When most people think of Peru, the majestic ruins of cities like Machu Picchu immediately come to mind. Peru’s western lands are often overlooked and unvisited, and tourists lose out on the opportunity to marvel at the rivers of the Amazon, massive freshwater lakes, and one of the planet’s most fascinating creatures: the pink dolphins […]

Regional tourism experts for northern Peru estimate that about 30,000 tourists will visit the highlands city of Cajamarca this February. The attraction? Carnival! As in cities around the world, Carnival season in Cajamarca means time to party. What makes Cajamarca’s Carnival so attractive to tourists is the unique local traditions, many of which are infused […]

Peru has a rich tradition of folk art, which often combines indigenous and colonial methods and themes. One great example of the artistic fusion of old and new can be found in the clothing commonly worn by Peruvian women of indigenous descent. Their colorful, petticoat-stuffed dresses are a fusion of the traditional Incan anacu and […]

Though it is a Catholic country, Peru’s own particular brand of Catholicism is an interesting fusion of indigenous and Christian traditions. One example is their Christmas decorations. Traditional Christmas trees are virtually unheard of in Peru. Instead, the main Christmas decoration for a Peruvian home is the retablo, or nativity scene. Retablos carry a special […]