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Penguins & Pyramids: What to See, Do & Eat in the Ica Region of Peru

November 5, 2015 Pirwa

Ica celebrates its tourism week each November with free tours, contests, food fairs, and more. Although the city hasn’t published this year’s program yet, it seems like the perfect time to explain the city’s culture and attractions for all those who’d like to explore the desert coast of Peru. Dance to the rhythms of Afro-Peruvian criollo music, sample the piscos and wines of the bodegas, watch diving Humboldt penguins, sandboard down some of the world’s largest dunes, visit a real desert oasis, and see the Cahuachi pyramids in an unforgettable journey.

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The Best Museums in Lima

November 4, 2015 Pirwa

It doesn’t matter if your passion is nature, popular art, or ancient cultures- Lima has a museum for you. In fact, the city has close to fifty museums dedicated to safeguarding and shared 3,000 years of Peruvian history. If you only visit one museum during your time in Peru, it’s best to make it one of the museums in Lima, as most cover all of the country’s regions. Which museum should that be? Here are our top picks:

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Christmas in Peru and Bolivia

October 31, 2015 Pirwa

Those of you traveling through Bolivia or Peru during the holiday season will notice that Christmas here is quite different than in many other places. Firstly, it falls in summertime and, in the Andes, the rainy season. Rather than ubiquitous Santa Clauses on every corner and in every shopping mall, there’s the live-action neighborhood nativity with real animals and people.

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You’re Invited to the Pirwa Colonial Bar in Cusco this Halloween!

October 31, 2015 Pirwa

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Climbing Misti Volcano

October 27, 2015 Pirwa

El Misti Volcano rises behind the White City of Arequipa, and has become an iconic symbol of the city and its unique culture. If you find the volcano beckoning to you during your visit to the city, you’ll be glad to know that there are two different excursions you can take to El Misti. One is to arrange a downhill biking trip that begins on its slope and ends back in Arequipa city proper, and the other is to arrange a hiking trip to the Volcano’s summit.