Peru Travel Portal http://www.meetmyperu.com Your U.S. Based Resource Portal For Traveling, Living and Enjoying Peru Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:52:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 About Lily http://www.meetmyperu.com/about-lily/ http://www.meetmyperu.com/about-lily/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:15:12 +0000 admin http://www.meetmyperu.com/?p=898 Hello, and welcome to my website Meet My Peru.Com.

My name is Lily Portal, and I would love to introduce you to one of the most enchanting parts of the world, Peru.

My purpose for creating this informative website portal is to promote the spectacular country of Peru and its rich, historic culture, and to answer any questions you may have while planning your trip, or move, to my wonderful country.

In summary goal is to be your personal Peruvian society and travel advisor.

I was born in the Andes Mountain city of Huancayo, Peru, where I resided with my extended family for the first 16 years of my life. My Grandfather owned a large estate and dairy farm, and my father owned a retail clothing store, where I learned much of my business excellence.

At the age of 16 I moved to the capital city of Lima with my mother and father along with my two brothers and sister. It was there that I married and gave birth to my beautiful daughter, Gina. It wasn’t long before I knew…

]]> http://www.meetmyperu.com/about-lily/feed/ 0 Huancayo – Attractions http://www.meetmyperu.com/huancayo-attractions/ http://www.meetmyperu.com/huancayo-attractions/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:09:05 +0000 admin http://www.meetmyperu.com/?p=896 Torre Torre: Geological formations of red clay that were naturally eroded by the wind and rain to resemble castle, towers and suggestive silhouettes.

Ingenio Trout Hatchery: is the largest trout farm in Peru. It is located 28 kilometers northeast of the city of Huancayo.

Sunday Fair: The Sunday market is the most popular place to do your shopping.
Native Andean people make this journey there once a week. They come dressed in their colorful “Sunday Best” and display their booths for 12 blocks along the Huancavelica Avenue.
Everything from handmade rugs, bags and musical instruments can be found in this open air market. Shops, cafes and galleries are also plentiful in the city of Huancayo, just minutes away

La Merced Church: This church was built in honor of the Mercedes Virgin. It is a historic monument where the Peruvian Constitutional Congress was held for the first time in 1839.

Liberty Hill: At about 1 Km from the city you will find Liberty Hill Natural Observatory of Mantaro Valley. Known as the highest viewpoint of the city, from there you can see the whole town. It also…

]]> http://www.meetmyperu.com/huancayo-attractions/feed/ 0 Retire in Peru – Overview http://www.meetmyperu.com/retire-overview/ http://www.meetmyperu.com/retire-overview/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:06 +0000 admin http://www.meetmyperu.com/?p=878 Life flies by quickly and before you know it the time to retire is upon you. Many people make the decision to spend their “Golden Years” living abroad. If Peru is one of those countries that you are considering to enjoy for a period of time, there are some important facts to consider on how to make it an easy transition. There are websites and informational books that can give you an overview of the practicalities and realities of living and working in this fabulous country. Listed are just a few points to consider as you start your project.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Depending on where you are coming from and where you are planning to live, you may be subject to entry restrictions. You should contact the embassy of the country that you are planning to move to. Ask them about the requirements that you will need to fulfill to gain unrestricted entry. Go to www.embassyworld.com to get that information. You may also call, visit or write to the country’s embassy that is located nearest to you.

RESEARCHING THE LIFESTYLE
After…

]]> http://www.meetmyperu.com/retire-overview/feed/ 0 Lima Museums http://www.meetmyperu.com/lima-museums/ http://www.meetmyperu.com/lima-museums/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:58:52 +0000 admin http://www.meetmyperu.com/?p=873 Gold Museum of Lima

Gold Museum of Lima
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Museo de Oro del Peru (Museum of Peruvian Gold) Location: Plaza Bolívar, Pueblo Libre
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:15am to 5:00pm, Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Telephone: 463-5070 and 463-2009
Website: http://mnaah.perucultural.org.pe/
Founded by Julio C. Tello in 1938; exhibition of the biggest historical collection in Peru, more than 100 thousand pieces, from all the Peruvian cultures, ordered in didactic and chronological way. Ceramic pieces, metallic pieces, fabrics, funeral bales, sculptures carved in stone, etc.

Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera(Archaeological museum Rafael Larco Herrera)
Location: Bolivar Avenue No. 1515, Pueblo Libre
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Telephone: 461-1312 and 461-1835
Website: http://museolarco.perucultural.org.pe/
Founded in 1926, on an old mansion built in 1707. This museum harbors the biggest private collection of pre-columbine art that exists in the world. Exhibition of archaeological pieces of ceramic, gold, stone, wood and textile of pre-Hispanic cultures, especially the Peruvian northern cultures. Outstanding the “Sala de Arte Textil” (Textile Art room), the “Gran Sala de la Cultura” (Great Room of the Culture), and the “Bóveda Sala de Oro” (vault Gold Room). It also exhibits…]]> http://www.meetmyperu.com/lima-museums/feed/ 0 Site Map http://www.meetmyperu.com/site-map/ http://www.meetmyperu.com/site-map/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:57 +0000 admin http://www.meetmyperu.com/?p=839 peru overview
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Address: Santa Catalina Angosta 135, 2do Piso
E-Mail: greens@cuscorestaurants.com
Web Page: http://www.cuscorestaurants.com
Description: It is located in San Blas, the bohemian neighborhood of Cusco.

Cafe Cultural Sur Andino
Address: Calle Arequipa 251
E-Mail: reservas@atalayaperu.com
Web Page: http://www.cafesurandino.com/
Description: The “Café Cultural Sur Andino” is not only a café. Behind its facade of colonial archs, as many buildings in Cusco, the Incaic foundations speak about history
Map Cafe
Address: Plaza Nazarenas 231
E-Mail: mapcafe@cuscorestaurants.com
Web Page: http://www.cuscorestaurants.com/
Description: Be part of a merger of Peruvian haute cuisine and Pre-Colombian Art. The MAP Café witch is distinguished for its integral cuisine, combines the best of the central Andeans obtaining new dishes that fascinates the sense of taste
El Truco
Address: Plaza Regocijo Nº 261
E-Mail: inturegperu@hotmail.com
Description: Be part of a merger of Peruvian haute cuisine and Pre-Colombian Art. The MAP Café witch is distinguished for its integral cuisine, combines the best of the central Andeans obtaining new dishes that fascinates the sense of taste
Inka Grill
Address: Portal de Panes 115 Plaza de Armas
E-Mail: info@inkagrillcusco.com
Web Page: http://www.cuscorestaurants.com
Description: Conveniently, it’s locates in a portal of The Main Square of Cusco, with a majestic view of the colonial churches, here you can find the “Inka…]]> http://www.meetmyperu.com/cusco-restaurants/feed/ 0 Cusco – Churches http://www.meetmyperu.com/cusco-churches/ http://www.meetmyperu.com/cusco-churches/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:42:47 +0000 admin http://www.meetmyperu.com/?p=755 Cusco Church

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The Cathedral
Location: Plaza de Armas
Hours: 10:00AM to 06:00 PM
Located at one side of the main square of Cusco, it was build over one of the most important temple in the Inca period dedicated to the God Wiracocha. The platform of the construction has the shape of a Latin cross, and it’s composed by five naves in roman style.
It was built in 1560. It was finish in 1668. The difference in the majority of the temples in Cusco, they didn’t suffer any damages in the earthquake of 1650. Like the one in Lima, the Cathedral of Cusco has gothic characteristic, Manieriste Renaissance and Baroque. It has two towers that are very solid, its lateral façades are maneriste and the central one is baroque.
It has amazing altars with a very renaissance style such as baroque and neoclassic. They are beautiful works of cusquenian art, its pulpit made out of wood and all carved by hand. It also has many paintings from the school of art of Cusco, paintings from the artist Diego Quispe Tito, Basilio…

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Over the centuries one thing still remains intact with the Peruvians. It has remained a Christian country, with about 80% Catholic. You will find churches on just about every street corner where the locals, today, still gather to worship. The rich history can be experienced by visiting some of the oldest churches still standing. Much restoration of these landmark cathedrals is being done to keep the heart of religion and the essence of its beauty alive. Below is a list of suggested churches and cathedrals that are recommended to stop and visit on your journey through the ancient doors of time.

CATEDRAL DE LIMA
Established 1645, this cathedral displays the exceptional carvings and mosaics throughout, with an adjoining museum, Museo de Arte Religioso de la Catedral de Lima, displaying paintings, sculptures and religious objects to view.

San Francisco Church

San Francisco Church
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IGLESIA Y CONVENTO DE SAN FRANCISCO
This church and convent is next to the Cathedral of Lima and is one of the most recognized religious structures in all of Latin America. In it…

]]> http://www.meetmyperu.com/lima-churches/feed/ 1 Cusco – Hotels http://www.meetmyperu.com/cusco-hotels/ http://www.meetmyperu.com/cusco-hotels/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:04:50 +0000 admin http://www.meetmyperu.com/?p=749 Hotel Tupac Yupanqui:
Calle San Agustín 236 – Cusco
Hotel Tupac Yupanqui is a small yet enchanting hotel located to the center of Cuzco. It boasts both Inca and Colonial architecture in a dynamic way that is so classic of Cuzco. The rooms are comfortable and all have ensuite bathrooms, a safe box, heaters, and cable TV. The hotel also features a beautiful courtyard at its center.

Hotel del Prado Inn:
Calle Suecia 310, Cuzco
Located right on the main plaza and in the heart of Cuzco’s thriving nightlife, the Del Prado Inn is a cozy, mid-sized hotel with 18 rooms including two suites with in private Jacuzzis. With decorative stone lined walls and rooms offering balcony views of the cobblestone streets below, the hotel provides comfortable amenities accompanied by friendly and very helpful service. This is an excellent lodging option for those looking to be close to the action.

Hotel Casa Andina Clasic:
Portal Espinar 142, Cuzco
Rustic and cozy, the Plaza Hotel is located a block and a half from the Main Square and surrounded by restaurants, bars, discotheques and stores.…

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The Cathedral Church also called, Santa Catalina is located in La Plaza de Armas. It was built, at the end of the 17th Century and beginning of the 18th Century, completely by hand cut stone. Its facade, with two truncated towers, depicts the Baroque style architecture while the beautiful salomonic columns take you back to the medieval arabesque period. Inside one can see an imposing, large Altar, made of brass and recovered entirely with gold leaf applications along with the Sacrarium” Chapel hand sculpted in stone.

The San Francisco Church. This singular architectural work entirely of hand cut stone, is part of…

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