Lima
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Traditional Food
A Delicious Treasure Found in Lima, Patasca (Hominy Soup)
Patasca (Hominy Soup) A hominy soup is made from the concentrated broth of veal head in order to impart a…
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Fresh Street Cart Ceviche Pleases in Lima
Ceviche in the Street When you think of ceviche, the ocean comes to mind, along with the breeze that blows…
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Food & Drinks
Ceviche Varies Among Establishments and Regions
Peruvian Ceviche (Walter Coraza Morveli) In Peru our ceviches vary by region. In Cusco you will find it present every…
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Folklore
The Song of Quechua and Language Preservation in New York, Elva Ambia
It might seem strange to people in Cusco that Elva Ambia teaches Quechua in New York. Cuzqueños hear Quechua spoken…
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Literature
Welcome to Peru
My plane landed Thursday afternoon after a long international flight. I was returning to Peru after four months and was…
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Commentary
The Tradition of Turkey for Christmas and New Year’s
At the Christmas or New Year’s Table a browned turkey, recently taken from the oven, is increasingly demanded in Peru.…
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Events
The Lord of Miracles Takes to the Streets Today
Peru’s great Lord of Miracles makes his annual procession through the streets of Lima today and tomorrow. Born by devotees,…
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Customs
When Should You Eat?
What time do you eat your main meal of the day? Surprisingly, this can vary a lot, even within the…
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Customs
No Fiesta without a Circus
There is no fiesta without a circus. That is what many Peruvians think, especially people from Lima. The feasts of…
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Commentary
A Town Painted the Color of Joy
In the province of Huarochirí about midway up the Lurin River Valley, some 60 kilometers from Lima, you will find…
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