The Inside-Peru Blog

Sep 8, Amazon River Boat Cruises

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:19:01 GMT

Upper Amazon River Boat Cruises - Covering a huge expanse of the earth's surface and including vast remote regions that have hardly known the sound of a man's voice, the Upper Amazon rainforest of Peru was once only accessible to an adventurous few.

Sep 7, News Update for Peru

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:52 GMT

New Peru bid to recover Machu Picchu treasures from Yale
In Amazon, traces of an advanced civilization
Amazon suffers major dry spell with water levels dropping
Peru to invest over US$ 163 million in six tourist destinations

Sep 7, Amazon River Cruises

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:39:38 GMT

Upper Amazon River Cruises - Lush, deep green tropical splendour, wide winding rivers reflecting the deep-blue sky fleeced with towering cumulus clouds, multicolored macaws squawking raucously...

Sep 7, Pictures of Peru

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:05:17 GMT

A picture is worth a thousand words, and pictures of Peru...well, you have to see it to believe it!

Sep 6, Hospedaje Stuart

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:13:23 GMT

Hospedaje Stuart - Budget lodging in the ever-sunny beach town of Los Organos, Peru.

Sep 6, Polo In Peru?

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:42:07 GMT

I have always been interested in finding out if polo is played in Peru (I'm sure it must be) and how good it is compared to the other South American countries.

Sep 3, Los Organos Hotels

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:04:14 GMT

Los Organos Hotels Peru - Including budget, mid,and high-end accomodations at the sunny beaches of Los Organos.

Sep 3, Where are the best Photo Locations in Peru?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:56:28 GMT

Hi. Thanks for your great site. I'm a landscape photographer who has always wanted to photograph Peru. If you had 2 weeks in Peru, what would be on your

Sep 2, Peruvian Corn Beer - Chicha

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:39:43 GMT

Here is a really detailed and entertaining account of making corn beer Peruvian style, or Chicha. Enjoy (burp)!

Aug 27, Plan to Travel to Peru - Need for Visa

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:04:00 GMT

Before you start planning your travel to Peru or to another country, you will need to find out what the passport and visa requirements are for that country.

Aug 24, We survived the Earthquake in Paita, Peru, 2010

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:01:45 GMT

We were sleeping the Las Brisas Hotel in Paita last Saturday night. My wife, Lin, and I were awakened by a jolt and swaying of the building for a few

Aug 24, Piura - Chifa Choi San Restaurant

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:14:18 GMT

Good food, OK price. $8.90 for Oriental Chicken with Mushrooms and rice plus two Cokes. Stuffed! Unfortunately, I didn't write down the address since

Aug 23, Planning a Backpacking Trip

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:29:27 GMT

Are you planning a backpacking trip to Peru? Or perhaps you are considering information on hikes in other countries. Find a hiking checklist, backpacking basics and loads of other information!

Aug 23, Paita, Peru - Chifa Hong Kong

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:02:48 GMT

We travel on an economic budget so don't eat at fancy places. Mainly, we want something tasty and that will fill us up and the cheaper the better. Chifas,

Aug 23, Paita - Las Brisas hotel

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:02:04 GMT

Price off-season $15 USD for a double. I would rate this at 4/5 for a mid-price Peruvian hotel. It was much nicer than we expected. This hotel is located

Aug 21, Hotels in Paita, Northern Peru?

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:40:45 GMT

I'll be there for one night this weekend and then probably some time in the future. I realize that there might not be a lot of choice for hotels in Paita,

Aug 20, World Heritage Sites in Peru

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:41:08 GMT

World Heritage Sites in Peru: A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is listed by UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance.

Aug 19, Medical attention in Peru?

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:39:59 GMT

I need knee surgery done and friend said to go to Peru is that a good idea? What is there medical attention in Peru

Aug 17, Lake Titicaca Map and Current Weather

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:30:05 GMT

Lake Titicaca Map and Weather: Imagine being on an entrancing island. Now picture that island afloat on the azure ocean...finally think of that ocean being at the exhilirating altitude of 3,811 m (12,500 ft) above sea level!

Aug 17, News Update Today

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:12:57 GMT

Fujimori Loses Outright Lead, Peru at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, Peru's economy seen growing 10.9 pct in June, Bus falls from cliff in Peru, Powerful quake rattles Ecuador and Peru

Aug 13, Lima, Peru Airport

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:00:32 GMT

Out of the many airports we have experienced in Latin America, the Lima, Peru airport is one of our favorites. It is modern, clean, easy to move around

Aug 11, Peruvian Airlines Overflights and Tours

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:19:50 GMT

Peruvian Airlines: Where to find flights for Tours and Overflights of specific destinations. Some destinations in Peru are best seen by what are called

Aug 10, Boobies, Humped-Back Whales, Sea Glass in Peru

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:04:01 GMT

Northern Peru - Ah, blue skies, wonderful weather, no humidity to speak of at this time of year (August), and the beach is just beautiful. Amazing how

Aug 10, Peru Airlines and Internal Flights

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:26:44 GMT

Peru Airlines and Internal Flights: To help you choose the best Peru flights within Peru, find all the airlines that serve the internal destinations. Links and important facts.

Aug 9, Espada Restaurant, Mancora, Peru

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:01:49 GMT

La Espada (swordfish) has two restaurants in Mancora, Peru. We had lunch at the larger one. It was airy and mid week so pretty much were alone there. The

Aug 9, Surf Los Organos

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:56:07 GMT

Surf Los Organos and La Vuelta for a wedge peak and fast action! Photos and Peru surf report. Surfing Peru is an real pleasure. From the hot tropical beaches and tubes in the north to the chilly, big, and long, long waves found in the many miles of Peruvian coast...

Aug 7, Moche Pottery

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:40:18 GMT

Moche pottery is really amazing. Why? Not only for its realism in depicting individual features in portraits, but also the detail found in Mochica mythical creatures and Mochican religious symbols.

Aug 6, Gianni Truviannis Bus Trip From Tacna, Chile to Lima, Peru - III

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:54:05 GMT

Author: Gianni Truvianni Go to: Part I - Part II As for the bus, it was much dirtier then the one in Chile and went slower but it did perform its function

Aug 3, Travel light

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:13:28 GMT

Well, I have never been to Peru, however my travel tips are valid for all kind of overseas and long-distance journeys: Travel light! Don't bring everything

Jul 28, Gianni Truviannis Bus Trip From Tacna, Chile to Lima, Peru - II

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:02:37 GMT

Author: Gianni Truvianni Go to: Part I - Part III Once however the bus started on its way, my Argentine traveling companion by the name of Jorge (last

Jul 28, Gianni Truviannis Bus Trip From Tacna, Chile to Lima, Peru - I

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:57:13 GMT

Author: Gianni Truvianni Go to: Part II - Part III It happened in late September of 92, while I was in Buenos Aires that I decided to go back to Lima,

Jul 27, Peru Attractions and Tours

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:48:15 GMT

To experience many Peru attractions, a tour is the best way to go. Now, we are offering a listing of many of the fine travel tour operators to Peru sights of your choice with a brief description of their services.

Jul 26, Northeast Attractions

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:55:45 GMT

Northeast Attractions of the United States - We folks at Inside Peru have selected these travel sites personally. Not only do they contain some of the best northeast attractioins, travel deals and hotels, these travel sites go much further with entertaining and informative content, such as cultural, historical, and the unsual, not to mention where to go and what to see.

Jul 23, General travel tips

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:46:23 GMT

Hello, I used to travel quite a bit, and here are some proactive actions that I take to make my trips enjoyable: - If you go for vacation to a place that

Jul 21, How much does it cost to travel in Peru?

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:24:34 GMT

The cost of traveling in Peru depends completely on what you plan to do and when you want to go. The cost of an airline ticket from the USA round trip

Jul 21, Can I start a business exporting crafts from Peru?

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:01:13 GMT

Yes, you can. However, there is a lot of red tape involved and you, whether foreign or Peruvian, will have to go through a LOT of red tape and may never

Jul 21, Medical in Mancora, Peru

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:33:35 GMT

Medicine and medical advice: We went into Mancora today from where we live in Los Organos. Since our usual pharmacy didn't have the medicine we needed,

Jul 18, Costabella Hotel, Piura, Peru

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:25:19 GMT

When Lin was having pain in her right side, we went to the Hospital Privado between Piura and Catacaos. We ended up having to overnight. We caught a taxi

Jul 18, Hotel San Miguel Restaurant, Piura, Peru

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:23:02 GMT

Although we didn't stay at the San Miguel, we were a couple of blocks away at another hotel with no breakfast. So we ate at the San Miguel. It was quite

Jul 18, Peruvian Holidays

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:35:12 GMT

Peruvian Holidays! Vibrant, colorful, and scintillating are words that describe a thousand holiday festivals in Peru. See them here!

Jul 17, Flights to Peru

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:32:54 GMT

Flights to Peru: To help you choose the best Peru flights, find all the airlines that fly to Peru from the Americas, Europe, and other International locations!

Jul 17, Air Travel Packing Tips

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:49:21 GMT

Since you are going to be traveling to Peru by air, it is a good idea to get some air travel packing tips along with international air travel tips that apply to Peru travel. These will save you time, money, and frustration!

Jul 15, Inca Art

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:15:31 GMT

Inca art and Inca Pottery - The legendary Incas of Peru have been likened to the Romans for the innovations they created during their reign. Their art and pottery is the most recognizable trace left to us of their remarkable foresight and skills.

Jul 15, What to Expect at the Bus Station in Peru

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:02:50 GMT

When purchasing ticket at a bus station in Peru, present a copy of your passport. Legally, they need the number. Check to make sure you have been assigned

Jul 12, Restaurants in Los Organos

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:13:04 GMT

Restaurants in Los Organos - While you enjoy the beautiful beaches, surf, sun, and relaxation in the north of Peru, you can also indulge in some really good eats. Los Organos, 20 minutes south of Mancora, is just the place to go.

Jul 12, Los Organos Map

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:43:23 GMT

Los Organos Map - The north coast of Peru is well known among independent travelers like you, and one of the nicest beaches and relaxing towns is Los Organos, 20 minutes south of Mancora on the PanAm highway.

Jul 11, Surfing Peru

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:51:50 GMT

Surfing Peru is an real pleasure. From the hot tropical beaches and tubes in the north to the chilly, big, and long, long waves found in the many miles of Peruvian coast...

Jul 9, Hoteles en Peru

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:15:59 GMT

Hay muchos hoteles en Peru de alta calidad. En Peru, hoteles de lujo hasta los mas economicos se encuentra en nuestras paginas.

Jul 8, Hotels in Iquitos

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:45:02 GMT

Hotels in Iquitos, Peru - Including hotels, hostels, inns, B&Bs. Find recommendations and best prices here!

Jul 7, Hotels in Chiclayo

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:49:23 GMT

Hotels in Chiclayo, Peru - Including hotels, hostels, inns, B&Bs. Find recommendations and best prices here!