The Human Body Exhibit in Lima

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The Human Body Exhibit in Lima

July 23rd, 2009 | Peru - Family Friendly, Peru - Gringo Favorite, Peru - Must See or Do, Peru - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The Human Body exhibit has been seen around the world, and right now it is here in Lima. Although this has nothing to do with the culture of Peru, it is an amazing exhibit that should most definitely be seen. And who knows, seeing it in Lima might be the only chance you get!

The exhibit displays real bodies, complete and partial, that have been preserved using polymerization. This liquid silicone preserves the human tissue, leaving the body completely plasticized at a molecular level. You can see the complexity of the bones, nerves, organs, and blood vessels.

This is a cool way to really see how the body works. The exhibit is open to people of all ages, although it Read more

More Railway Routes to Open with Service to Machu Picchu

July 20th, 2009 | The Best of Peru | 1 Comment »

Exciting news if you are planning a trip to Cusco-Machu Picchu… you now will have more choices as to what railway you take there. The Transandino Train (Fetransa), concessionaire of the railroad routes, has officially informed Andean Railways and Inca Rail that starting in September they will be able to offer service to these historic sites.

It is a fantastic development for tourits, points out José Daniel Amado, the executive president of Andean railways. He says, “The big winners will be the national and foreign tourists who will soon have new alternatives to reach the Sacred Valley.”

Both railways are currently working to comply with all the legal steps and procedures required of them by the Inversión en Infraestructura de Transporte Read more

Room Rates Drop at Peru's Nicest Hotels

July 13th, 2009 | Peru - Best Shopping, Peru - Business, Peru - Gringo Favorite, Peru - Places to Stay, Peru - Travel Tips, The Best of Peru | No Comments »

Good news if you are thinking of traveling to Peru: you might be able to afford to stay at a nicer hotel than you once thought. Jose Koechlin, the President of Peru’s hotel Society (SHP), made a statement saying that many of the country’s 5 star hotels have been reducing their rates from between 30% and 50% with the goal of attracting more tourists.

Although there have been reductions on the cost of a night at one of these fancy hotels in Peru in the past, Koechlin states that never has he seen the rate be reduced so much, and during peak seasons at that.

Hotel owners know that internationally the tourism industry is not doing as well as it Read more

Safe, Reliable and On Time Taxis in Peru – Professional Drivers!

July 9th, 2009 | Peru - Business, Peru - Gringo Favorite, Peru - Travel Tips, The Best of Peru | 1 Comment »

A reliable, safe taxi service in Lima? That’s what Taxi Excel is all about. Owner Guillermo Quintana is attempting to fill the void and provide customers with a top notch transportation service. Currently taxis in Lima are known for being late, unprofessional and sometimes even dangerous, although very cheap.

Taxi Excel puts professionalism above price, although they are still a far cry from what a New Yorker would be used to paying. The company manages a group of drivers who all own their own cars, complete with GPS tracking. They are an organized and technologically advanced company, and the next big thing among those who find reliable, quality service to be of higher value than a cheap taxi ride.

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Tips for taking Taxis in Lima, Peru

July 4th, 2009 | Peru - Business, Peru - Tourist Trap, Peru - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Taxis in Lima are one of the most convenient and affordable ways to get around; that is what makes them so popular. You can’t beat a 25 minute, 15 kilometer taxi ride for S/.10 (about $3) practically anywhere! If you are new to taking taxis in Lima, however, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

For the most part, taxi robbery is not too common, but it does happen, and foreigners are oftentimes the prey. Here are three rules to live by:

1. If anything about the taxi makes you suspicious – the car itself, the driver… anything! – don’t get in. It’s like they always say, “Better safe than sorry!”

2. When taking a cab always Read more