Like Santiago (the island nation’s second largest city), the capital’s nightlife is divided into the tastes of the popular classes – that is, Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton (favored among Spanish-speakers of various age groups) versus the international House music movement (English-language intensive, and favored among younger music fans, especially those from the middle and […]
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 […]
Pat’e Palo (Calle La Atarazana 25, Zona Colonial) – For those who want to soak in the capital’s Spanish colonial atmosphere, there is the European brasserie Pat’e Palo, which is reputed to be the oldest existing tavern since the 1500s. This restaurant, named after Dutch buccaneer Peg-Leg (Pata e Palo), faces the Alcázar de […]
El Mesón de la Cava (Av. Mirador del Sur #1, Mirador Sur) – serves a variety of national and international dishes, is often chosen by patrons for its uniqueness – located by a park at an elevated part of the city. The restaurant is found within a cavern that has an outdoor area (offering a […]
Felini Ristorante (Av. Roberto Pastoriza 504, esq. Evaristo Morales) – Named alter the Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, this cozy restaurant serves entrees such as Portobello Mushrooms (marinated in thyme and Caciotta cheese), whitefish marinated in olive oil, as well as various pasta dishes.
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: […]