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The “Pollo a la Brasa” or Peruvian rotisserie chicken has been one of the most iconic dishes for a long time in the country. Local Peruvians make having it for lunch a common occurrence and foreigners become infatuated with the delicious base of spices that give the... Continue Reading

The San Pedro market in Cusco has gone from a relatively unknown location within the city to a “must see” destination during anyone’s visit to the capital of the Inca empire.  In Spanish, this place is also called the “Mercado Central de San... Continue Reading

The Huaca Pucllana is a structure made from clay and adobe where the Lima culture held religious rituals between 200 AD and 700 AD. The Huaca Pucllana also served as a center for administrative matters for the local community. Typically, travelers want to visit the... Continue Reading

Peru is well known throughout the world for a variety of reasons, among them is the fact that it is home to Pisco, a type of Peruvian brandy made with wine grapes such as Quebranta, Negra Corriente, Mollar, Italia, Moscatel, Albilla, Torontel y Uvina. There are a plethora of ways... Continue Reading

The Suspiro a la Limeña recipe or Suspiro Limeño is a well-known local dessert. Peruvian cuisine is known for its savory dishes but did you know Peruvians love sweets as well? Check out the Suspiro a la limeña recipe that traces its origins to where else? Lima!... Continue Reading

Everyone knows about Machu Picchu the Inca city but did you know there is a Machu Picchu cocktail? This colorful concoction is prepared with a base of Pisco, grenadine, mint, and orange juice. Origin of Machu Picchu Cocktail This Pisco based drink’s origins can be a little... Continue Reading

A favorite place to stop by and have a nice lunch in Miraflores is the Larcomar shopping center that overlooks the Pacific coastline. Most travelers that spend time in Lima will 100% visit Larcomar at some point which is great since some of the best restaurants in Larcomar have... Continue Reading

There are several dishes of traditional Peruvian food you must try while on your trip to this amazing country. It is not enough to simply secure your Machu Picchu hike and then just assume you did all the “Peru stuff” most people do during their trip. Below we have... Continue Reading

Maras Salt is one of the various minerals that Peru exports. This one just happens to be used in food preparation, thus making it quite popular in the best kitchens around the world. There is more to this amazing country than the Machu Picchu hike! This particular day tour can be... Continue Reading

Coming up with the top 5 Peruvian dishes you have to try is actually rather difficult. There are just so many amazing dishes you really need to try when in Peru. So in between your visit to Lima and your Machu Picchu hike take some time out to enjoy some or all of these... Continue Reading