Lima's Museum of Contemporary Art

Stood Up at Lima’s Museum of Contemporary Art

After about 20 minutes perusing two collections in two small rooms at Lima's Museum of Contemporary, I asked where I could find the rest of the collection “That's it,” I was told by a smiling member of staff, “that's...

Museo Amano

The 7 Best Museums in Lima

The incredible history and captivating culture of Lima has meant that there is an array of incredible museums dotted across the city For those interested in learning all about the the Inca and Pre-Inca cultures that once thrived...

dangerous cities in peru

The Most Dangerous Cities in Peru

“All cities are mad: but the madness is gallant All cities are beautiful: but the beauty is grim” -- Christopher Morley Peruvian cities are a splendid mix of culture and chaos -- mad, gallant, beautiful and, at times,...

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The Peruvian Beer-Drinking Tradition

Peru is a big beer-drinking nation, something that most backpackers are happy to hear And, while Peruvian beer isn’t of exceptional quality, it’s cheap and rarely in short supply There is one particular cultural quirk,...

Curandero del Alto Cumbaza

The Peruvian Dieta: Quietude and the Curandero

The following is a guest post by Wendell Lewis As a very brief introduction to the topic, a dieta is a “diet” traditionally used and overseen by curanderos (shamans) in Peru and elsewhere, and is often a requirement before...