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Peru is a destination that has always evoked strong and dramatic imagery - the Incas, the Amazon, the Andes, the mighty condor, and Lima, "the City of the Kings" and former colonial capital of the Spanish New World. Indeed, there are few countries on Earth that can provide such a scintillating blend of history, culture, landscape and wildlife under one flag.
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Peru's ornithology tourism highlights to be showcased at Rutland Bird Fair 2017
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This summer, Peru will once again participate in the Rutland Birdfair, bringing the country's birdwatching highlights to the UK with a special talk on Manu National Park from Stephen Moss, and the chance to win a holiday to Peru. From 18th to 20th August the annual three-day fair will encompass events, entertainment and talks from a number of bird industry leaders, putting a strong emphasis on the conservation of birds. With its Amazonian jungles, cloud forests and Andes mountain range, Peru provides an extensive and diverse habitat for its 1,830 bird species, making it one of the world's best bird watching locations. This year, Stephen Moss, one of Britain's foremost nature writers, broadcasters and television producers will hold a lecture discussing the incredible array of birds found in Manu National Park in Peru, following his trip to the country last year. The lecture will be held at 11.30am on Saturday 19th August in Lecture Marquee 2 of Rutland Bird Fair. Fair attendees that visit the Peru stand in Marquee 2 will also have a chance to enter a competition to win one of four fantastic holidays to Peru. For more information on the Rutland Birdfair 2017, please click here.
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For more information on the Rutland Birdfair 2017, please click here
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Over 3,000 enjoy Inti Raymi ceremony in Cusco
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Every 24th June sees the former Imperial City of Cusco hosting the Inti Raymi ceremony, a celebration to Inti, the Sun God. This year at least 3,000 people, including locals, domestic and foreign tourists, enjoyed the spectacle held at the terrace of Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park. Over 500 actors gave thanks to the Sun God, the patron deity of the Inca Empire, in a solemn tribute.
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Peru to be home of the 40th edition of Dakar Rally
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Once again Peru proves itself as the home of adrenalin sports! After several years of absence, the Peruvian coast will once again host the Dakar Rally, one of the most competitive and famous motor events in the world. This, its 40th edition, promises to surprise its fans as it also marks the 10th edition of the race on the South American continent. It will begin in Lima before crossing the Peruvian South, including Peru's impressive dunes, and then travelling through the highlands of Bolivia before finishing in Argentina. Last time that Peru hosted the event over 20,000 people visited the southern city of Paracas in connection with the race.
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News network CNN continues to praise Peru
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In July, CNN named Peru number one on its Wonder List with a video praising the country for its 'ancient beauty, mystery and an impossible empire'. The video showcases various aspects of Peru, asking the question: 'How did people without steel, or wheels, or a written language build a stairway to heaven and pleasure palace for the ages?'. In July CNN also praised and promoted Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas, located in the South Andean Cusco region.
Watch the video here
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Top Peruvian chefs host 'Ceviche Night' in London
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Widely-acclaimed Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez's Michelin-starred Lima London restaurant hosted a 'Ceviche Night', the Inca country's Foreign Affairs Ministry revealed on Monday 3rd July. The night was held in collaboration with Gaston Acurio and Mitsuharu Tsumura, both internationally-renowned Peruvian chefs also based in London. There was a master class on ceviche fusing traditional methods with modern takes on this signature Peruvian dish, offering something exciting and unique for London's ever-growing restaurant scene.
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Peruvian Independence Day Fiesta
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eruvian restaurant, Ceviche Old St, celebrated Peruvian Independence Day on Friday 28th July with a fiesta of food, culture and music. Peru's national drink, the Pisco Sour, was at the heart of the celebrations alongside food classics from Martin Morales and Head Chef Vito Reyes including Don Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Chifa inspired beef fillet with Amarillo chili and Corazon de la Tia. Kieffer Santander and Peruvian funk outfit Lokandes performed alternative modern takes on Afro-Peruvian and Andean songs followed by chef DJ Martin Morales at the decks taking everyone into the early hours with Lima's underground music scene! The celebrations marked the beginning of a weekly rotating menu of unique Pisco cocktails designed by Miguel Arbe.
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