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How do I get my American TV Programs on in Peru?

January 29th, 2009 | Peru - Business, Peru - Relocation | 3 Comments »

If you are looking to set up your TV programming in Peru, many chose to go with DirecTV, although there are some things to take into account when deciding how to go about getting all the programs you really want.

Some questions have arisen about whether or not you can use a receiver and an access card from the States to connect to your DirecTV packaging from Peru.

I am by no means an expert in this area, but from what I have read/been told there are a couple of problems with doing this; mainly that the DirecTV Latin America and the DirecTV USA run off of different satellites. This means that even if you used a USA Read more

A night out in Lima at the Jazz Zone

January 23rd, 2009 | Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat | 2 Comments »

The Jazz Zone brings a little different flavor to the typical Peruvian music scene. The cozy, intimate scene offers a pleasant little setting to enjoy musical performances by local and international musicians. If you aren’t that into jazz, is doesn’t really matter, the club/bar is a nice change of pace and makes for a good night out.

The Jazz Zone invites musicians who play a variety of typical Jazz, Latin and Acid Jazz, Peruvian Flamenco and more. The web-site www.jazzzoneperu.com keeps an up-to-date schedule by week, and by month of the artists that will be performing. (It is in Spanish).

Pisco Sours at Huaringas Bar in Lima

January 19th, 2009 | Peru - Nightlife | 1 Comment »

Huaringas is my recommendation for cocktails in Lima. This popular and up-scale bar is located above the Brujas de Cachiche restaurant at Bolognesi 460 in Miraflores (the establishment is owned by one family).

Huaringas is one of the most visited bars in Lima, thanks mainly to its broad selection of drinks made with Peru’s National Liquor, the Pisco. (Huaringas also has non-alcoholic drinks… if you’re into that sort of thing.)

Fine Dining at La Rosa Nautica Restaurant

January 12th, 2009 | Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat, The Best of Peru | No Comments »

La Rosa Nautica is practically famous in Lima, set on Pier 4 of the Lima Beach Circuit. The view is incredible and the food is excellent, with both Peruvian and International fare to choose from.

As with every restaurant with a lot of hype, La Rosa sometimes finds it hard to live up to ever diner’s expectations. I have heard the complaints, especially from those who are on pre-paid tour packages, but all in all, the satisfaction among patrons is overwhelming.

San Francisco Church and Catacombs – Another thing to do in Lima

January 2nd, 2009 | Peru - Culture, Peru - Family Friendly, Peru - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

If you are currently making your list of things to do when you are Lima make sure you add the Church of San Francisco (La Iglesia de San Francisco) to the list. The Church and monastery are interesting enough, but the real attraction here are the underground catacombs.

For about 2 dollars (US) you can enter the extensive tunnel system of graves containing piles and piles of human bones. The bones are sorted by body type, thanks to a group of archaeologists who inventoried them. In one area the bones are arranged into a work of art, copying the French catacombs. (Oh the things you learn on a guided tour!)