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Road Trip Lessons in Peru

September 1st, 2011 | The Best of Peru | No Comments »

A guest post by Catriona Spence

One thing I’ve learned while living in the Peruvian capital of Lima is that it’s virtually impossible to go travelling without having a funny story to tell. The day I said ‘yes’ to going to La Oroya in my friend’s 4X4 was definitely one of those times; a day to remember, or as it seemed at the time, a day to forget.

Marlon, my flatmate knocked on my door at 4am. ‘Hey, do you fancy going on a road trip tomorrow?’ he asked. My senses had barely woken up and for some reason I found myself saying ‘yes’.

At 7am he banged on my door again to wake me up so we could set Read more

Peru’s Lesser Known Northern Beaches

May 26th, 2011 | Peru - Family Friendly, Peru - Travel Tips, The Best of Peru | No Comments »

Aside from the backpackers and surfing mecca Máncora, travellers often ignore the north coast of Peru, however there are many beautiful beaches to discover in the region.

Both to the north and south of Máncora, almost all the beaches on Peru’s northern coast are relatively free of foreign tourists and in the low season prices are particularly affordable.

The north coast of Peru stretches from Trujillo to the border with Ecuador and aside from the beautiful beaches there are many important archaeological sites.

Trujillo is Peru’s third largest city and some locals consider the nearby beach at Huanchaco to be place of eternal spring. It is famous for its ceviche (a traditional Peruvian fish dish) but it is also 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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Tango VIP and Flamenco in Miraflores, Lima

April 18th, 2009 | Peru - Adults Only, Peru - Nightlife, The Best of Peru | 1 Comment »

This Wednesday, April 22nd at the Jazz Zone in Miraflores will be one of the greatest tango, flamenco, and rumba celebrations. Make sure you come check out the show – 35 sol for regular entry and 45 sol for VIP entry.

It is recommended that you get your tickets ahead of time. What better way to spend an evening with your friends than at the Jazz Zone listening to some great music.

For getting your tickets ahead of time call 988–543–788.

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.