Nature has always worked in Peru’s favor: its coastline makes for abundant fishing, diverse geography makes for excellent agriculture, and its gold supplies make it one of the world’s biggest producers of the precious metal. But it’s nature in its untouched form that’s proven the most lucrative so far for one of the fastest-growing economies [...]
Its façade is grand yet unassuming: that of a quiet colonial house overlooking a side street near Lima’s Parque Central. But Astrid y Gastón is far from unknown. Arguably the best restaurant in Peru, it is part of a growing international chain owned by celebrity chef and restaurateur Gastón Acurio and his wife, Astrid. Its [...]
When planning a holiday in Peru many people choose to trek travel the Inca Trail which takes you high into the mountains of Peru to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. This trek is by far the most popular trek in Peru however there are many other great treks in this region which are less [...]
Travelers wanting to see South America have good reason to land in Lima: Peru’s Jorge Chavez International Airport has been named the best in the continent for the third consecutive year. The award was given at the 2011 World Airport Awards, held this year in Copenhagen, Denmark. Winners were chosen based on surveys by Skytrax [...]
Due to the expanding tourist industry in Peru, there are now a wide variety of places in which those visiting this country can stay. That’s not to say that you’re likely to find yourself in an ultra-modern hotel complex, surrounded by other tourists – there are still plenty if remote and traditional places to stay [...]