Typical Peruvian Fruits

Thanks to Peru's three major climate zones, coast, highlands and jungle, a great variety of fruits can be found in the country. Some are native to Peru, exotic or rarely known abroad, can be seen in every (super) market around the world. While you can buy bananas, apples, pears, grapes, passion fruits, papayas and many more common fruits on the Peruvian markets as well, have a look for some unique fruits coming originally from Peru or being important ingredients in the local cuisine.

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Limon Peruano

Limon Peruano

Typical Peruvian Fruits
The Limón peruano is a star ingredient in the Peruvian cuisine and a must in every kitchen. Its unique, intense flavor and extreme acidity give many savory and sweet dishes as well as drinks and other goodies their unmistakable Peruvian touch.
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Lucuma

Lucuma

Typical Peruvian Fruits
Lucuma is undoubtly the most popular fruit in Peru. The native subtropical fruit, which some even name "The last gold of the Incas” and consider as the “national fruit”, is grown in the Peruvian Andes since ancient times.
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Chirimoya

Chirimoya

Typical Peruvian Fruits
Chirimoya or Cherimoya, in English also known as Custard Apples, are native to the Andean highlands of Peru. The Chirimoya looks like no other fruit; it’s heart-shaped with rough-textured but thin skin which varies from a yellow-green to a dark green.
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Aguaymanto

Aguaymanto

Typical Peruvian Fruits
Aguaymanto (physalis peruviana) is a plant and its fruits native to the Peruvian Andes. The incredible berries with many names - locally they are also known as uchuva, uvilla or ushun, abroad as cape gooseberry, golden berry, Peruvian cherry or even Inca Berry and Pichuberry (referring to the Incas and Machu Picchu to associate it with Peru) are...
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Pitahaya

Pitahaya

Typical Peruvian Fruits
The Pitahaya, also known as Dragon Fruit, pitaya, pitajon, yaurero and warakko, is native to Mexico, Central America and some Southern American countries like Peru. Pitahaya is the fruit of a cactus and comes in three colors: yellow with white flesh, pink with pink flesh and pink with white flesh.
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Pepino (dulce)

Pepino (dulce)

Typical Peruvian Fruits
The pepino or pepino dulce is native to the temperate Andean regions of Peru. The plant is not known in the wild, and its origins are unclear. Pepinos come in different sizes and shapes, from small to large, round or oval.
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Guayaba

Guayaba

Typical Peruvian Fruits
Guayabas, better known as guavas, originated in Mexico, but already in ancient times these fruits were cultivated in Central and South America. Remains of the actual fruit and seeds were found during archaeological excavations in Peru revealing that Guavas were part of the diet and natural medicine of Pre-Incan cultures.
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Camu Camu

Camu Camu

Typical Peruvian Fruits
Camu Camu, also known as cacari, camocamo or myrciaria dubia, is native to the Peruvian lowland jungle and grows on bushy trees along riverbanks and in flooded areas of the Amazon rainforest. Its extraordinary high Vitamin C content in combination with other for our body beneficial nutrients makes Camu Camu another Peruvian superfood.
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Tumbo

Tumbo

Typical Peruvian Fruits
Tumbo is part of the passion fruit family. In English it's called banana passionfruit because its size and shape resembles a small thick banana. The orange, passionfruit-like cluster of black seeds and pulp is enclosed by a firm yellow skin.
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Aguaje

Aguaje

Typical Peruvian Fruits
Moriche palm trees are native to the tropical Amazon regions of Peru. The palm fruits, which are called Aguaje in Peru, have a reddish-purple-brown tough skin with a texture similar to a pineapple. Beneath the skin is a thin layer of a firm, yellowish-orange pulp which covers a large seed.
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La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Alta Gama Wine Fest 2022
The Alta Gama Wine Fest, Peru’s and probably Latin America’s most important fair for high-quality wines, is back in its 11th edition at the Country Club Hotel in San Isidro, Lima at the beginning of July.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 01 July 2022
2
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Alta Gama Wine Fest 2022
The Alta Gama Wine Fest, Peru’s and probably Latin America’s most important fair for high-quality wines, is back in its 11th edition at the Country Club Hotel in San Isidro, Lima at the beginning of July.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 02 July 2022
3
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 03 July 2022
4
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Monday, 04 July 2022
5
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Tuesday, 05 July 2022
6
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Wednesday, 06 July 2022
7
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Thursday, 07 July 2022
8
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Friday, 08 July 2022
9
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Saturday, 09 July 2022
10
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Sunday, 10 July 2022
11
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Monday, 11 July 2022
12
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Tuesday, 12 July 2022
13
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Wednesday, 13 July 2022
14
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Thursday, 14 July 2022
15
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Friday, 15 July 2022
16
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
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 : Saturday, 16 July 2022
17
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
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, 17 July 2022
18
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Monday, 18 July 2022
19
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Tuesday, 19 July 2022
20
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Wednesday, 20 July 2022
21
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Thursday, 21 July 2022
22
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Friday, 22 July 2022
23
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Saturday, 23 July 2022
24
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Pisco Day in Peru
Since 1999, Pisco, Peru's national drink and famous grape brandy, has its very own day of celebrations
Date : Sunday, 24 July 2022
25
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Monday, 25 July 2022
26
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Tuesday, 26 July 2022
27
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Wednesday, 27 July 2022
28
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
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.
Date : Thursday, 28 July 2022
29
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
The Great Military Parade of Peru
As part of the official celebrations of Peru’s National Holiday, the Fiestas Patrias, on 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 : Friday, 29 July 2022
30
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Saturday, 30 July 2022
31
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Sunday, 31 July 2022

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