In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Chile, Peru’s government finally decided to implement measures to help prevent a future catastrophe. But the government should give special attention to the quality of housing, particularly in the over-populated and vulnerable capital Lima.
Category: "Life"
The Crousillat case: Corruption at the highest levels
The corruption that goes to the highest reaches of Peruvian government as shown by a media mogul who faked illness to get out of jail.
The Cats of Parque Kennedy
The cats that live in the Parque Kennedy in the heart of Miraflores are at the centre of a conflict between animal lovers and some local residents.
Peru’s hard-hitting Oscar film hope divides opinion [Featured]
As Oscar fever hits Peru for perhaps the first time ever, Dan Collyns describes the building excitement, the controversy and the history behind the Peruvian contender for Best Foreign Language Film.
With another fatal accident over the Nazca lines, will action finally be taken?
Another crash of an aircraft carrying tourists over the famous Nazca lines. How many deaths are needed before correct safety measures are taken?
Peruvians in the Winter Olympics: A First
Rachel Gamarra tells us about an Olympic first for Peru. It’s the first time a Peruvian will participate in the Winter Olympics.
Chiclayo: Twenty-four hours of rain
Tom Filipowicz in Chiclayo shows us the impact recent heavy rains have had on the normally dry northern desert city.
Cusco Floods: Return to devastated Lucre
After heavy rains flooded the southern Andes of Peru washing away towns and making tens of thousands homeless, Andy Dare, a Brit in Cusco, went out to inspect the damage and help in aid efforts. 18 days after the severe floods washed away the town of Lucre, Andy went back for another visit and reports on what he found.
Prices in Peru, Medical Tourism and Chifa!
‘Carguy’ recently visited Peru from the United States and was shocked by how affordable everything was… even unexpected emergency health care! Not only were the prices low, but the quality and service, from the assistance at pharmacy, to the quality of the soda, to the nutritiousness of the food, was far above what he was used to. Suffice it to say, Carguy loved Peru!
Access to Machu Picchu completely destroyed
Machu Picchu looks set to be out of service for quite some time as the single rail link taking tourists to the ancient Inca citadel has been completely wiped out. Peru’s over-sold main tourist attraction is an example of hyping a single site in a single small area of Peru to concentrate revenue that now looks to be backfiring.
See the amazing photos and videos of the destruction here.
School kids attack Chan Chan’s finest huaca
Terrible news for lovers of Peru’s ancient history and archaeology enthusiasts: Peruvian school children viciously attack one of the greatest works of their ancestors.
The group filmed themselves throw rocks, kick and scratch the ancient friezes of the Huaca Arco Iris, also known as the Huaca del Dragón, to later post on You Tube to show off to friends. One, putting on a Spanish accent, films them saying “kick it, kick it, this is how you love your Peru, no?”.
Cafe Ayllu: A classic coffee shop in Cusco
Although it sadly no longer exists, it’s nice to be reminded of the once iconic Cafe Ayllu of Cusco, thanks to photographer Scott Vanthoff.
