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Delicious Temptations

Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado is one of the most popular and iconic Peruvian dishes. It is a comfort food that can be found nearly everywhere in Peru, prepared at home for family and friends, in simple restaurants and up-scale places alike, and…

Peruvian Pisco Sour

Peru’s national drink and most popular cocktail is surely the famous Pisco Sour. It is the welcome drink in Peru and served for literally any occasion.

  • Peruvian Leche de Tigre

    In the original sense, Leche de Tigre (meaning Tiger’s Milk), is the marinating liquid left on the plate after having finished a Ceviche,…

  • Salsa Criolla

    Salsa Criolla probably is the most important and most popular side dish in Peru. Prepared with red onions, aji amarillo, the juice of…

  • Tequeños

    Tequeños are known in all Latin America. In Peru, they are very popular as starter, light lunch or small snack in the evening at a bar…

  • Tres Leches

    Peru’s celebrated cuisine is not only about famous chefs, outstanding dishes or the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, but as well…

  • Papa Rellena

    Papa rellena, meaning stuffed potato, is a traditional and popular dish full of Peruvian flavors which is eaten as starter, for lunch or…

  • Tamales

    Tamales are a very traditional Latin American dish. In Peru Tamales come in many forms and sizes. Each region, even each town or family has…

  • Peruvian Chilcano (Chilcanito) Cocktail

    Chilcano, or also known as Chilcanito, is one of the most popular long drinks in Peru - and my personal favorite. It is based on Peru’s…

  • Alfajores

    Creamy, sweet Manjar Blanco embedded in two almost powdery cookies, this is a traditional, absolutely delicious and addicting Peruvian…

  • Cremolada

    A Cremolada is something between an ice cream and a flavorful fruit drink; comparable to slush, but made with lots of fresh fruit pulp,…

  • Crema Volteada

    Crema Volteada, literally meaning "upside down cream", is probably better known as the Peruvian version of Crème Caramel. Sweet and rich…

Legal Stuff

Extension of a Migraciones deadline

During the internal evaluation and approval process of your visa application (Cambio de calidad migratoria) or of the application for the extension of your visa, Migraciones may discover that you haven’t uploaded all required…

Subsanacion - Submitting documents

During the internal evaluation and approval process of any application on the Agencia Digital, Migraciones may discover that you haven’t uploaded all required documents, that an uploaded document isn’t to their liking or they…

Peruvian Visa Types

Business Visa for Peru

Foreigners who travel temporary to Peru for business related reasons that do not include actual labor or gainful employment have to apply for a business visa at a Peruvian consulate before entering the country or, if they can…

Peruvian Digital Nomad Visa

On November 14, 2023, a modification of the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, was published introducing a resident visa for digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers in Peru for the first time.

  • Peruvian Family Visa

    Some family members of Peruvian nationals and foreigners with a resident status in Peru have the right to a family union and can apply for…

  • Peruvian Religious Visa

    Priests, nuns, and missionaries, who want to stay in Peru to perform religious or missionary activities, can apply for a religious visa,…

  • Peruvian residence visa application from abroad

    Foreign nationals, who want to apply for a residence visa in Peru (for example because they are married to a Peruvian, found work in Peru,…

  • Peruvian Retirement Visa

    Foreigners, who receive a state or private pension including social security pension, government pension, employment related pension, union…

  • Peruvian Student Visa

    Foreigners planning to study at a Peruvian educational institution or to do an internship / apprenticeship (without payment!) at a Peruvian…

  • Peruvian Tourist Visa

    When planning a trip to Peru, eventually bureaucratic and visa related matters come to mind. As finding detailed and up-to-date information…

  • Peruvian Volunteer Visa - Visa cooperante

    While Peru has a volunteer visa, the so-called “visa cooperante” (cooperation visa), getting one is such a bureaucratic mess and in most…

  • Peruvian Work Visa

    Foreigners who have a valid and legally signed work contract with a Peruvian company that was approved by the Peruvian Labor Ministry or…

The History of Peru

President Pedro Castillo from 2021 to 2022

The 2021 presidential election saw far-left Pedro Castillo, a political greenhorn in Lima, and hard-right Keiko Fujimori, who is not only the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, but as well an old-timer on the…

Pedro Castillo (1969 - )

José Pedro Castillo Terrones is a former member of the Rondas campesinas, elementary school teacher and union leader. He was the President of Peru from July 28, 2021 until he was removed from office on December 7, 2022.

Peruvian Money Guide

Current Peruvian Coins

Like the current Peruvian banknotes, the Peruvian coins in circulation reflect the country's rich historical and cultural past, but additionally as well Peru’s abundance of natural wealth. Their high-quality and beautiful…

The Woman in the Process of Independence Coin Series

In commemoration of the bicentenary of Peru's independence from Spain, the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) issued the numismatic series “La Mujer en el proceso de la Independencia” (The Woman in the Process of Independence).…

Peru Newsflash

Peru Event Calendar

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June 2019
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Lima Restaurant Week 2019
Gourmets and food lovers pay attention: the Lima Restaurant Week is back where some of Lima’s best restaurants offer a special lunch and dinner menu for an exceptional price.
Burger Fest Vol. 2 in Lima 2019
12:00
After last year’s huge success, the Burger Fest, Peru’s largest burger festival, returns to Lima with a second edition at the beginning of June 2019.
Festival Barrio Latino 2019 in Lima
15:00
The Festival Barrio Latino, the largest event of its kind in Peru, returns to Lima at the beginning of June 2019 with international stars presenting hours of non-stop reggaeton, trap and Latin pop music.
God Level Fest 2019 in Lima
16:45
Great news for all hip-hop lovers in Peru: the finals of the God Level Fest 2019 - Freestyle Rap World Cup, are held for the first time ever in Peru at the beginning of June.
Date : Saturday, 01 June 2019
2
Lima Restaurant Week 2019
Gourmets and food lovers pay attention: the Lima Restaurant Week is back where some of Lima’s best restaurants offer a special lunch and dinner menu for an exceptional price.
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, 02 June 2019
3
Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina
Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June.
Date : Monday, 03 June 2019
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Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina
Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June.
Date : Tuesday, 04 June 2019
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Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina
Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June.
Date : Wednesday, 05 June 2019
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Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina
Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June.
Date : Thursday, 06 June 2019
7
10K Justice League Run in Lima 2019
For the first time the most unique and fun race in the world comes to Peru: the 10K Justice League Run.
Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina
Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June.
Date : Friday, 07 June 2019
8
10K Justice League Run in Lima 2019
For the first time the most unique and fun race in the world comes to Peru: the 10K Justice League Run.
Country Fest 2019 in Oxapampa
Oxapampa, the capital of country music in Peru, once again hosts the Oxapampa Country Fest 2019 at the Arena del Diablo this June.
Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina
Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June.
Somos Pacifico – International traditional Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Colombian cooking get-together
11:00
The Peruvian Ministry of Culture invites to the event “Somos Pacifico – International traditional Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Colombian cooking get-together”.
Cinnamon Fest 2019
12:00
After last year’s huge success, the Cinnamon Fest, Peru’s first fashion & music festival, returns to Lima in June 2019.
Justin Bieber in Lima 2019
Canadian singer and songwriter Justin Bieber, probably the most polarizing figure in the music industry and among the top ten most powerful celebrities in the world, is scheduled to return to Peru in 2019.
Used English Books Sale - Good Shepherd Church June 2019
The used English books sale at the Good Shepherd Church, which is eagerly awaited by many expats in Lima, is back again in June 2019.
Date : Saturday, 08 June 2019
9
10K Justice League Run in Lima 2019
For the first time the most unique and fun race in the world comes to Peru: the 10K Justice League Run.
Country Fest 2019 in Oxapampa
Oxapampa, the capital of country music in Peru, once again hosts the Oxapampa Country Fest 2019 at the Arena del Diablo this June.
Date : Sunday, 09 June 2019
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Icons of Classic Rock in Lima 2019
20:00
In June five legends of the great classic rock bands Toto, Kansas, Journey, Boston and Chicago pay Peru a visit and join their talents on the stage of the Plaza Arena Jockey for the monumental Icons of Classic Rock concert.
Date : Thursday, 13 June 2019
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Chayanne in Lima 2019 – Desde el Alma Tour
21:00
Chayanne, the extremely popular Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor, returns to Peru as part of his Desde el Alma Tour giving a concert at the Jockey Club in Lima in mid-June.
Date : Saturday, 15 June 2019
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Peru Gaming Show 2019
This year already in its 17th edition, the Peru Gaming Show, an international gaming fair which is considered the most important event in the industry in Latin America, is held at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima in June 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 19 June 2019
20
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”.
Peru Gaming Show 2019
This year already in its 17th edition, the Peru Gaming Show, an international gaming fair which is considered the most important event in the industry in Latin America, is held at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima in June 2019.
Date : Thursday, 20 June 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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
Date : Friday, 21 June 2019
22
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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
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, 22 June 2019
23
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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
Inti Raymi of Campoy in Lima 2019
10:00
The Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy in Lima’s district San Juan de Lurigancho is once again the venue for the 12th Inti Raymi celebration in the Peruvian capital.
Date : Sunday, 23 June 2019
24
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
Date : Monday, 24 June 2019
25
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
Date : Tuesday, 25 June 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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
Date : Wednesday, 26 June 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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
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 : Thursday, 27 June 2019
28
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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
Selvamonos - Music and Art Festival 2019 in Oxapampa
In 2019 “Selvamonos”, the iconic Peruvian festivals that combine music, art, nature and food, is back with 3 different events. After the “Electro Selvamonos” and the “Selvamonos - Parada Lima”, the Selvamonos season reaches its peak with the original Selvamonos festival in Oxapampa in June.
Festival Vive Chorrillos 2019
18:00
As part of its anniversary celebrations the municipality of Lima’s district Chorrillos invites to the Festival Vive Chorrillos at the end of June 2019.
Super Tono Noventero (90s Party) – Anniversary Edition 2019
20:00
The Super Tono Noventero, the party for all lovers of the 90s is back at the end of June in a special anniversary edition.
Matadero® Pride 2019
21:00
Let your true colors shine at the Matadero Pride 2019 celebrating the Pride Month and Love with lots of music, dancing and entertainment.
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 : Friday, 28 June 2019
29
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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
Selvamonos - Music and Art Festival 2019 in Oxapampa
In 2019 “Selvamonos”, the iconic Peruvian festivals that combine music, art, nature and food, is back with 3 different events. After the “Electro Selvamonos” and the “Selvamonos - Parada Lima”, the Selvamonos season reaches its peak with the original Selvamonos festival in Oxapampa in June.
Sodoma Pride 2019
20:00
After the Pride Parade in Lima’s city center continue the celebrations for Pride Month at the Casa Paz Soldán in which Sodoma put a lot of color, pride and love for this special Pride 2019.
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, 29 June 2019
30
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”.
National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019
At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
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 : Sunday, 30 June 2019

Upcoming Events in Peru

27
Jul
Pisco Day in Peru
28
Jul
Fiestas Patrias celebrations - Peru's Independence Day
29
Jul
The Great Military Parade of Peru
01
Aug
National Alpaca Day celebration
01
Aug
Day of Pachamama celebrations in Peru

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