Peru articles Tag

Machu Picchu and the Treasures of Peru: an immersive exhibition in Paris

Unpublished treasures to discover Whether you are passionate about Peru, a fan of pre-Columbian civilizations or just curious, don't miss the Machu Picchu and the Treasures of Peru exhibition at the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine! It is one of the exhibitions events of spring 2022 in t ...

31
Mar
2022

Pisco: 5 Things to Know About This Peruvian Alcohol

rape pomace from winemaking. It is the result of distilling whole grapes. It has an alcohol content ranging from 30° to 45°. 2- One must not confuse Peruvian pisco with Chilean pisco. Pisco is an iconic South American drink to the point that it appears in Tintin's adventures, specifically in the ...

09
July
2024

Inti Raymi: 5 Things to Know About the Festival of the Sun in Peru

1- This festival is dedicated to the Inca Sun god. Inti Raymi is a Peruvian festival dedicated to Inti, the Inca Sun God. Originally, it was a religious ceremony organized on the occasion of the winter solstice in the Andean countries of the Southern Hemisphere. The ceremony served to honor the Sun ...

19
June
2024

I will sleep at your place: 20 years of travels and encounters.

based on his desire to discover a particular destination. The reporter and host has already been to Mali, Quebec, Morocco, Switzerland, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Australia, Vanuatu, Cambodia, China, Japan, India, United Arab Emirates, Romania, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Isr ...

03
Oct
2007

Machu Picchu: the famous Inca citadel

sacred city considered the most representative work of Inca architecture. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. This ancient Inca city is located in Peru, in the province of Urubamba, one hundred and thirty kilometers from Cuzco. It is perched on a rocky promontory that joins the Machu picchu and H ...

30
Nov
2011

Natural Aphrodisiacs: 3 Ideas to Boost Your Libido

amine, and norepinephrine. A ginkgo biloba course is suitable for both men and women, upon medical advice. Maca, considered a symbol of fertility in Peru, truly deserves its reputation. Taken in a one-month course, it allows both men and women to regain energy and libido. Note: in another category ...

11
Feb
2013

The physalis: 5 surprising things to know about this fruit

he appearance of a Japanese lantern, we sometimes imagine that the physalis is a fruit native to Asia. But it isn't. This small fruit, also called Peruvian cockroach, is produced by a plant native to the Andes: Physalis peruviana. It is found in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia at altitudes up to 3200 ...

21
Dec
2021

Weather: why meteorologists are concerned about the return of El Niño

A feared weather anomaly El Niño literally means 'the current of the Child Jesus' because this warm current that passes off the coast of Peru and Ecuador usually appears around Christmas... But it is also sometimes called the enfant terrible of the climate! By extension, this term refers to a m ...

16
Feb
2023

The slipper orchid: a flower with an amazing shape.

mulus, snapdragons, and foxgloves. An indoor plant with delicate watering. Calceolarias, which originate from the low mountains of South America (Chile, Peru and Patagonia), are generally cultivated under our latitudes as indoor annual plants. Due to its mountainous origins, this plant needs certa ...

23
Mar
2023

Garden: 5 Good Reasons to Plant a Guava Tree

t of compost. You just need to make sure to put a good layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to ensure proper drainage. This tree, native to Peru, has spread throughout South America and then to all tropical countries. Today, it is considered an invasive species in many countries because i ...

07
Dec
2023

Alternative to Sugar: Yacon Syrup in 5 Questions

syrup, and coconut sugar. This sweetener, which has only been on the French market for a few months, gets its name from the yacon, a tuber native to Peru. This vegetable, also known as the "earth pear," resembles a sweet potato. It can be eaten raw or cooked. It can also be turned into juice or sy ...

02
May
2024

The earth pear or yacon: overview, cultivation, and benefits

ear" or "yacon" is an edible tuber native to the Andes in South America. It grows spontaneously in the Andean regions of Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia at about 2000 meters above sea level. This tuber, which resembles a sweet potato, belongs to the sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke ...

06
May
2024

Violin spider in France: Should we be concerned?

Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, and Afghanistan. Today, Loxosceles rufescens is present in Canada and the United States up to Hawaii, in Mexico, Peru, Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, China, Laos, Thailand, India, South Africa, and Macaronesia. In France, its presence is confirmed in ...

01
Oct
2024