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The Cats of Parque Kennedy
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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.
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Climb to the heights of the condors in the sacred valley
From en Peru, 3 days ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Ever imagined how it would feel to be like Spiderman, climbing buildings and walls' Ever wondered how the view over the sacred valley would look from the point of a condor soaring high above' Climb 300 metres up sheer cliff-face using metal handles and steps embedded into the rock.
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Peru's hard-hitting Oscar film hope divides opinion [Featured]
From en Peru, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
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.
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More tombs at the La Pava de Mochumí site
From en Peru, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Five more tombs have been discovered at the La Pava de Mochumí where recently the 800 year old tomb of a shaman was found, just outside Chiclayo, the archaeology meca of Peru.
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Oechsle ? Peru's original department store
From en Peru, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The Oechsle chain of department stores has an almost legendary status among Limeños old enough to remember it. Long before the arrival of the Chilean chains Ripley and Saga, back when Lima was a developed and modern city, Oechsle was regarded as one of the most successful and important department stores in South America.
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An Andean Tradition: Knitting with Alpaca
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Kate Robertson shares her experiences in the Andean region of Ancash and the story of an Alpaca knitting project she helped get off the ground.
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With another fatal accident over the Nazca lines, will action finally be taken'
From en Peru, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Another crash of an aircraft carrying tourists over the famous Nazca lines. How many deaths are needed before correct safety measures are taken'
Related posts:Some Nazca Lines aircraft over 50 years oldHeavy rains damage Nazca linesThe Nazca Lines
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How to become an Olympian [Featured]
From en Peru, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
This February, Roberto Carcelen became the first ever athlete from Peru to compete in the Winter Olympics. His unlikely journey started in Seattle and took him from roller skiing on the streets of the Pacific Northwest to qualifying races in the snow of New Zealand.
The neophyte and his wife filled out all the necessary paperwork and paid for everything out of pocket.
The BBC caught up with Roberto shortly after his race, when he celebrated with family members and a long-awaited drink.
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Reopening of Machu Picchu
From en Peru, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
After the heavy rains that stranded tourists, cut off the rail link, and left tens of thousands of locals homeless, Machu Picchu now has its re-opening dates firmly set – or as firmly as dates can ever be set in Peru.
Rain completely washed out the rail connection between the rest of the sacred valley (from Ollantaytambo) and Machu Picchu, but also did the same to the connection from the road that arrives in Santa Teresa otherwise known as the “back way in”.
To stop tourists...
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The other side of Máncora
From en Peru, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The sun-baked vacation capital of northern Peru is known for its wide beaches, warm waters, great surf and popular night-life scene. But these are not its only attractions. Take a moment to explore its peaceful dry forests or the thrill of adventure activities on offer.
By Milagros Vera of El Comercio
Little is it known that the resort of Máncora in the department of Piura offers more than warm water and great surf. Beyond these are many other activities to enjoy.
Whether alone, with a partner...
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