Cero Azul Beach Boys Peru
The American Band the Beach Boys visited Peru near Canete South of Lima and sang about he Cero Azul in one of the famous songs about wave riding. Peru is a Surfer’s paradise with good swell breaking nearly 24/365.
Canete is closeby is known for a very unusual weekend of cat eating celebrations. I have not stopped of there but did go thru there a few times.
Further south is where you can find wine region. Wineries abound in the Chinca and Pisco regions. I have not made it to Pisco yet. I personally do not like the Pisco sour as I find it to be a knock off of my favorite the Mexican Margarita. Although Chinca is a small town home to several wineries. We visited one on the last trip and was welcomed to taste all of the varieties dry and smooth. They had an interesting red that was dry which we chose and I believe a peach variety which was very sweet but very strong and enjoyable.
Further South One can visit the National Park of Paracass and the Nazca Lines closer to ICA.
Curawasi, Peru : Remote Traveler’s Paradise
Curawasi is locate 2 hours from Cusco by Taxi. About 15 Soles apiece last trip but probably more like 50 soles apiece for tourists. Hospedaje in town is owned by my relative and has a nice restaurant with typical peruvian fare and a nice lomo saltado. Located on the main strip near the bus station.
Curawasi is a small quiet and safe town on the Apurimac River. They have a natural springs by the river and it is frequented by Kayakers and canoers alike.
Top 10 Things to do Peru
10. Eat Cuy Picante. Try the woodsmoked spicy classic of Peru.
9. Visit the Natural Springs of Curawasi in the Apurimac Valley. Float the Apurimac River via Canoe or Kayak.
8. Visit the Cebicherias and Disco Tech’s of the Lima Metro area or catch a soccer game.
7. Visit
Saksaywaman
Located Just a 5 minute taxi ride from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru. This National Historic site represents the remaining Inca City which was not destroyed by the Spanish invasion. There are tours and a ticket counter is at the entrance. Be wary of locals selling fake passes near the ticket building. Horse stables are nearby and locals are known for vending fine alpaca hats scarves and blankets off the road past the ticket booth. About $20 Admission estimate take nuevo soles.
6. Visit
Plaza De Armas, Lima Peru.
Here you will find the main Cathedral which is very exquisite but I have only seen it open once during serveral weddings held at once. It is the finest in the country although I do believe the cusco ones are older. The Pizza place is a great place for food as is the Chabuca Market just to the South West of the Presidential Palace. The square had lots of food and Jiron is full of shops, from plaza vea to tipitop. There are 2 movie theaters a norky’s, although Campestra is close by and the best in Peru. Plaza St. Martin is good for travel agencies with airline deals as well as a great place to change your dough.
5. Visit the beaches of the SUR or El Norte.
4. Visit Cusco and all Inca Heritage Museaums.
3. See the Nazca Line Ancient Unknown Peruvian Archeological landmarks.
2. See the RainForest.
1. Visit Machu Picchu.
Don’t forget to get souvenirs of alpaca hats and other artisan gifts in markets around lima and cusco. Email for Direct Sales. We Currently have gift items available on ebay as well.
Top 10 Peru
In upcoming posts we will discuss our top 10’s of Peru.
Receta Seco de Res Carne
Cubed beef
Cummin
Sal
Pimienta
Cilantro
Malt Black Beer
Onion
peas and carrots 1 can
Acete
1 aji amarilla cortada
Agua
Sear beef, combine other ingredients together at medium temperature. Add Rice enjoy!
Lomo Saltdado
Receta Recipe for Lomo Saltado Peruvian Tradition
Beef tips
purple onion
Green Pepper
Acete
Sal
Pimienta
Vinagre Blanco
Cilantro
Papas Fritas
There are a couple of secrete ingredients which Mama Satu didnt want to give up so they will remain secrete. To some the missing ones will be obvious if you are unfamiliar you may guess.
Mochileros Peru Budget Travel Guide
Bembos
Everyone who visits Peru should stop for a quick meal at Bembos! It is Peru’s version of McDonald’s only a million times better. I stop in here a few times a week, normally after tying on a hard one in the Sabor Peruana V.I.P. until 4 AM. In Miraflores you will find Bembos across Parque Kennedy from the calle de las pizzas.
The food is made to order and tastes much better than any American Fast Food Joint. My Favorite is the Huachana Cheeseburger Combo with a ton of Aji sauce on the side and all over the burger. The aji sauce is fantastic and I wish I knew how to make it. The papa fritas are great and it is more like a better version of Burger King than anything else I have seen.
You can try Bembos in Lima or Cusco in the plaza de armas…
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Mochileros Peru Budget Travel Guide
I have always had a craving for Mexican food. Tacos and Mexican food have always been my favorite food, but here in Peru it is almost impossible to find real tacos unless you make them yourself. Taco Bell used to be in Peru, but have exited the market. There is a place on the Calle de las pizzas that sells their take on Mexican cuisine, but I havent bothered to try it. There is also a new place in the Plaza Norte shopping mall in the food court that is selling Tacos made with peruvian flavors which I also passed on.
I ran out of corn tortillas soon into this trip down to Peru. I had not been able to find any tortillas or taco sauce my entire first trip, which lasted for 4 weeks. This trip I was nearing 6 weeks when I stumbled upon a gold mine of…
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Mochileros Peru Budget Travel Guide
Lima is a big city and the people stay very busy. Lima’s 10 million inhabitants normally work 5-6 days a week from 8am-9PM so they must eat quick and normally on the run. While traveling around the city of Lima you will encounter various types of street vendors.
A good way to identify good food from the street Vendors is to look for where the most locals are eating. That is always a good sign. You will notice many in the Chabuca area near the Plaza de Armas that are all in white carts. These vendors are inpected by the municipality and are normally the cleanest and safest to eat at. My favorite is the Anticouchos or kabob of marinated beef heart and pancita which is marinated beef tripes or stomach usually served along side of boiled potato slices and your choice of hot sauces.
Hot sauce is my specialty…
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