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Feb 3, Inside Peru

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:13:33 GMT

Find the best inside information on Peru, not only travel, hotels, and tours - from wonders like Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon jungle - but also its hidden treasures that are no less exciting and inviting. This inside information is presented by people like us who live in this fascinating country to help you make the most of your experience.

Feb 1, And the Winner is...January 2012 Inside-Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:53:58 GMT

Congratulations to Julian Iliev from Denver, Colorado on his winning photo "Machu Picchu Housing." The runner-up is "Ashanika Makeup" by Aier S. B. in Peru.

To see all the photos from each month, go to Pictures of Peru.

Jan 31, Isolated Peru tribe makes uncomfortable contact

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:50:49 GMT

Peruvian authorities say they are struggling to keep outsiders away from a clan of previously isolated Amazon Indians who began appearing on the banks of a jungle river popular with environmental tourists last year.

Jan 31, Cusco Peru

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:35:46 GMT

Cusco Peru - If you are considering visiting Cusco, Peru, you will be amazed by the richness and tranquility of this city nestled in the mountains. Where to begin?

Jan 28, Guesthouse in Miraflores

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:33:35 GMT

~ By Joshua Alan Davis - Miraflores, Lima, Peru I took this photo in Miraflores, Lima, Peru on September 4th, 2011. It was a clear and sunny day; I was

Jan 26, Latest Inside-Peru News Bulletin

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:56:38 GMT

ALERT! Stop Peru's Road to Rainforest Ecocide and Genocide... Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru... Ancient cave paintings found in Peru...

Jan 20, Feliz Año Nuevo - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:27:24 GMT

~ By: Sarah - Houston, Tx Location: This photo was taking during the New Year celebrations in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. It was a beautiful night to ring

Jan 20, Flower For Hope - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:59:52 GMT

~ Sloane Sheldon - Farmington, CT This photo was taken in Cusco on a cold, wet December afternoon. What were your feelings or impressions when taking

Jan 20, Row Row Row the Boat - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:05:38 GMT

~ By: David Lynch - Dublin Ireland This photo was taken on Lake Titicaca in May 2009 in the afternoon. I felt great after taking this photo. I spent

Jan 20, Sunday's Child - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:12:06 GMT

~ By: Ben - Spain Taken with a Nikon D2Xs and 85mm prime lens, this portrait of a Peruvian girl with a Japanese grandmother was difficult to take. Why?

Jan 18, Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:35:30 GMT

Posted on 18 January 2012 - Smithsonian Institute
People living along the coast of Peru were eating popcorn 1,000 years earlier than previously reported and before ceramic pottery was used there, according to a new paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences co-authored by Dolores Piperno, curator of New World archaeology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and emeritus staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Jan 16, Heavy Rains in Cusco

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:54:25 GMT

There have been heavy rainfalls in several areas of Peru, causing some flooding and damages. Cusco (Cuzco) reported a damaged bridge and a lot of mud and debris washed into some sections of town. January is noted for a lot of rain in Cusco and not the best time for a visit. However, there are no further reports at this time that any tourist activities have been affected.

Jan 12, Machu Picchu Housing - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:57:37 GMT

By: Julian ILIEV - Denver, CO Location: The picture was taken on Machu Picchu, Peru, on a beautiful late morning in July 2007. It doesn't matter what

Jan 12, Ashaninka Makeup - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:28:22 GMT

~ By: Asier S.B. - Sepahuya, Ucayali, Perú This portrait was taken at Tangoshiari Ashaninka community, located in the province of La Convención. La Convención

Jan 12, Sunset Mollendino - January 2012 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:10:54 GMT

~ by Manuel Valdivia Muñoz - Mollendo, Arequipa, Peru Fotografía tomada en Mollendo, Arequipa, Perú (for English, scroll down). 21 de octubre, 2011

Jan 9, Ancient cave paintings found in Peru

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:34:07 GMT

The president of the Cave Art Peruvian Association, Gori Echevarria reported the finding of cave paintings depicting humans, animals and geometric figures (circa 8-12,000 years old) in the province of Churcampa, located in the Peru's central Huancavelica region.

Echevarria said six cave paintings were identified in a 20-meter stone wall which depict humans in hunting positions. The cave is located at some 3,200 meters above sea level in Torongana mountain.

The 'Quilcas', which is the native name for this art form, are painted in red, white and black and are believed to be at least 8 to 12,000 years old, the archaeologist said.

"This finding confirms the great cognitive development of ancient Peru and establishes a reference its pictorial tradition. Most important is the variation and extension of the motifs and scenes," he added.

Jan 9, Strikes in Cajamarca, Peru

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:48:51 GMT

Cajamarca Region Cumbemayo Imagen Central ~ by Mario Vargas - Lima Peru Here is a report from friends in Cajamarca that might be of interest

Jan 7, And the Winner is...December 2011 Inside-Peru Photo Contest

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:40:53 GMT

Our Peru Photo Contest has had a bunch of beautiful submissions to round out 2011. To see all the photos for 2011 in one spot, go to Pictures of Peru.

Now, we announce the winner for December 2011!

And...the winner is...

"Yana Contemplando" by Veronica in Lima, Peru.

Congratulations to you, Veronica !

This month, January 2012, Veronica will have her photo on Inside-Peru's front page and other pages until the next winner is announced.

Veronica - I can link that photo to a web page of your choice. If that sounds good, drop me a line at Contact Us.

For everyone, now's your big chance to pull in the votes for January's contest with over 3 full weeks ahead. Submit your Peru photo now at the Peru Digital Photo Contest page

To keep up with the photos submitted and updates on Inside-Peru, bookmark this link - http://www.inside-peru.com/Peru.xml or our blog page at http://www.inside-peru.com/inside-peru-blog.html. Be sure to subscribe also to our very occasional Inside-Peru Newsletter. Use the form in the right column of many of our pages..

Jan 6, I Love Peru - Los Piletas de Agua

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:16:01 GMT

Piletas de Agua - Parque de La Reserva photo courtesy of Miguel Vera Pintando con Agua / Painting with Water Casi parecen pinceles llenando de color

Dec 24, Dusk at Kuelap - December 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:23:02 GMT

~ by Matt Bye - London, UK Where was this photo taken? - Kuelap fortress, near Chachapoyas, Peru, looking out over the Utcubamba Valley. Date, time

Dec 23, Peru Music - Andean Music - Cumbia Music

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:39:16 GMT

Peru Music - Peruvian music, like music from other countries, is a mixed bag; some old, some new. Actually, like coffee, much of Peruvian music combines various flavors and has been recognized as a blend between music from ancient as well as...

Dec 22, Air Controllers' Strike in Peru - Flights Uninterrupted

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:01:32 GMT

There are no delays in national or international flights, according to the Peruvian newspaper El Comercio. Although the strike of air traffic controllers began early today, take-offs and landings continued normally at Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport. At the present time, there are no delays in flights in Lima or elsewhere in Peru. A contingency plan went into effect, causing the striking workers to complain that foreigners were being allowed to control flights in and out of Peru. The strike was to last for 72 hours according to the striking controllers.

Dec 22, Jealousy - December 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:25:06 GMT

~ by Larry Hallegua - Lima, Peru Taken in Lima, Miraflores, Kennedy Park, on December 8th, 2011. It was a sunny day in the afternoon at Kennedy Park

Dec 13, US returns looted Moche gold monkey to Peru

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:16:19 GMT

By livius drusus
US returns looted Moche gold monkey to Peru. The New Mexico History Museum returned a gold pendant shaped like a monkey's head from the pre-Columbian Moche culture (ca. 100-800 A.D.) to Peruvian embassy officials in a ceremony in ...

Dec 13, Lonely Cloud - December 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:01:00 GMT

By: David Cox - Sheffield, UK Lonely Cloud Taken at: Lake Titicaca, Peru. Uros Islands. 11-08-2011 14:28 Canon S95 F/4.5 1/1000 sec. ISO-80 As part

Dec 11, Independent Travel in Italy

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:27:51 GMT

Independent Travel in Italy - Here are Inside-Peru's reviews on travel sites in Italy. We look for topics of interest to you, such as Location Travel Guide Italy, Hiking Tuscany, Italy Beaches, Italy Hiking Tours, Italy Bike Tour, Rail Travel Italy

Dec 10, Yana Contemplando - December 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:01:50 GMT

~ by Veronica - http://www.flickr.com/photos/veristica/, Lima, Peru This photo was taken in Saqsaywaman, Cusco on December 2010. It was sunny and we

Dec 7, And the Winner is...November 2011 Inside-Peru Photo Contest

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:27:15 GMT

Lin and I would like to thank the various photographers who submitted their beautiful photos our November Peru Online Digital Photo Contest. Now, we announce the winner for November 2011!

And...the winner, with a whopping 28 votes, is...

"Roof Terrace Umbrellas", by Mark Brooker.

Congratulations to you, Mark!

This month, December 2011, Mark will have his photo on Inside-Peru's front page and other pages until the next winner is announced.

Mark - I can link that photo to a web page of your choice. If that sounds good, drop me a line at Contact Us.

For everyone, now's your big chance to pull in the votes for December's contest with over 3 full weeks ahead. Submit your Peru photo now at the Peru Digital Photo Contest page

To keep up with the photos submitted and updates on Inside-Peru, bookmark this link - http://www.inside-peru.com/Peru.xml or our blog page at http://www.inside-peru.com/inside-peru-blog.html. Be sure to subscribe also to our very occasional Inside-Peru Newsletter. Use the form in the right column of many of our pages..

Dec 7, News: Rebels Defeated; Peru is Must-See

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:10:58 GMT

Peru's Shining Path defeated, rebel leader admits
Peru One Of The Must-see Places For Next Year

Nov 23, Pork Adobo Recipes

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:23:59 GMT

Pork Adobo Recipes Peru - Adobo Arequipeño. * arequipeño because this is a typical dish from Arequipa, Peru. Type of preparation - Adobo/Marinade. Preparation time - 20 min. Cook time - 30 min

Nov 22, Weather Cusco Peru

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:10:11 GMT

Weather Cusco Peru - In Cusco, the seasons of the year are not especially marked. Instead, the weather in Cusco, Peru is characterized by the dry season or the rainy season. The dry season occurs from mid-April to mid-November, which is fall and winter...

Nov 22, Interesting Peru News Items:

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:35:15 GMT

Giant Mummy Discovered in Peru
For First Time, Reclusive Bird Now Appearing on Cue at Peruvian Reserve
Peru seen as ideal place to do business

Nov 19, how to use old money peru 10000 sol

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:14:42 GMT

i hv 10000 sol how convert in india and where plz give me information

Nov 14, Plaza de Armas, Lima - November 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:13:39 GMT

Plaza de Armas, Lima ~ by Ksenija Zupan - Zagreb, Croatia This photo was taken on the main square of Lima - Plaza de Armas, Plaza Mayor on July 17th,

Nov 13, Roof Terrace Umbrellas - November 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:00:03 GMT

~ by Mark Brooker, on a RTW trip Taken on a restaurant rooftop terrace in Arequipa, Peru, on 23 October at 12:28. It was a beautiful sunny day. What

Nov 13, New kids on the block - November 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:40:31 GMT

~ by Marcos Lana - Lima, Peru Taken in Cusco, a few meters away from crowded tourist shop. Children playing on a quiet street corner enclosed by ancient

Nov 5, Air Travel Vacation - Air Plane Travel

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:00:41 GMT

Air Travel Vacation - Make the most of your vacation plans. Take advantage of budget travel by air, plane tickets that are often on sale, and very economic food and lodging. Air travel brings it easily within reach.

Nov 3, And the Winner is...October Peru Online Digital Photo Contest

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:48:41 GMT

The winner of the October 2011 Peru Photo Contest is "Machu Picchu, Peru."

Congratulations from Inside-Peru and you readers are surely due Stavros Iliadis of Sweden for his photo of Machu Picchu.

Even though Machu Picchu is one of the most captured scenes in the world, Stavros managed to make it look new and fresh.

Congratulations to you, Stavros!

This month, November, Stavros will have his photo on Inside-Peru's front page and other pages until the next winner is announced.

Stavros - I can link that photo to a web page of your choice. If that sounds good, drop me a line at Contact Us.

Note: If you submitted a photo to the October context toward the end of the month, it will be posted in the November contest.

For everyone, now's your big chance to pull in the votes with a full month ahead for the November contest. Submit your Peru photo now at the Peru
Digital Photo Contest page.

Oct 31, Border Crossing from Peru to Bolivia

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:55:49 GMT

I am thinking about taking the bus from Puno across the border to Bolivia. What should I expect at the border crossing? Do I need to pay anything on leaving

Oct 30, Strong Peru quake causes minor damage and injuries

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:45:20 GMT

Reuters LIMA (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off the coast of southern Peru on Friday shook buildings in Lima and injured 83 people near the city of Ica, civil defense officials said on Saturday. At least 88 homes were destroyed and another ...

Oct 29, Peru's Hidden Treasures

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:17:18 GMT

Peru's Hidden Treasures - Sandwiched between Ecuador and Colombia, luscious Peru is made up of 25 regions, covering a whopping 496,225 square miles of land. Unique amongst other

Oct 22, Machu Picchu, Peru - October 2011 Sea Glass Photo Contest

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:20:38 GMT

~ by Stavros Iliadis, Sweden Location: Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Peru Date: 10 September 2011 Camera: Olympus E-PL2 (Zuiko Digital 14-42mm)

Oct 17, Check out this Vayama Travel Deal for Peru

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:55:37 GMT

Oct 15, Changing Money in Peru

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:03:17 GMT

Each time you change dollars to soles or soles to dollar, you lose money on the exchange. If you must change dollars to soles, check the exchange rate

Oct 13, Vertientes de Machu Picchu - October 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:49:26 GMT

www.flickr.com/valecorderito ~ By: Valentina Reyes - Santiago, Chile Sometimes in Peru..... This special photo is in the October Inside-Peru Photo

Oct 13, Chivay Market, - October 2011 Peru Photo Contest

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:07:48 GMT

~ by Steve Gunter - Warminster, UK This photo was taken at Chivay Market Peru. It was taken at 12.30 on September 9th 2007 in good weather conditions.

Oct 13, Altitude Sickness Symptoms

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:51:51 GMT

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Oct 12, Archaeologist May Have Discovered Peru's Oldest Catholic Church

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:40:50 GMT

Fox News
A 16th century Catholic Church – believed to be Peru’s oldest – was discovered outside the northern coastal city of Piura. The church was built in 1534 but its mud walls deteriorated over time as Spanish conquistadors abandoned the area, said archaeologist Cesar Astuhuaman of Piura University. Historical documents discovered in an archive in Sevilla, Spain, helped..

Oct 3, And the Winner is...September 2011 Sea Glass Photo Contest

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:19:25 GMT

Lin and I here at Inside-Peru were enchanted to see some very nice submissions to the photo contest in September. Now, we announce the winner!

And...the winner is...

"Awe at the Base of Salkantay" by Christopher Michael White

Congratulations to you, Christopher!

This month, October, Christopher will have his photo on Inside-Peru's front page and other pages until the next winner is announced.

Christopher - I can link that photo to a web page of your choice. If that sounds good, drop me a line at Contact Us.

For everyone, now's your big chance to pull in the votes with over 3 full weeks ahead. Submit your Peru photo now at the Peru
Digital Photo Contest page

Sep 28, SAVE! Art of the Andes: From Chavin to Inca (Second Edition) (World of Art)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:05:56 GMT

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