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Cusco
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Lima, Peru
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Lima is called the City of Kings for the day it was founded. A vastly important colonial city, Lima now suffers the ills of modern cities, but visitors who rush through it on the way to Peru's other attractions are missing a wealth of history and culture that summarizes and defines the rest of the nation. Read More
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Peru Holidays and Festivals
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National Holidays and Festivals observed in Peru: dia de los trabajadores san pedro y san pablo peru holidays all saints day corpus cristi Read More
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Recipes from Peru
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Peru gave the potato to the world, and Peruvians use many varieties in their cuisine,
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Inti Raymi
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Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru for a week of festivities culminating in the day long, elaborately costumed parade and celebrations at the nearby fortess of Sacsayhuamán. Read More
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Cities of Peru Map
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Click on a city name on this map of Peru to find extensive resources for lodging, sightseeing, geography, history, art, culture, sports, recreation and more. Bonnie Hamre is your expert guide to South America. Read More
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Colca Canyon
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Colca Canyon is not as well visited as other natural wonders of
Peru, but it is home to the great condors and reportedly deeper than the Grand Canyon in the USA.
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Candelaria Fiesta
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Celebrate the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria on February 2 in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela Read More
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Pictures of Peru
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Photos of the varied regions of Peru, from Lima and the coast, over the Andes and the altiplano to Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, then on to the Amazonian rainforest area. Read More
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Nazca Lines
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Ancient religion? Aliens from outer space? Ancient astronomers? Water sources? What caused the lines at one of Peru's favorite tourist destinations? Read More
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Lake Titicaca
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Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the Americas and the cradle of Incan civilization. Bordered by Peru and Bolivia, the lake has sustained life for thousands of centuries and still beckons visitors intrigued by the mystical and mythological properties of the area. Read More
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Cuisine of Peru and Bolivia
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The cuisine of Peru and Bolivia enjoys similar tastes with a combination of hot, spicy foods, potent beverages and a reliance on heritage foods such as potatos and corn. Read More
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Take the train from Cuzco and the bus up the mountain or walk the Inca Trail with these descriptions, helpful hints, and directions to
Peru's most fabled destination: Machu Picchu. Read More
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Pisco
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Pisco is the almost national drink in Peru and Chile. First created in Peru, now it's the subject of intense discussion between Peru and Chile: who owns the appelation rights? Some people don't care, they simply enjoy the product!
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What to do in Lima
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Lima is more than a city to rush through on your way to other destinations in Peru. It is a city rich in culture and things to do and see. Here you can tour the museums displaying the history and anthrologogy of the past, the richness of the Inca empire, the many regional varieties of the country, plus enjoy the neighboring beaches and sports, plus a zoo where you can see many of the country's wildlife up close. Enjoy Lima! Read More
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Cuzco
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Cuzco, Capital of the Inca Empire, has both historical and cultural significance. As the hub of tourism for Machu Picchu, Ollytantambo, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, Cusco offers archaeological sites, colonial charm and up to date facilities for the visitor. Read More
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Iquique, Chile
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The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, the city of Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, natural and archaeological treasures, access to Peru and Bolivia and a great many recreational and sporting activities.
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El Al starts nonstop flights to Brazil
Wednesday, May 6 2009 4:19AM Uruguay Travel News,
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El Al Airlines has begun flying nonstop to Brazil three times a week. El Al is operating a Boeing 700-220 on the new route between Israel and Sao Paulo with connecting flights to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay. Read More
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Act Fast for Peru Vacation Packages from $1099
Monday, May 11 2009 4:46PM About.com South America Travel,
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Peru Vacation Packages from $1099 (Cheap Flights): "LatinAmerica4Less.com is offering 6-night South America vacation packages to Lima and Machu Picchu starting at just $1,099. The package includes round-trip airfare, airport/hotel/train... Read More
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Semana Santa
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Semana Santa, Holy Week, is the most important religious festival in South America. The most famous are the week long in Peru, Cuasimodo in Chile and others in Popyan, Colombia, Cracas, Venezuela and Ouro Preto, Brazil. Read More
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Astronaut, Nazca Lines
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Nazca Lines Peru nazca pampa San Jose NAZCA naszca lines photos travel peru Read More
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