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Peru in 2020: A calendar of Events and Holidays

Once again, a new year of adventure is rolling round and it’s time to plan for those vacations and overseas trips As some of you might agree, some of the best trips are those planned around public holidays or local festivals...

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Peru World Cup Qualifying Schedule for Brazil 2014

If you want to watch a football match while you’re in Peru, you can’t do much better than a World Cup qualifier The South American (CONMEBOL) qualifying group is a tough challenge for all teams involved; the games will be...

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Selvámonos Music Festival in Oxapampa, Peru: August 2011

Here’s something for all you party people out there: if you’re backpacking in Peru in August, check out the upcoming Selvámonos Festival in Oxapampa The main event will take place on August 13, preceded by various cultural...

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The Big Picture: San Juan Festival, Shapaja, Peru

For Peruvians in the San Martin department of Peru, the banks of the Rio Huallaga provide numerous spots for swimming, drinking and relaxing On June 24, the banks of the Huallaga come alive for the Festival of San Juan, an...

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The Dangerous World of Peruvian Motokar Cross

Take a Peruvian motokar, also known as a mototaxi, and make it go fast Find a stouthearted friend and convince him to hang off the back  Then invite other similarly minded motor racing fans to compete against you on a muddy...