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Drinking Water in Peru: Safe or Unsound?

Having received a handful of conflicting opinions on a previous post about tap water in Peru, it seemed that a follow-up article was in order So, I decided to throw the question out to some of the top English-language bloggers in...

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Drugs in Peru: The Laws of Possession

According to Article 299 of the Peruvian penal code, possession of drugs is not punishable if possessed for personal and immediate consumption in quantities not exceeding: two grams of cocaine hydrochloride five grams...

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Eating Ants in Peru: Hormigas Culonas

Forget peanuts, popcorn and pretzel sticks ants are the food of the future Well, maybe But probably not Either way, eating ants is quite a treat in some parts of the world, Peru included, so it’s tough to turn down a plate of...

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Fake Money in Peru

Fake money is a big problem in Peru -- and Peru is a country of master fabricators when it comes to counterfeit cash Counterfeit banknotes and coins are common, so you need to be on your guard when dealing with both Peruvian...

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Fishing In Peru: Best 5 Spots

From the north to the south of Peru, its coastline stretches over 2500km (1500miles) and although the lands along the coast are often arid or even plain desert, its waters are teaming with life The Pacific seems like an...