One of the main characteristics of the villages in the south of Peru is the great fervor that they profess for the Catholic religion.  In each village, no matter how small, one can find large churches adorned with gold and magnificent paintings that make up part of the history and fervor of each of its ...[+]

The main material for the creation of the famed Peruvian textiles-alpaca fiber and pima cotton- has its own history which is important to know in order to understand why they have survived the passage of time maintaining its colors and textures. Alpaca fiber It is surprising to the world that, although it is one of the most ...[+]

Amidst the lush forests and the sounds of animals, the ancient Peruvians who colonized the Amazon developed a unique way of seeing the world, and in order to explain it, they invented a series of myths and legends that now form part of their cultural tradition. It is not unusual to see the elderly people of ...[+]

Manuel Antonio National Park is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province of Puntarenas, some 157 km to the south of San José and just short of 7 km from the village of Quepos. Created in 1972, the park encompasses an area of 682 land hectares and an area of 55,000 sea ...[+]

San Joaquín de Flores Costa Rica Heredia Costarican songwriter, author, and poet. 22 year-long artistic career. Many of my concerts are for orphan boys and girls, victims of cancer and AIDS, and also older adults. I sing at parties, weddings, and funerals. I love being with people. For me, money is secondary. God gave me a second chance after having gone through chemotheraphy for ...[+]

Since time immemorial, in Mexico as in Peru, there exist stories of travelers who arrived from a distant land to a village which would become the capital of a very advanced civilization. One such story is the Legend of Naylamp, a very important character from the coast of Lambayeque. It is said that he taught ...[+]

In the department of Ida, between the years 100 C.E. and 400 C.E., the Nazca culture developed on the Peruvian coast. The Nazca civilization was small and comprised of fishers who were descendants of the ancient Paracas of the Chincha Valley. Among the most outstanding of their arts, ceramics is the most well-known today. The Nazca ...[+]

During the last three years, many changes have been underway in San José, to the benefit of the tourists who come from all over the world to visit Costa Rica. One of the most important changes for the city was the “Paseo de la Unión Europea” (‘Boulevard of the European Union’), named in gratitude for ...[+]

Compared to the subways that offer a much more comfortable fare, taking a yellow cab in New York may cost you up to $50; nevertheless, it is the perfect outing if what you are seeking is comfort and speed. Either way we are offering you some important information that you should keep in mind when ...[+]

A few hours from Lima, near Pisco Bay, the famous Peruvian archeologist Julio C. Tello discovered some funereal bundles and exquisite textiles that belonged to an, until then, undiscovered culture.  They found that even though thousands of years had passed, the texture of the cloths had not deteriorated much, which is why he decided to ...[+]

For the first time, Peru will host the meeting of the most important national and international figures in Longboard. This championship will take place in the district of Huanchaco in the province of Trujillo (La Libertad). The organizers have informed us that the tournament named “Huanchaco Longboard Pro – Perú 2010” , will ...[+]

This year, around the world, the official month of carnival will be February between the days of the 11th and the 14th. However, in many cases these festivals tend to begin a few days before the actual dates given and/or continue some days after the official end dates. Why not prolong the fun as ...[+]