On March 6, 2020 the first person (patient zero) in Peru - a 25-year old Latam Airlines employee who visited Spain, France and the Czech Republic in February - was tested positive for SARS-CoV2. With this Corona officially arrived in Peru. As was to be expected numbers of infected rose quickly...

Over the past decade Peru established itself as the world leader in counterfeit money output producing the world’s finest fake banknotes; mainly US Dollars – an estimated 60% of all counterfeit US$ bills is produced in Peru - but as well Peruvian (Nuevos) Soles.  So, when living or travelling in...

Like the current Peruvian banknotes, the Peruvian coins in circulation reflect the countries rich historical and cultural past, but additionally as well Peru’s abundance of natural wealth. Their high-quality and beautiful designs together with top minting techniques earned the Peruvian coins the...

The current banknotes of Peru are not only lovely with famous Peruvian personalities on the front and amazing archaeological sites on the back passing on Peru's extensive cultural past; Peru’s bills also have a high technical sophistication and top-notch security features which together with their...

Since 2019 Lima’s district Miraflores has one more attraction: Peruvian Experience, the first space of cultural and gastronomic entertainment of Peru where visitors take a fun and hands-on journey through Peruvian history, culture and gastronomy from the food of the Incas to today’s famous...

During the “Kantar Talks 2019: How to grow in competitive times?” held last week in Lima, Kantar Millward Brown, a multinational market research company focused on advertising effectiveness, strategic communication, media and brand equity research, unveiled their annual list of the Top 20 Most...

For years the “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair is the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade and indigenous Peruvian handicrafts and folk art. For those that can’t make it there, the lovely Ruraq Maki e-shop - online now for the past year – might be a great...

The numismatic series "Fauna Silvestre Amenazada del Perú" (Threatened Wildlife of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) to continue with the lovely numismatic culture and to raise awareness for the importance of species and environment protection with one of the most...

The numismatic series "Recursos Naturales del Peru" (Natural Resources of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) on July 24, 2013 to promote a numismatic culture and to highlight the diverse and rich natural wealth of Peru with one of the most commonly used coins in the...

The numismatic series "Riqueza y Orgullo del Perú" (Wealth and Pride of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) to promote a numismatic culture and to spread the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Peru with one of the most commonly used coins in the country, the S/ 1 coin....