Where people beat to their own drum
The Miraflores MalecĆ³n. Itās a place the locals flock to for fresh air and green space, where kids master the art of riding a bike on two wheels, and where …
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The Best Cafes to Plug in and Star Connected
A few weeks ago I found myself in between Internet service providers. In a past life, this is something I could have put up with thanks to uncapped amounts of …
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From Cell Phones to SIM Cards: Staying Connected in Peru
Whether youāre traveling for business or for leisure, thereās something special about having access to emails as they come in, maps and GPS to get around town, search engines to …
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Why Callao is More than a Place to Catch Your Flight
The most many tourists will ever see of Callao (pronounced: cah:YOW), a city 30-minutes outside of Lima, is from the air as they are flying into the airport. Among LimeƱos, …
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