A recent article in Peru This Week listed the top 6 museums in Peru. For those interested in ancient cultures and the unique history of Peru (and even chocolate) take note…
A recent article in Peru This Week listed the top 6 museums in Peru. For those interested in ancient cultures and the unique history of Peru (and even chocolate) take note…
While at the SCAA trade show recently, we sampled some exquisite chocolate from Theo Chocolate. While reading and translating news from Peru, I came across an article that talks about Theo Chocolate & their award winning chocolate made with Peruvian cocoa.
This year they won two more awards – Best New Product & Peoples Choice. What’s even more interesting is what I found out about the company…
Continue reading US Chocolate Made with Peruvian Cocoa Wins Awards
We’ve been following the tragic flooding this year in Peru. The rainy season is nearly over, but for now the damage to property & the lives of affected residents continues. Here’s the latest news:
Continue reading Floods, Landslides Continue Affecting Peru
While climate change hasn’t had an effect on many of the higher altitude banana growers in Peru, the torrential rains in other parts of the country have damaged many roads & flooded rivers, which can make transporting crops difficult.
Continue reading El Niño Phenomenon Won’t Affect Organic Banana Crops, Flooding in Iquitos
Although tourists who have visited Peru find it to be quite an adventure in and of itself, for the truly adventurous, more are discovering Peru as a “go to” destination for thrills ranging from Para-sailing & surfing to Canopy and remote hikes on the Inca Trail. Check it out…
Continue reading Peru Ranked Third for Adventure Tourism, Here’s Why
As California faces historic drought, the US may have to rely on others for the produce that we take for granted. One potential supplier is Peru. Blessed with an abundance of rich topsoil & ample food stocks, Peru may continue to grow as a popular source of everything from avocados to quinoa.
Continue reading Peru dominates quinoa, organic banana, and fresh asparagus markets
More than a week after landslides in Chosica left disastrous effects, Lima and other parts of Peru continue to show support by way of donations.
The official news portal of the Municipality of Miraflores reported that up until yesterday, neighbors and the organization Cáritas Lima had collected a total of 8 tons of products for the Chosica cause.
Continue reading Donations for Chosica have reached 8 tons of products
Once in a while, I see an article that stands above most in detail and usefulness. Britt Fracolli of PeruForLess.com penned this recent article which appeared in Peru This Week. An excellent guide to using the train from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
Continue reading All you need to know about the train to Machu Picchu
South of Lima in Chosica, where we often travel on our way to the coffee growing regions of Chanchamayo, there have been torrential rains leading to catastrophic landslides. The following link leads to the Spanish site El Comercio. There are some fairly impressive videos & photos of the immense damage caused there.
Continue reading The Impressive & Terrible Landslides in Chosica
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