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Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia kills himself ahead of arrest

Alan Garcia was rushed to hospital in the capital, Lima. A crowd of supporters gathered outside the hospital building and were held back by a line of police officers. Alan Garcia was accused of taking bribes from the Brazilian construction…

Economy News

Lima – the third worst congested city in the world

Economy News

TomTom, the Dutch multinational developer and creator of navigation technology and consumer electronics, released the TomTom Traffic Index 2018 which provides statistics and information about congestion levels in 403 cities across 56…

Travel News

How many tourists visited Machu Picchu in 2018?

Travel News

Machu Picchu, declared Peruvian Historic Sanctuary (1981) and UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983) and voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (2007), was built by the Incas in the 15th century on a mountain ridge in the Eastern…

Food & Drink

Peruvian Ceviche among Top 100 dishes in the world

Food & Drink News

Peruvian Ceviche made it on the 2019 list of the world’s 100 most popular dishes published by TasteAtlas, an online world atlas of food and drinks.

Lifestyle & Living

20 districts of Lima and Callao without water for 3 days

Living & Lifestyle News

Sedapal, Lima’s largest water and sanitation service provider, and AATE, the Autonomous Authority of the Mass Transit Electric System of Lima and Callao, informed in a statement that from Friday July 5 to Sunday July 7, 2019 the water…

Sports

Dakar 2019 – daily highlights

Sports News

Peru, and here especially the southern part of the country, is infected by the Dakar virus and off-road enthusiasts around the globe, who can’t be at the stages live, eagerly await the latest news and picture of the rally each day.

Nature & Environment

Peru among the top 10 countries losing the most primary rainforest in 2018

Nature & Environment News

In another great attempt at nature conservation Peru upgraded at the beginning of 2018 the Yaguas National Reserve - one of the largest virgin primary rainforests of the world located in the Loreto Region - to a National Park which covers…

Technology & Science

The Internet of Things in Peru

Technology & Science News

The Internet of things “IoT” is the network of a variety of devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators and network connectivity which enable these objects to connect,…

Curiosities

New series of postage stamps and postmarks for Bicentennial of Peruvian Independence

Peruvian Curiosities

As part of the activities for the celebration of the Bicentennial of Peruvian Independence in 2021, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture and the national postal service Serpost, presented during a ceremony held in Lima’s famous Casa de Correos…

Safety & Security

Strong earthquake hit northern Peru

Safety & Security News

Early Sunday morning, May 26, 2019 at 02.41am local time a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 on the Richter scale shock northern Peru killing at least one person, injuring at least 18 and causing damages to homes and infrastructure.

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1	2	3 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Date : Wednesday, 03 July 2019	4 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 1 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. Date : Thursday, 04 July 2019	5 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 1 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. Date : Friday, 05 July 2019	6 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 1 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. Pride Parades in Lima and Peru 2019 At the end of June and the beginning of July Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersex as well as supporters of the LGBTI movement in Peru go out on the streets of several cities celebrating the Pride Month with several “Marchas del Orgullo” (Pride Parades). Date : Saturday, 06 July 2019	7 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 1 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. Pride Parades in Lima and Peru 2019 At the end of June and the beginning of July Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersex as well as supporters of the LGBTI movement in Peru go out on the streets of several cities celebrating the Pride Month with several “Marchas del Orgullo” (Pride Parades). Open Museums in Peru – Museos Abiertos Open Museums (Museos Abiertos), an initiative of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture that allows Peruvians and foreign residents to visit more than 50 public museum, archaeological sites and historical places throughout the country free of charge, returns in 2019. Date : Sunday, 07 July 2019
8	9	10 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Date : Wednesday, 10 July 2019	11 Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 2 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Cacao and Chocolate Salon 2019 in Lima The Cacao and Chocolate Salon, the most important and largest fair in Peru dedicated exclusively to cacao, cocoa and chocolate products, returns to Lima in July 2019. Date : Thursday, 11 July 2019	12 Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 2 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Cacao and Chocolate Salon 2019 in Lima The Cacao and Chocolate Salon, the most important and largest fair in Peru dedicated exclusively to cacao, cocoa and chocolate products, returns to Lima in July 2019. Date : Friday, 12 July 2019	13 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 2 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. Cacao and Chocolate Salon 2019 in Lima The Cacao and Chocolate Salon, the most important and largest fair in Peru dedicated exclusively to cacao, cocoa and chocolate products, returns to Lima in July 2019. Dia de Rock Peruano 2019 11:00 AM The Dia de Rock Peruano, the festival of Peruvian rock music, is back in July at the campus of the University of San Marcos in Lima. Date : Saturday, 13 July 2019	14 Ciclo de Cine Peruano in Lima 2019 – Part 2 As part of the Fiestas Patrias celebration a new edition of the “Ciclo de Cine Peruano” is presented by DAFO, the Directorate of audiovisual, phonographic and new media in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on two weekends at the beginning of July. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Cacao and Chocolate Salon 2019 in Lima The Cacao and Chocolate Salon, the most important and largest fair in Peru dedicated exclusively to cacao, cocoa and chocolate products, returns to Lima in July 2019. Date : Sunday, 14 July 2019
15	16 Virgen del Carmen celebrations in Peru Festivals in honor of the Virgen del Carmen are celebrated in various regions in Peru on or around July 16. The festivities include processions, street parades with traditional and indigenous dances, music, colorful costumes and lots of Peruvian food and drinks. Date : Tuesday, 16 July 2019	17 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Date : Wednesday, 17 July 2019	18 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Date : Thursday, 18 July 2019	19 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Date : Friday, 19 July 2019	20 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Date : Saturday, 20 July 2019	21 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Pollo a la Brasa Day in Peru Every year on the third Sunday of July Peruvians celebrate one of their beloved and most consumed dishes: Pollo a la Brasa. Date : Sunday, 21 July 2019
22 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Date : Monday, 22 July 2019	23 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Date : Tuesday, 23 July 2019	24 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Date : Wednesday, 24 July 2019	25 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Date : Thursday, 25 July 2019	26 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Pan American Games Lima 2019 For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019. Date : Friday, 26 July 2019	27 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Pan American Games Lima 2019 For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019. Adventure Sports Festival Cañon del Pato 2019 in Huallanca, Ancash 08:00 AM Huallanca, located about 400 km (250 miles) northeast of the Peruvian capital Lima in the Ancash region, invites nationals and foreigners to the 3rd Adventure Sports Festival Cañón del Pato 2019 in celebration of Fiestas Patrias, Peru’s National Holiday. Date : Saturday, 27 July 2019	28 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Pan American Games Lima 2019 For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019. Fiestas Patrias celebrations - Peru's Independence Day Fiestas Patrias, Peru’s National Holidays, are probably the most important and most enthusiastically celebrated event of the year in Peru. Pisco Day in Peru Since 1999, Pisco, Peru's national drink and the pride and joy of every Peruvian, has its very own day of celebrations Date : Sunday, 28 July 2019
29 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano – Art & Craft Fair 2019 The “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair, one of the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is back in the Peruvian capital this July for a special Fiestas Patrias edition. Pan American Games Lima 2019 For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019. The Great Military Parade of Peru As part of the official celebrations of Peru’s National Holiday, the Fiestas Patrias, each July 29 the Great Military Parade of Peru is held in Lima in honor of the Peruvian Armed Forces and National Police of Peru. Date : Monday, 29 July 2019	30 Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. Pan American Games Lima 2019 For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019. Date : Tuesday, 30 July 2019	31 La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Lima International Book Fair 2019 Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima. Pan American Games Lima 2019 For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019. Date : Wednesday, 31 July 2019

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