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Peru's Top English News Source

August 29th, 2008 | Peru - Gringo Favorite | No Comments »

The Mission: “To gather news and produce quality investigative journalism about Peru, offering expert commentary and analysis and providing space, sight and sound to alternative points of view overlooked or ignored by mainstream media; To promote civic culture, social justice and democratic values for Peru’s progressive development; To promote and sustain Peru’s diverse tapestry of culture, history and natural diversity.” – Rick Vecchio

The Means: The Andean Air Mail & Peruvian Times

This online newspaper is one of the best when it comes to English news in Central and South America, which is surprising considering what a small country Peru is. Articles touch on the latest news, arts and culture, business, politics, sports, and more. Read more

5 Star Luxury in Lima

August 25th, 2008 | Peru - Family Friendly, Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat, Peru - Places to Stay | 1 Comment »

Lima’s Swissotel is one of the most luxurious in the city and is within walking distance of good shopping, great restaurants, and happening nightclubs. The 5 star establishment has 18 floors and 244 rooms and suites. The Swiss-based management team is excellent, and the service is unbeatable.

All rooms have AC, cable TV, phones with direct dial international service, a security system and a safe. There is also 24 hour valet and room service. The executive rooms come with a king bed or two twins, a desk, breakfast and cocktails, a private lounge and access to the business center and board room. Deluxe suites have their own kitchen, terrace, sauna, Jacuzzi and living room.

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Explore the Amazon Jungle

August 21st, 2008 | Peru - Adventure, Peru - Culture, Peru - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

Deep in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon you will find the city of Iquitos. Accessible only by small plane or boat, this town is the largest city in the Peruvian jungle, and a gateway leading into Amazon exploration.

For those looking to connect with nature and feel the power of the Amazon jungle, there is no better place to visit. The city is a hub of activity for scientists and researchers and at the same time the surrounding area is still greatly inhabited by the native Indian tribes.

Iquitos is ecotourism at its finest. It may be a little… or a lot off of the beaten trail, but it is definitely worth it. Arriving Read more

Retiring and Real Estate in Peru

August 15th, 2008 | Peru - Business, Peru - Relocation, Peru - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The growing number of people retiring from the United States, Canada and Europe to Latin America is causing such hot spots as Panama and Costa Rica to become a little, well, overcrowded. Ecuador is making its mark on the map, and not far behind is its neighbor to the south, Peru.

While it’s true that Peru is not nearly as developed as Panama, and does not have as stable of an infrastructure, this charming South America country has many plus sides. The cost of living is much cheaper than in other more developed Latin American countries and the country in general is less crowded with expatriots. It is… unspoiled, if you will.

There are, however, a number Read more

When to Visit Peru

August 13th, 2008 | Peru - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Although a trip to Peru no matter what time of year is enjoyable, knowing what the weather patterns are can help you to pick the best time to visit. Peru’s two seasons are wet and dry, or summer and winter. The dry months (winter season) runs from May until October, and the months of July and August in particular see a lot of tourism traffic.

From November/December on to April marks the rainy season, and hotter temperatures. During this time the coast is extremely hot and very humid, making it a little less than pleasant. Although the temperatures in the mountains are considerably cooler during this time, the heavy rainfalls throughout the Andes can be dangerous.

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Phoning Home from Peru

August 4th, 2008 | Peru - Travel Tips | No Comments »

There is no need to worry about being able to stay in touch with friends and family back home while you’re in Peru. Every town has a Telefonica del Peru with several private phone booths. All you do is give the operator the number you would like to call and they put the call through for you.

Larger towns have street telephone kiosks, and many hotels offering long distance calling as well. These are best to use if available, because the Telefonica offices tend to be more crowded. Internet cafes often double as call centers, enabling you to kill two birds with one stone.

If you prefer to have a cell phone, you can Read more