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COLCA BECOMES A PARTICLE HUNTER! 5,000 sensors to catch ghost particles from space
5,000 sensors, massive rock faces, and particles from space: The international TAMBO project aims to turn the Colca Canyon into a neutrino observatory.
Peru's sol makes the dollar look old: Why the currency is suddenly so strong
The dollar only costs around S/ 3.36 in Peru. PeruMagazin explains why the trade surplus, copper, gold, and high reserves are currently strengthening the sol.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru: Vatican releases official travel itinerary
The Vatican has published the official itinerary: Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru in November 2026, with stops in Lima, Chiclayo, Cajamarca, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
Mysterious owl from northern Peru – is it really a new species?
Bubo jalca was described in 2026 from the northern Andes of Peru. However, experts are debating whether the mysterious owl is actually a distinct species.
Heidelberg Materials is acquiring 70 percent of Cementos Inka. The German building materials group is thus entering the Peruvian cement market directly.
Almost 16 tons of waste recovered off the coast of Piura
Professional divers have recovered 15,846 kilograms of trash off the coast of Piura. A particularly large number of old tires were found on the seabed.
Seven golds: Peru impresses at the 2026 South American Games
Peru has already won 35 medals at the 2026 South American Games. Seven gold medals and numerous successes characterize the interim results in Santa Fe.
13-MILLION-YEAR SHOCK IN PERU! Researcher thought it was a stone – then he saw THE TEETH
For more than 13 million years, it lay hidden. Then a researcher discovered bones and teeth: a nearly complete ancient manatee skull has been brought to light in the Amazon.