Kultur & Alltag

Geschichten, Menschen und Traditionen aus Peru – von Geschichte und Küche bis zu persönlichen Reiseberichten und dem Alltag.

12.05.2026

Peru introduces new commemoration day for German and Austrian settlers

Day of Remembrance Peru: For the first time, the Peruvian Congress officially honors German and Austrian settlers who came to Peru in the 19th cent...

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14.04.2026

Pajaten Bremen – why we keep going back

Pajaten Bremen is a Peruvian restaurant located at Graf-Moltke-Straße 26 in Bremen. The location is central and easily accessible. Guests will find...

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07.04.2026

Sabor Latino Berlin put to the test: Perusino was here

Sabor Latino had been on our list for a while. A visit was meant to show how close Berlin gets to Peru. The evening at Sabor Latino left an honest ...

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18.08.2025

The BAP Unión at SAIL 2025 – Peru flies its flag in the heart of Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven, August 14, 2025. Days before the first sails appeared on the horizon, a special tension lay over the city. Hotels were fully booked, s...

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25.07.2024

The Marinera - Peru, Africa and Europe united

The Marinera is one of Peru's most well-known dances. It combines music, movement, regional identity, and the cultural diversity of the coast, espe...

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21.04.2024

The rivers of Peru: lifelines of a diverse country

Peru is characterized by rivers that flow from the Andes through rainforest, valleys, and lowlands, feeding large parts of the Amazon basin.

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21.04.2024

Peru: The Majesty of the Peruvian Mountains: An Overview of the Highest

Peru's highest peaks are located in the Andes and shape the landscape, climate, spirituality, trekking, and mountaineering. The Cordillera Blanca a...

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24.03.2024

Maca from Peru: Andean Root, Tradition, and Effects

Maca grows at extreme altitudes in the Peruvian Andes and is considered a traditional cultivated plant. Between superfood marketing, cultural histo...

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21.01.2024

The Amazon in Peru: Rainforest, Animals, and Travel Planning

The Peruvian Amazon is vast, biodiverse, and not to be planned casually. Those wishing to experience Iquitos, Pacaya Samiria, Manu, or Puerto Maldo...

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21.01.2024

Peru Travel Tips: Altitude, Money, Safety, and Machu Picchu

Altitude, cash, Machu Picchu, night buses, drinking water, Amazon, cuisine, and safety: these tips will help you plan a realistic and well-prepared...

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17.01.2024

Quinoa from Peru: Andean Grain, Cuisine, and Culture

Quinoa is considered one of the most well-known foods from the Andes. In Peru, the plant connects nutrition, agriculture, history, and modern expor...

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10.01.2024

Tourism in Peru: Recovery, Crisis, and Opportunities

Peru's tourism sector has experienced a severe shock since the pandemic. The country is now visibly recovering, but safety, formality, infrastructu...

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30.12.2023

Noah's Trip to Peru: Lima, Paracas, Machu Picchu, and Chicama

From Lima to Paracas, Huacachina, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Chicama, and Máncora: a personal travelogue th...

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27.12.2023

Beer in Peru: Brewing Chamber, Culture, and Sustainability

The Cámara Cervecera del Perú connects large breweries and craft beer brands with the goal of sustainably developing the beer industry, promoting r...

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25.12.2023

Beyond All Borders: Sister Margarita and Cachaquito

Sister Margarita of the Canonesas de la Cruz and local helpers demonstrate what direct support in Peru can look like: close to the people, personal...

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15.12.2023

Christmas in the Amazon: Traditions of the Peruvian Jungle

In the Peruvian Amazon, Christmas is celebrated with music, nativity scenes, Pastoreadas, regional food, and strong community. The jungle gives the...

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15.12.2023

Christmas in Cusco: Niño Manuelito and Santurantikuy

In Cusco, Christmas combines Catholic tradition, Quechua culture, music, handicrafts, and the famous Santurantikuy market on December 24th.

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14.12.2023

Christmas in Peru: Traditions in Chiclayo and Lima

Christmas in Peru is mainly celebrated around Nochebuena. Between family dinners, Panetón, hot chocolate, nativity scenes, music, and regional cust...

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14.12.2023

Black Christmas in Peru: Afro-Peruvian Christmas in Ica

Navidad Negra is a unique Christmas tradition of Afro-Peruvian culture on Peru's southern central coast. In Chincha and Ica, faith, dance, zapateo,...

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13.12.2023

Sister Margarita: Christmas Joy for Children in Peru

In Peru, Sister Margarita of the Canonesses of the Cross is preparing small Christmas gifts for children. The initiative is supported by donations ...

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12.12.2023

Perú - Short messages

This section presents breaking news about Peru to keep readers up to date on important events and developments in the country. From political chang...

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09.12.2023

Sofia Kourtesis: Lima, Berlin, and the Album Madres

Sofia Kourtesis combines electronic music, memories of Lima, Berlin club culture, and personal family stories. Her debut album Madres made this con...

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07.12.2023

Arequipa in Peru: White City, Volcanoes, and Colca Canyon

Arequipa is one of the most impressive cities in southern Peru. The city combines colonial sillar architecture, a strong regional cuisine, volcanic...

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07.12.2023

Wititi Dance in Colca Canyon: Culture and UNESCO Heritage

The Wititi dance from the Colca Valley in the Arequipa region is one of Peru's best-known traditional dances. Since 2015, it has been a UNESCO Inta...

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06.12.2023

Tourism in Peru: Figures, Recovery, and Destinations

Peru is experiencing a significant recovery in tourism after the difficult years of the pandemic. International arrivals are rising again, domestic...

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