Series: Peru

Shining City By the Sea – Lima, Peru

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The Government Palace dominates one side of Plaza de Armas in the historic center of Lima
This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series Peru

I’d been riding the bright red double-decker tour bus for less than ten minutes when I realized there was something very special about Lima. At every stoplight, people standing on street corners smiled up and waved effusively; it was obvious that Limeños wanted tourists to feel welcome. At this point, Lima was just an overnight … Read more

Traditional Foods in Ecuador and Peru

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Got a hankering for something sweet? Buy a hunk of sugar cane and chew out the cane juice
This entry is part 11 of 12 in the series Peru

As a vegetarian, the traditional foods in Ecuador and Peru presented a challenge, as they focus heavily on meat. The national dish of Peru is “cuy chactado,” or fried guinea pig. Most Peruanos and Ecuadorianos who live in the highlands raise guinea pigs in pens beneath their homes in order to have a ready supply … Read more