Reflections on Qoyllur Rit’i
Read this first-hand description of the Qoyllur Rit'i festival experience, authored by Barbara Coon. A veteran adventure traveler who has explored China, Pakistan and Nepal, she and her husband,…
Art & Culture
Cajon – Peruvian rhythm and beyond
The cajón is little more than a wooden box with a hole in it, yet it is one of the world's most popular percussion instruments in the world…
All Arts Festival underway in hommage to Arguedas
This weekend, Peru’s highland city of Andahuayas is celebrating the artistic spirit of its native son Jose Maria Arguedas, the writer and anthropologist whose life was spent understanding and celebrating Andean culture.
Trip to Peru: Lima’s street theatre renaissance
Some words of travel advice: On your trip to Peru, take some time to stop and explore before you skip off from Lima to Machu Picchu.
Joss Stone chooses ancient Peru pyramid for 2015 performance
English soul singer-songwriter Joss Stone is coming to Peru next March to perform a concert, which is cool enough.