Peruvian Art, Culture and Entertainment
Literature, music, museums, ethnic heritage, hand crafts, art, films, dance, education, languages, cuisine and recreational resources for Peru.
Cuisine of Peru and Bolivia
The cuisine of South America stems from a variety of cultural backgrounds, available produce, foods and cooking styles. You'll find local favorites varying from country to country, even within regions, but you'll also find international favorites and the ubiquitous fast food places.
The cuisine of South America stems from a variety of cultural backgrounds, available produce, foods and cooking styles. You'll find local favorites varying from country to country, even within regions, but you'll also find international favorites and the ubiquitous fast food places.
Christmas in Cuzco, Peru
Celebrating the Niño Manuelito, the Andean version of the Baby Jesus, in Cusco, Peru is an eye-opening and heart-filling experience for the author.
Celebrating the Niño Manuelito, the Andean version of the Baby Jesus, in Cusco, Peru is an eye-opening and heart-filling experience for the author.
In Focus Peru: A Guide To The People, Politics And Culture (Peru (in F
by Jane Holligan de Diaz-Limaco - Not a travel guide, but a look at the culture, people and politics that have shaped Peru. Portions are outdated, but it is useful to understanding the country.
by Jane Holligan de Diaz-Limaco - Not a travel guide, but a look at the culture, people and politics that have shaped Peru. Portions are outdated, but it is useful to understanding the country.
Culture And Customs Of Peru
by Cesar Ferreira, Eduardo Dargent-Chamot -- The breadth of Peru's culture from pre-Columbian times to today is surveyed in this one-stop reference. Modern Peru emerges as an ethnically divided nation progressing toward social integration of its heavily Indian and Hispanic population.
by Cesar Ferreira, Eduardo Dargent-Chamot -- The breadth of Peru's culture from pre-Columbian times to today is surveyed in this one-stop reference. Modern Peru emerges as an ethnically divided nation progressing toward social integration of its heavily Indian and Hispanic population.
Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
The festival, sometimes lasting days, is a mix of Christian and pagan religions and is celebrated in Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, Chile and Venezuela on February 2.
The festival, sometimes lasting days, is a mix of Christian and pagan religions and is celebrated in Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, Chile and Venezuela on February 2.
Inti Raymi, Festival of the Sun
Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru for a week of festivities culminating in the day long, elaborately costumed parade and celebrations at the nearby fortess of Sacsayhuamán.
Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru for a week of festivities culminating in the day long, elaborately costumed parade and celebrations at the nearby fortess of Sacsayhuamán.
Virgen del Carmen Festival - Colorful Peruvian Festival
The annual Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is a colorful mix of Andean pre-Columbian ceremonies and Catholic religion in which masked, costumed dancers relive ancient gods and rites in the never ending battle between the forces of good and evil.
The annual Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is a colorful mix of Andean pre-Columbian ceremonies and Catholic religion in which masked, costumed dancers relive ancient gods and rites in the never ending battle between the forces of good and evil.
Historical Photos and Sketches of Peru
These sketches and photos are mostly in black and white, and undated. They are glimpses into Peruvian culture, archaeology, cities and ruins, artifacts of the past, and other images into the past.
These sketches and photos are mostly in black and white, and undated. They are glimpses into Peruvian culture, archaeology, cities and ruins, artifacts of the past, and other images into the past.
El Señor de Qoyllur Ritti
June in Peru is a time of worship of the ancient gods merges with Christian faith. South of Cuzco, on Ausangate peak, the faithful celebrate the El Senor de Qoyllur Ritti, the Bright Star of the Mountain.
June in Peru is a time of worship of the ancient gods merges with Christian faith. South of Cuzco, on Ausangate peak, the faithful celebrate the El Senor de Qoyllur Ritti, the Bright Star of the Mountain.
Literature of Peru
Mario Vargas Llosa Alfredo Bryce Echeñique Jose Carlos Mariategui Josecito Bernui and others.
Mario Vargas Llosa Alfredo Bryce Echeñique Jose Carlos Mariategui Josecito Bernui and others.
7 Ensayos de Interpretacion de la Realidad Peruana
Seven essays about Peruvian life by Jose Carlos Mariategui.
Seven essays about Peruvian life by Jose Carlos Mariategui.
Alfredo Bryce Echeñique
An interview conducted by Mª Luisa Páramo.
An interview conducted by Mª Luisa Páramo.
Ayahuasca
Descriptions and uses of the combination of plants used as one of the most potent catalysts for expanded awareness yet discovered.
Descriptions and uses of the combination of plants used as one of the most potent catalysts for expanded awareness yet discovered.
Casa Museo Jose Carlos Mariategui
Museum bibliography and works of the author.
Museum bibliography and works of the author.
Center for Development
Private institution offering consulting services in training, education, information, as well as extension and technical assistance for sustainable development with local, municipal and regional governments, academic and scientific sectors, and internation cooperation.
Private institution offering consulting services in training, education, information, as well as extension and technical assistance for sustainable development with local, municipal and regional governments, academic and scientific sectors, and internation cooperation.
Cesar Vallejo
Some of the works of poet César Vallejo (1892-1937).
Some of the works of poet César Vallejo (1892-1937).
Ciberayllu - Literatura
Stories poems essays and interviews with Peruvian authors.
Stories poems essays and interviews with Peruvian authors.
Culture
Brief description of music, handicrafts and art.
Brief description of music, handicrafts and art.
Find A Grave - Peru
Burial places of famous Peruvians and others.
Burial places of famous Peruvians and others.
Flora Tristán
Online arm of the Peruvian feminist movement Flora Tristán.
Online arm of the Peruvian feminist movement Flora Tristán.
Food & Drinks
Some of the must-try foods and drinks found in Peru.
Some of the must-try foods and drinks found in Peru.
Galeria de Arte Virtual
Gallery of contemporary Peruvian art with links to Peruvian artists.
Gallery of contemporary Peruvian art with links to Peruvian artists.
Inca Art
Photos of artifacts used in ceremonial sacrifices of some pre Inca cultures.
Photos of artifacts used in ceremonial sacrifices of some pre Inca cultures.
Julio Ramon Ribeyro
Life and works of the author. Photos.
Life and works of the author. Photos.
Languages of Peru
The number of languages listed for Peru is 108. Of those 96 are living languages and 12 are extinct.
The number of languages listed for Peru is 108. Of those 96 are living languages and 12 are extinct.
List of Peruvians
This list of famous Peruvians includes scientists, politicians, writers, TV personalities, athletes, beauty queens and others.
This list of famous Peruvians includes scientists, politicians, writers, TV personalities, athletes, beauty queens and others.
Literatura Pacasmayina
Literature from Pacasmayina authors.
Literature from Pacasmayina authors.
Living in Peru
News, classified ads, events, photos, dining, hotels, art and culture, bars and cafes and more information slanted to the foreigner living in Peru, but equally good for the visitor.
News, classified ads, events, photos, dining, hotels, art and culture, bars and cafes and more information slanted to the foreigner living in Peru, but equally good for the visitor.
Manuel Scorza
Life and works of the poet.
Life and works of the poet.
Mundo Latino
Portal to art, culture, business, sports, economy, politics, news, history, weather, religion, tourism and more.
Portal to art, culture, business, sports, economy, politics, news, history, weather, religion, tourism and more.
Need a Gay Guide to Lima Peru?
Discos bars saunas beaches and hotels plus good traveling tips.
Discos bars saunas beaches and hotels plus good traveling tips.
Pagina de los Dramaturgos del Peru
Peruvian playwrights.
Peruvian playwrights.
Peru - A Country Study
Comprehensive site with tons of information.
Comprehensive site with tons of information.
Peru : In Depth : Music & Dance
"Music and dance are fundamental to the very fabric of Peru, a fact to which the country's innumerable, colorful festivals will attest. Music and dance forms, like dress, vary greatly by region."
"Music and dance are fundamental to the very fabric of Peru, a fact to which the country's innumerable, colorful festivals will attest. Music and dance forms, like dress, vary greatly by region."
Peruvian Graffiti
Site by a journalist who has the goal of making "Peru more understandable by providing some background and context and also the perspective to see the virtues of the Peruvians and Peru."
Site by a journalist who has the goal of making "Peru more understandable by providing some background and context and also the perspective to see the virtues of the Peruvians and Peru."
Peruvian Music
Click on the song title for an audio file.
Click on the song title for an audio file.
Peruvian Playwrights
Theater page for Peruvian dramatists.
Theater page for Peruvian dramatists.
Revolutionary Art and Music of Peru
Mainly created by imprisoned fighters and supporters of the PCP.
Mainly created by imprisoned fighters and supporters of the PCP.
Sitios Arqueologicos del Peru
Descriptions and photos of archaeological sites in Peru, including Cantamarca,Cerro Culebras, Chan Chan, Chilca, Cueva, El Paraiso,El Sol, Huaca Concha Huaytará, Incawasi, La Luz, Líneas de Nasca, Machu Picchu, Makatampu, Maranga, Pachacamac, Paramonga, Pucllana, Puerto Inca, Raqchi, Sechín Tambo Colorado, Túcume, and Vilcashuamán. In Spanish.
Descriptions and photos of archaeological sites in Peru, including Cantamarca,Cerro Culebras, Chan Chan, Chilca, Cueva, El Paraiso,El Sol, Huaca Concha Huaytará, Incawasi, La Luz, Líneas de Nasca, Machu Picchu, Makatampu, Maranga, Pachacamac, Paramonga, Pucllana, Puerto Inca, Raqchi, Sechín Tambo Colorado, Túcume, and Vilcashuamán. In Spanish.
Sports
Resources by country from LANIC.
Resources by country from LANIC.
Tradiciones en Salsa Verde
Excerpts from the work of Ricardo Palma.
Excerpts from the work of Ricardo Palma.