TRAVEL & LIVING: PERU
Peru is famous for its Inca ruins, as it was once the capital of the mighty empire and is now the gateway to the mysterious and captivating lost cities, including the unforgettable Machu Picchu. What makes these ruins even more breathtaking is the scenery they are sets amongst, such as lush cloud forests of the Andes, the Peruvian rain forest and the Pacific coast. Whether in pursuit of high altitude adventure, a spiritual quest, archaeological phenomenon, or vibrant nightlife, a visit to Peru truly satisfies. Nestled between Bolivia to its south and Ecuador to its north, this seaside country also shares borders with Chile, Brazil and Columbia. For nature enthusiasts, Peru's oddly contradicting natural features produce a fascinating array of wildlife, including whales, giant otters and jaguars. Head east of the Andes into the Peruvian jungle, where you'll glimpse some of the richest biodiversity on earth. Peru has several well-established national parks along the desert seacoast at the edge of "Altiplano" and among the high Andean Cordillera.
LIMA
CAPITAL CITY OF PERU
Lima, known as Peru's "City By the Sea", is a virtual metropolis on the central desert coastline, as well as an economic magnet for highland and Amazonian villagers.
The bustling sophistication of Lima is guaranteed to indulge the cosmopolitan's every desire - first class museums and nightlife, indigenous music, dazzling architure, historical neighborhoods and friendly locals abound.
"Chicama"Heading north of Lima to Huaraz, is Peru's mountaineering center, or up the coast to Chicama for surfing and traditional Peruvian fishing. One can also sooth sore muscles at nearby Cajamarca's rejuvenating hot spring
PERUVIAN ANDES
"PERUVIAN ANDES"
"Machu Picchu"Rich in amount culture and tradition, Peru is also home to imperial ruins of great civilizations, including the lost city of Machu Picchu and The Nasca Lines, an enigma of Mysterious desert etchings.
The Peruvian Andes provide unrivaled mountain trekking and cycling prospects for the adrenaline seeker, as well as the spiritual traveler seeking the teachings of a shaman. At the other end of the spectrum there is Lima, Peru's desert metropolis boasting some of the best nightlife, music and museums in all of South America.
"Nazca Lines" CUSCO
CUSCO
Famous for its reputation as the gringo hangout of South America, Cusco is also the oldest inhabited city in Peru and an archaeology lover's dream. With access to the mountaintop city of Machu Picchu, the sacred Urubamba Valley and plenty of exciting nightlife, Cusco is considered the most important hub for travelers to the Incan Empire.
Travel back in time strolling stone wall-lined streets and mingle with friendly Quechua-speaking Incan descendants.
"Paracas Peninsula, sealion colony"
From Cusco, take the southern coastal route along the magnificent Paracas Peninsula to see the largest sea lion colony on earth. Just offshore, the Balletas Islands lure nature lovers with some of the best seabird watching in the world.
AREQUIPA
AREQUIPA
Dubbed "The White City" for its beautiful buildings constructed of a light-colored volcanic rock called sillar, Arequipa is surrounded by breathtaking mountains, including the volcano El-Misti, providing ample photo opportunities.
Be sure to include a visit to the historical Convento de Santa Catalina, a colonial house of worship. Don't miss a trip Iquitos, the most popular Amazonian city within the Peruvian jungle. Located in the northern region of the Amazon Basin, Iquitos is a central starting point for jungle exploration.
"Iquitos" MANU BIOSPHERE RESERVE
MANU BIOSPHERE RESERVE
A trip to Peru is incomplete without a visit to the spectacular Manu Biosphere Reserve in south-eastern Peru.
Among habitats ranging from high Andes and cloud forests to lowland tropical rain forests, adventurous travelers will discover a world teeming with exotic birds and butterflies, black caiman, spectacled bears, tapirs,ocelots,monkeys and the elusive jaguar.
FOODS & DRINKS
FOOD & DRINKS
"Ceviche"
In recent years, Peruvian cuisine has received widespread acclaim by the international media thanks to its diversity of ingredients and techniques. Climate diversity allows the production of a wide variety of plants and animals, both native and introduced. Common dishes include anticuchos, ceviche, humitas and pachamanca to name just a few.
"Anticuchos"
"Pachamanca"
In all Peru, there is a big variety of preparing potatoes (papas, not papatas as in Spain) the traditional Andean vegetable. Peruvian are quite proud of their deserts, especially in Lima.
"Mazamorra Morada"
Try mazamorra morada or or purple custard, made from the same purple corn used for chicha morada drink: together with arroz con leche(rice with sweet,condensed milk) is called a combinado(combination)
"Arroz Con Leche"
"Ceviche"In recent years, Peruvian cuisine has received widespread acclaim by the international media thanks to its diversity of ingredients and techniques. Climate diversity allows the production of a wide variety of plants and animals, both native and introduced. Common dishes include anticuchos, ceviche, humitas and pachamanca to name just a few.
"Anticuchos""Pachamanca"In all Peru, there is a big variety of preparing potatoes (papas, not papatas as in Spain) the traditional Andean vegetable. Peruvian are quite proud of their deserts, especially in Lima.
"Mazamorra Morada"Try mazamorra morada or or purple custard, made from the same purple corn used for chicha morada drink: together with arroz con leche(rice with sweet,condensed milk) is called a combinado(combination)
"Arroz Con Leche" FOODS & DRINKS PART.2
Picarones are a sort of dough nut made from fried yams dough and served with chancaca , a very sweet sugarcane syrup. The sweetest dessert is suspiro Limeno, which is perfect if you are in sore need of a calorie and glucose shock.
"pisco sour"
Inca kola, the Peruvian equivalent of Cola-cola, is bright yellow in color and tastes like bubble gum. Pisco Sour, an alcoholic drink with a interesting ingredients list, such as egg-whites is the main drink in Peru and is available in most places in Huaraz. You haven't tried the true pisco if you haven't tried Peruvian pisco. Emoliente, another popular drink in Peru, is often sold in the streets by vendors. Served hot, its flavor is best described as a thick, viscous tea, but surprisingly refreshing - depending on what herb and fruit extracts you choose to put into it, of course.
Normally the vendor's mix will be good enough if you choose not to say anything, but you're free to select the mix yourself. Normally sold hot is the usual after-party drink, known as a"reconstituyente", can be drunk cold too.
"pisco sour"Inca kola, the Peruvian equivalent of Cola-cola, is bright yellow in color and tastes like bubble gum. Pisco Sour, an alcoholic drink with a interesting ingredients list, such as egg-whites is the main drink in Peru and is available in most places in Huaraz. You haven't tried the true pisco if you haven't tried Peruvian pisco. Emoliente, another popular drink in Peru, is often sold in the streets by vendors. Served hot, its flavor is best described as a thick, viscous tea, but surprisingly refreshing - depending on what herb and fruit extracts you choose to put into it, of course.
Normally the vendor's mix will be good enough if you choose not to say anything, but you're free to select the mix yourself. Normally sold hot is the usual after-party drink, known as a"reconstituyente", can be drunk cold too.
RESPECT & STAY HEALTHY
- Don't use the word "Indio", although it's spanish. For natives, it sounds like "nigger" since it was used by Spanish conquerors. The politically correct way of speaking is "el indigena" or "la indigena" - although, like "nigger", very close people inside a circle of friends can get away with it.
- Another word to be careful with is chola/cholo or cholita meaning indigena. This may be used affectionately among indigenous people but is offensive if coming from an outsider.
- Outside of well set-up restaurants and hotels in cities and towns, toilets are often quite primitive and sometimes really dirty. It's a good idea to bring your own paper with you, as Peruvian toilet paper may be too rough as well as being one ply. It's usual not to throw the used toilet paper into the toilet but in the baskets besides.This is because the pipes tend to plug up.
- Avoid unboiled tap water, if possible. This can be difficult if you eat a salad or drink fruit juice as they will probably be prepared with tap water. Also, avoid ice in drinks if you can.
- Don't eat food prepared in the street (if you can resist it).
- Many Peruvian dishes can be too spicy and heavy, so if you have a weak stomach try it with caution.
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