Category Archives: Lima

Cajamarquilla archaeological complex equipped with interpretation center and resident researchers

By admin | Published: March 20, 2010
A new interpretation center was inaugurated last week at the Cajamarquilla ruins, one of the largest, most important and — until now — most under-appreciated pre-Hispanic archaeological complexes along Peru’s central coast. The center features an exposition room with informational panels explaining the archaeological significance of the sprawling site. Cajamarquilla was a large urban center [...]
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Facts about Lima (ahead of the capital city’s 475th anniversary)

By admin | Published: January 14, 2010
… Lima was founded by Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro on Jan. 18, 1535 at 10 o’clock in the morning … The abundance of firewood was one of the reasons Lima was chosen as the site of the capital. … Pizarro chose the current site of the government palace for his residence and seat of power [...]
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Peru to develop Lima’s unsung archaeological ruins for tourism

By Rick Vecchio | Published: January 6, 2010
Plans are afoot to illuminate nine of Lima’s under-appreciated pre-Inca archaeological sites for tourists by the end of 2010, Peru’s minister of Foreign Commerce and Tourism (Mincetur) announced Wednesday. “The aim is to give value to a series of assets that the city of Lima owns, among them the temples, which are archaeological and have [...]
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Our new travel route to explore Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

By Rick Hind | Published: October 29, 2009
Inspiration Inca 11 Days / 10 Nights Starting at $1,159 per person Based on double room occupancy A comprehensive 11-day journey showcasing the most fascinating historical sites of Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca, and offering the alternative to trek the classic Inca Trail or hike to Lares en-route to Machu Picchu.
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A romantic night out for lovers in Lima

By Rick Vecchio | Published: October 19, 2009
A perfect evening for an anniversary or honeymoon during your vacation to Peru. Lima’s Magic Water Circuit park is fast becoming a favorite nighttime destination for a romantic night out for two. Combine it with a luminescent after-dark guided tour of the city and a candlelight dinner at a fine restaurant. Click here to read [...]
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Mummies the Word

By Rick Vecchio | Published: October 8, 2009
Originally published in South American Explorer (Number 68, Autumn 2002) She is called La Señorita, a woman born during the last generation of a once-mighty Inca Empire in decline who lived to see her world overtaken by Spanish conquistadors. A testament to the destruction of a lost civilization, her tomb contained symbols of noble social [...]
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Combine a classic Lima City Tour with High Quality Dental Care

By Rick Vecchio | Published: September 23, 2009
The exclusive price of Zoom Whitening for Fertur Peru Travel clients is US$179 (Regular price on that is US$249). So much begins with a smile! And creating it requires the eye of an artist… and the skill of a dentist. Fertur Peru Travel’s clients are now being offered significant discounts at the TRAVELandSMILE dental clinic [...]
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Discovery: The Inca Rebellion of 1536

By Rick Vecchio | Published: September 22, 2009
Originally published in South American Explorer Issue #85 Summer 2007 Why just read about this fascinating archaeological discovery? Experience it up close. Click Inca Rebellion Archaeological Tour to learn more. In August 1536, some 50,000 warriors marched on Lima under the command of Manco Inca’s most valiant general, Quizo Yupanqui, with orders to kill every [...]
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Where to find delicious anticuchos in Lima

By Rick Hind | Published: September 9, 2009
Dying to try some real local street food in Lima, but worried about the consequences? Here’s a way to enjoy a  mainstay Peruvian dish that won’t have you regretting it the next day. One of the most beloved food stalls in the capital  is La Esquina de la Grimanesa, the Corner of Grimanesa, at the  [...]
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Peruvian Waltz: Vals Peruano or Vals Criollo

By Rick Hind | Published: September 8, 2009
Sharing the ¾ time signature of the Viennese waltz, the Peruvian version also plays on themes of love and loss, but as this video shows, both the music and the steps have  a more vigorous,  staccato style than the traditional European dance.
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