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Drinks Out in Lima

August 15th, 2009 | Peru - Adults Only, Peru - Business, Peru - Culture, Peru - Gringo Favorite, Peru - Nightlife, Peru - Places to Eat, Peru - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

Heading out for a night in Lima? Stop at Bar La Noche de Barranco for a round of drink, located on Bolognesi 307, at Pasaje Sánchez Carrión.

The bar is a favorite among Lima residents with drinks and music nightly, open from 8 pm to 4 am. La Noche de Barranco has a Bohemian type feel, and Monday night is jazz night, which usually starts at about 10 pm.

For the last 16 years La Noche de Barranco has served up the best in drinks, live music, art exhibitions and more. It is considered the place for the underground music scene in Lima.

Phone number is *51–1–2472186

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!)

The Gold of Peru Museum

October 7th, 2008 | Peru - Culture | No Comments »

The Gold of Peru Museum (Museo de Oro del Peru) is a privately operated museum that has some of the most exquisite pieces of ancient Peruvian art in the world. They have on display gold, ceramic, and textile masterpieces such as funerary masks, scepters, ceremonial cups, monumental necklaces, nose rings, earrings, and idols made of gold and semi precious stones.

The gold is on display in the downstairs vault. On the second floor gallery there are numerous ceramics and textiles, and there are more textiles and feather mantos in the annex gallery which is behind the main building.

The Gold of Peru Museum is located on Av. Alonso de Molina 1100, Monterrico, Surco and is open everyday Read more

Biking Around Lima

September 29th, 2008 | Peru - Adventure, Peru - Culture, Peru - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Being the adventurous, active type, I enjoy exploring any city I visit on a bicycle. Most bike tour companies offer a variety of tours, including ones for riders of all ages and levels. For those who prefer to fly solo, most tour companies have the option of bicycle rental only, leaving you to explore where you like.

In Lima, try Bike Tours of Lima. They are a tour and rental company that has a host of bilingual guides that are just as excited to be out biking around the city as you are. Tours take you over bike lands, through parks, down one way streets and across wide sidewalks. Rides are fairly easy-going, and always on smooth surfaces. Read more

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

A Taste of Peru

July 26th, 2008 | Peru - Culture, Peru - Places to Eat, Peru - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Peru may not be large, but it is quite diverse, not only in geography, but in climate and culture as well. Just as the coast gives way to the jungle, and the jungle to the mountains, the typical foods and staple dishes change from region to region.

The food reflects the region, so it’s no surprise that the coastal favorite is ceviche, a citrus-marinated seafood salad. The fish isn’t cooked with heat; instead it is pickled by the citrus, which it is traditionally marinated in for at least 3 hours.

In the Amazon region one of the most popular and laborious dishes is juanes. It is best described as a cross between a tamale and chicken and Read more

Drinks Out in Lima

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

The Gold of Peru Museum

Biking Around Lima

Explore the Amazon Jungle

A Taste of Peru

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