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Peru shines at TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2025

Peru has once again been recognized as a must-see destination for travelers, achieving important awards at Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2025. Based on traveler reviews and ratings from around the world, this esteemed recognition highlights Cusco and Lima as two of the most fascinating places to explore this year. The awards ceremony will take place on February 26 at Peru’s booth during

An unforgettable tour of Peru's carnivals

The beginning of the year in Peru brings with it an explosion of joy, music and color with the arrival of carnivals. Throughout the country, the festivities become a unique spectacle that combines tradition, culture and gastronomy; it is the ideal time to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.


Here are some of the carnivals that can be enjoyed in the first months of the year:


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Summer Itinerary: Four Can't-Miss Beaches in Northern Peru

Northern Peru offers an unrivaled itinerary to discover some of the country's most spectacular beaches, the perfect destination for a holiday of sun, sea and incredible scenery. From legendary waves for surfers to quiet spots to relax, this route heads from Lima to the warm waters of Tumbes, with stops that promise to make any traveler fall in love.


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Ollantaytambo selected as one of the must-see destinations of 2025 by The New York Times

The prestigious American newspaper The New York Times included Ollantaytambo, an archaeological pearl in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, in its annual list of "52 Places to Visit" in 2025. This recognition not only celebrates the monumental beauty of this Inca city, but also its ability to combine history, culture, nature and gastronomy - elements that make it a unique destination in the world.


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Cusco highlighted in Condé Nast Traveler: Best places to visit on New Year's Eve

Cusco, one of the most magical places in Peru, was recently featured by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as one of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve. For what reasons? Every year on December 31, the famous Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, becomes the epicenter of a unique holiday in the Peruvian Andes, full of live music, traditional dances and fireworks.


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Paddington in Peru: Five incredible facts discovered about the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Paddington, one of the most beloved characters on the planet, has just released his latest film: Paddington in Peru in the United Kingdom. This journey leads the intrepid hero to discover more about his origins in the majestic South American country, from the riches of the Peruvian Amazon, Lima's impressive historic center and historic sanctuary Machu Picchu in Cusco, one of the new wonders of the

Lima is recognized as one of the 3 Best Food Cities in the World in the Reader's Choice Awards

The city of Lima, Peru, was voted the third best city in the world in the Reader's Choice Awards by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler. The publication, one of the most important in the travel and tourism sector, highlights the rich and varied culinary offerings of the Peruvian capital.


“Surrounded by the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, combined with its indigenous, African

Explore the Miraflores promenade, where adventure meets the vastness of the Peruvian sea

The magical story of Paddington Bear, which captured hearts around the world, returns to cinemas with the third part: Paddington in Peru is now in cinemas. This time, one of the sources of inspiration for the adventure is the famous Miraflores promenade, located in Lima. Although Paddington has yet to explore this wonderful place, he invites everyone to discover the breathtaking views and unique

A culinary journey through Peru: Coast, highlands, and Amazon

Peru’s culinary landscape reflects its diverse geography, with each of the regions – coast, highlands, and jungle – offering distinct flavors. From fresh Pacific seafood to hearty Andean dishes and exotic Amazonian fruits, Peruvian cuisine showcases the land's rich variety.

 1. The coast

Trujillo: A taste of Northern Peru


The cuisine of the north is a celebration of the freshest

5 volcanoes that have been erupting since May

According to reports, as of June 6, 2024, 46 volcanoes were classified as ongoing eruptions. Note that "ongoing eruption" does not necessarily imply continuous daily activity, but indicates that periodic eruptions have occurred without a break of three months or more. There are typically 40 to 50 volcanoes with ongoing eruptions, with about 20 of them actively erupting on any given day.


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This man broke the world record by visiting 7 wonders of the world in less than 7 days

Magdi Eissa, a 45-year-old Egyptian, set a new world record by visiting the seven new wonders of the world in just 6 days, 11 hours and 52 minutes, using only public transport. Eissa's remarkable achievement was recognized by Guinness World Records, which posted a video on Instagram showing highlights of his whirlwind tour.


Eissa's journey began with The Great Wall of China, followed by

Peru: 4,000-year-old temple and theater discovered by archaeologists
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Archaeologists in Peru have discovered what they believe is a 4,000-year-old temple and theater, shedding new light on the early origins of the region's complex religions. The discovery was made at the archaeological site of La Otra Banda, Cerro Las Animas, near the northern Peruvian city of Zanya. A team led by Luis Muro Inonyan, a research fellow at the Field Museum in Chicago, began excavating

Peru: Archaeologists have discovered 1,000-year-old pre-Inca mummies, some with 'false heads'

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered burials of at least 73 people dating back about 1,000 years ago, several hundred years earlier than the dominance of the Incas in western South America.


Each of them was wrapped in cloth, some of which was brightly colored, and secured with rope. The male and female remains were accompanied by wooden and ceramic masks, commonly called "false heads,"

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