Lima Golf Club (Av. Camino Real 770, San Isidro) – this 18-hole golf course is considered one of the oldest in South America’s Pacific coast. Both the local elite and foreign individuals play here. Various tournaments, such as the PGA series, and Audi Quattro Cup, and the Peru Open are held here. See the course’s […]
La Casa del Chocolate (Calle Berlín 375, Miraflores, Lima) — At ChocoMuseo we decided to make chocolate in countries where cacao grows (from Peru to Dominican Republic): We source the best quality cacao beans and then process them artisanally to obtain delicious chocolate. At ChocoMuseo we offer you a range of activities varying with how […]
Inti Raymi (Cuzco) – a.k.a. the Inca Festival of the Sun, this unique event gives visitors the chance to see a live ancient Inca ritual. The central event is acted out on the esplanade below the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuamán, 2 km (1 mile) away from the city of Cuzco — easily reached by car […]
Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano/ICPNA (Calles Angamos e/Arequipa, Miraflores, Lima) – this is the largest binacional cultural center in Latin America. It hold a variety of art exhibits, along with dance festivals, music events from classical music to folk and jazz, book presentations and readings. Along with its main branch in Miraflores, it also has galleries […]
Hiking to Machu Picchu — some travelers prefer to hike to Machu Picchu, in their efforts to take in the Peruvian countryside directly. Such a trek is a once-in-a lifetime experience for such tourists. Various tour outfits can arrange for guided hiking expeditions. Such a trek will include encounters with various landmarks and other archeological […]
El Circuito Mágico Light & Water Show (Parque de la Reserva, Lima) – this park has a laser light show located within the Fuente de la Fantasia (Fantasy Fountain) – choreographed to move along various international songs, by artists like ABBA, as well as by local vintage artists. It uses as much as 13 ornamental, […]
Chorrillos District (Av. Defensores del Morro, Lima) – this is a dynamic seaside district of Lima, and one of Peru’s prime beach areas. During the 19th century, it was a playground for the local aristocracy, until it incurred heavy damage when the War of the Pacific (1879-1883) turned that beach into a war zone. That, […]
Centro Cultural Ricardo Palma (Av. Larco 770, Miraflores, Lima) – located just a few blocks from Parque Miraflores, this is one of Peru’s main cultural centers. Many of the country’s leading intellectuals organize theater productions, film festivals, dance performances, and poetry & literature readings here. See the following website for a calendar of upcoming events: […]
Carnival of Puno (Puno) — this town, located in southeastern Peru (located 1,298 km. away from Lima), is known for its unique celebrations of Carnival in February. Acting as the folkloric capital of the country, Puno’s Carnival combines Spanish Catholic and traditional indigenous elements in these religious festivities. The Carnival evolves around the worshipping […]
Barranco District (Lima) – this is another major beach district near Lima, which was originally at its prime during the early 20th century when the local elite made it popular. A revival has taken place there in recent times, with a rise in luxury residences, along with trendy pubs, nightclubs and cafés. Barranco is located […]