Cultural and Travel News Peru

Puno celebrates 350th anniversary: What to do and where to go

The south-Peruvian city of Puno is known for its proximity to Lake Titicaca and is said to be the capital of Peruvian folklore. This can be seen during the various celebrations of saints when locals dress up in traditional costumes to dance and to play their century-old regional songs. Soon there is a new reason for a celebration: on November 4th, 2018, Puno celebrates it’s 350 anniversary.

This special event both locals and travelers the chance to get engaged in the unique culture of this colonial city. (more…)

Peruvian Coffee Receives 3 Awards

During the fourth Annual Contest Of Locally Roasted Coffees AVPA, which was held in the French capital Paris, three Peruvian coffee brands received prices. This event ranks coffees in a variety of categories and then chooses which ones are the best in their specific classification.

The Peruvian brands that won these prestigious prices are from different regions. The Junin region is represented by the brands Incanforests’ café Levado Arabiva and Cafe de Papa’s Arabica Bourbon. Both companies went home with a medal in the category of Round Balanced coffee. (more…)

Northern Peru is Trending: Third Best Tourism Destination Worldwide!

The prominent travel guide Lonely Planet has recently announced their list of Best Travel Destination of 2019. This ranking lists non-touristic regions all around the world in order to promote those and give special attention to those off-the-beaten-treck destinations. The region of northern Peru has been included in the list of 2019, ranking third.

Lonely Planet states that the North of Peru used to be home to some of the oldest civilizations worldwide and that it offers stunning and wide views to travelers. (more…)

Airport Lima will grow to receive 40 million passengers by 2030

Jorge Chavez International Airport, based in the Peruvian capital Lima, is expected to welcome 40 million tourists by the year 2030. This rapid increase of arrivals at the airport is due to the extensive expansion works, which will be finished next decennium. This has just been announced by the Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Rogers Valencia.

However, Valencia stresses that the growth of flights to Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport should be well-structured to be a success. (more…)

Flight Qatar Airways of to Lima will boost the number of Chinese arrivals

The head of the National Chamber for Tourism (Canatur), has calculated that operations of Qatar Airways in Peru would have very positive effects on the local economy. If Qatar Airways starts flying to the capital Lima, the number of Chinese tourist arrivals will rise by a whopping 30%. The entry of wealthy Chinese tourists would offer opportunities to various destinations of Peru.

This is why the direction of Canatur stresses the importance of an agreement between Peru and oil-state Qatar. (more…)

Potato Vodka From Peru Chosen The Best In London

A Peruvian based vodka named 14 Inkas won the golden medal in the category “micro-distillery” during the annual event Vodka Masters in London. This has been announced by the Peruvian Ministry of Innovation and Production.

To make this acclaimed vodka, 14 Inkas made use of potatoes that only grow in Peru. This gives its own flavor to the vodka, which was praised by the jury of this contest.

The competition was organized by the in London based magazine The Spirit Business. (more…)

First ‘Peru Travel Fair’ huge success

The first Peru Travel Fail, which is organized by the National Chamber of Tourism, or Canatur, was a huge success. More than 120 tourism companies from all over the country have participated in this event, which celebrates tourism all over Peru.

The event was held in the Peruvian capital Lima on the 17th of October. Before the fair, it was expected that the event would generate nearly 2 million Peruvian Soles (which is approximately 600.000 US Dollars) because of the business deals that would be made. This goal was reached easily (more…)

Best Attractions To Visit In Arequipa

It is almost time for the annual Alpaca Fiesta in Peru to be celebrated again! This event hails the whole Peruvian alpaca industry, from the production of warm clothes to the consumption of its meat. This happing is taking place in Arequipa this year, and thus it offers attendees the chance to explore the beauty of the so-called White City.

This city is sometimes overlooked by tourists, but this is a shame. The second most populous city of Peru has a lot to offer! Check out this list of things to see in Arequipa!
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Peruvian Building Wins Prize Best Architecture In The Americas

The E Building of the University of Piura has been chosen as the Best Architecture in the Americas. To wit, the building won the prestigious Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize of 2018.

The annual winner gets chosen by the American Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture in Chicago. This educational institute employs various architecture experts and educates students to become prominent in this profession.

The winning building from the University of Piura (more…)

Julio C. Tello Museum Best Cultural Destination In Latin America

The Peruvian Julio C. Tello Site Museum, located near Paracas National Reserve, won a prestigious price during the annual Leading Culture Destinations Awards. During this event, held in London, it was announced that the museum won the prize for Latin American New Culture Destination of the Year. In the past it is shown that winning this prize has had positive effects on the amount of visitors.

The Julio C. Tello Site Museum won in the expense of the Museum of Underwater Archeology in Mexico (more…)

Peru Committed To Empower Women in Coffee Industry

The National Action Plan for Coffee in Peru has made goals to ensure the sustainable future of the Coffee Industry in the old Inca country. A substantial part of the goals is the empowerment of women because there is still too much discrimination and sexism against women in the industry. These goals are composed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

According to the UNDP, over 2 million people work in the production chain of coffee in Peru. (more…)

Peru Too Strong for Chile in Friendly Football Match

Peru’s football team beat Chile last week, with 3-0 in a friendly match. Even though the match was held in the American city of Miami, there were many supporters from both countries present to cheer up their national team.

The first half saw chances for both teams. The Peruvians did have the upper hand though, as the best chances came from the national squad of the old Inca country. To wit, in the 31st minute when the Peruvian player Raul Ruidiaz barely missed the goal (more…)