Ticos are everywhere in Arequipa - but for how long?
There are officially more that 10,000 Ticos in Arequipa city, but according to one driver I spoke to there are maybe 16,000. more / mas >>
Guinea Pigs, traditionally called Cuy in Peru, are a traditional food.
Yes, people do eat guinea pigs in Peru. For thousands of years people have eaten Cuy as they are called in the native language. more / mas >>
Tags: Culture, Food, Pets, Traditions
If you travel around Peru, especially by bus, you will see many little huts in the deserts. It is easy to see that no-one really lives in them, so what are they for? Well the answer is simple – you are looking at a land invasion. more / mas >>
Statue of bulls fighting in Cayma district of Arequipa in Peru
Being an ex Spanish colony means that Peru has many traditions that come from Spanish culture. Bullfighting is one of them, but in Arequipa it is with a difference. more / mas >>
Tags: Arequipa, Traditions
Cusco - Capital of the Inca Empire
Once the heart of the Inca Empire, at the centre of their universe they considered it ‘the navel of the world’. Cusco is an important stopping point on any journey to Machu Picchu, but it is worth some time to explore too if you visit.
Tags: Culture, Cusco, History, Machu Picchu, Tourism, Transport
Colonnades in the Plaze de Armas, Arequipa, Peru
Arequipa is where I was born. A city located in Southern Peru, with a population of almost a million people. Its cathedral and many of its buildings are built from Sillar, the local volcanic rock. This is why Arequipa is known as Cuidad Blanca – the White City. more / mas >>
Tags: Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Culture, Tourism, Transport
Peru is an mainly Catholic nation, so Easter is a very important celebration. Some affluent families, especially from Lima, go on Holiday at this time of the year. For example, a popular destination for wealthier people is the northern beaches of Peru more / mas >>
Tags: Culture, Traditions
A Wong supermarket at Ovalo Gutierrez, Miraflores district of Lima, Peru
In Peru we have many companies that are based in a large town and do not have branches all over the country. Unlike the UK where you can find the same shops in most of the larger towns and cities, Peruvian towns and cities still have a lot of individual character. more / mas >>
Dancers performing the Marinera Arequipena
There are many typical dances from Peru and they have indigenous, hispanic and african origin. Typical dances are danced in school, Independence day and in many another occasions. more / mas >>
Tags: Culture, Dance, Music, Traditions
Peruvian Style hats on sale in the street in Southampton
I have noticed many people this year wearing traditional style Peruvian hats. In Peru we call the hats ‘Chullos’, pronounced like ‘Chul-Yoes’. more / mas >>
Tags: Economy, Fashion, Shopping, Traditions