Peruvian cuisine

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 thousands …

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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 local during …

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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 and places …

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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 cooked underground), …

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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 problem is …

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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 the Asian …

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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 in-depth piece …

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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 and when …

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While it’s a developing country in many ways, Peru is still one of the most stable nations in Latin America. It’s economy has boomed over the last decade due in …

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Shortly into our trip around the world, Tony and I discovered that trying local cuisines is our favorite part of traveling. There is so much you can learn about a …

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