Before starting this blog let me first give credit to who inspired this idea, Liane Wan (check out her blog here smallfoodbigculture.wordpress.com). Peru is a country best known for having incredible touristic areas like Machu Pichu and lots of diverse and delicious food; an overall great country to visit. However, those who are native to the country… Continue reading Peru, as Seen by Locals
La selva ("the jungle") is the third and largest region of Peru's geographical regions. This vast and fertile jungle is home to beautiful landscapes, exotic plants/animals, and rich, archaeological treasures only found in this Amazonian wonderland. This region accounts for 60% of Peru’s territory, which includes the Amazon River and other similar bodies of water… Continue reading La Selva
La costa (in English "the coast") is one of Peru's three main geographical regions. These regions are all special and unique, especially when looking at their geography, climate, food, and overall culture. The Peruvian coast accounts for approximately 11% of the area of the country, stretching over 2,500 kilometers in length (www.chimuadventures.com). There are many… Continue reading La Costa
Peru contains the most diverse geography and climate of any country I've ever been to. Imagine a place where you can visit the coast, the amazonian rain forests, and the mountainous highlands all in a couple of hours (by plane). Whether it's sandy beaches or vast forests you're looking for, Peru has the perfect place… Continue reading La Sierra
Imagine coming back to the place where your dearest childhood memories live. Imagine being surrounded by loved ones, great comfort food, and an all around sense of belonging. These are all realized on "Sundays for family". A pretty common theme of Peruvian culture is keeping family close. An example of this can be seen with… Continue reading Sundays are for Family
One thing that defines Peru and its culture is its food. One of the reasons the food is so great is the wide variety of exotic spices, which can bring a whole new set of flavors to any recipe. One example of this is Chifa, a fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisine. In the past,… Continue reading Peruvian Treasures: Chifa
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The Native Tourist 