http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-history-blog.html Find the latest updates at about-peru-history.com en-us peru history Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:29:14 GMT Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:29:14 GMT about-peru-history.com 7a587ced8fa553c1eb8617d8aeecce06 http://www.about-peru-history.com/index.html Peru History is best known because the country was the home of the Inca empire. Find out everything about Peru history, geography, people, cities, food, culture, attractions, travel and much more!. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:29:11 GMT 5c885a3cc1c9001dc3ecc1a4d76e8c95 http://www.about-peru-history.com/maria-parado-de-bellido.html Andrea Maria Parado de Bellido was born in Huamanga, Ayacucho, July 5, 1777. When she was only 15 years old, she married Mariano Bellido and had 7 children. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:26:36 GMT e9deb701afa21c0287a3524cdd803202 http://www.about-peru-history.com/manco-inca.html Manco Inca Yupanqui was born in 1515 in Cusco for some people, for others in Tiahuanaco. His parents were the Emperor Huayna Capac and the Coya Mama Runtu. As a member of the Inca royalty, he was raised by great amautas in the Yachayhuasi of the imperial capital. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:48:43 GMT f520aa5efcad33742969db591407a426 http://www.about-peru-history.com/santa-rosa-de-lima.html Santa Rosa de Lima day is celebrated on August 30th as a tribute to the woman who 400 years ago surprised Lima by its immense religious faith and vocation of service to the most needed people. Today, she is considered the patroness of the Republic of Peru, the National Police and the Nurses. And her home is one of the most important sanctuaries of America. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:13:47 GMT 9a7d1aa72b223c170f58204778e7c90b http://www.about-peru-history.com/alpacas-in-peru.html Alpacas in Peru inhabit the high Andes above 3,800 m. The alpaca is an animal with an harmonious fine walk and slender body covered with a fiber called vellon. Its main production is the fiber, that has various colors. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:03:03 GMT e7b6cdb47c90a9ab489063327d6a77d8 http://www.about-peru-history.com/christmas-in-peru.html Christmas in Peru is characterized by a family get together on christmas eve to have dinner with food that is very typical of this date, after dinner, family members give presents to each other and celebrate together. Christmas is the main festival of the Christian calendar in Peru. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:24:58 GMT b75c758096601e6638e204b3414dffd8 http://www.about-peru-history.com/yurimaguas-peru.html The District of Yurimaguas Peru, is located in the Huallaga River drainage system. It has an area of more than 2.500 km2 with an estimated population of 61.968 inhabitants (2005). Yurimaguas is the first district in economic importance of the province of Upper Amazon. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:04:55 GMT c17a33f6c40418dbd27b3532abf2a27b http://www.about-peru-history.com/miguel-grau.html (Miguel Grau Seminario, Paita, 1834 - Punta Angamos, 1879) Marino and Peruvian military, naval heroe of the Battle of Angamos. Miguel Grau was son of Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:55:56 GMT 39c8b653df68edc803a2ac357419d82a http://www.about-peru-history.com/callao-peru.html Callao Peru is regarded by many people as a seaside suburb of Lima, in fact, it is certainly a city but can not avoid being overshadowed by its proximity to the capital of Peru, Lima. However, touristic infrastructure in Callao, is well developed and the charm of the surrounding sandy beaches is evident. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:52:02 GMT 828da302794db68cb1dda34de7887bcc http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-independence.html Peru Independence from Spanish rule and any other foreign domination was declared on July 28 1821. The Liberation Army of Peru left the port of Valparaiso, on August 20, 1820. The expedition consisted of 4118 men. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:17:34 GMT 073b4a2b980e6829c4e69e372a4e402e http://www.about-peru-history.com/john-pescoran-painter.html John Pescoran is a Peruvian American surreal pop artist (or just pop artist) who was born in Lima, Peru in 1980. John Pescoran is a notable and prolific Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:01:51 GMT 7b91459ffe08745a4013880b5d417399 http://www.about-peru-history.com/cesar-vallejo.html Cesar Vallejo was a great poet from Peru. He studied at the National University of San Marcos in Lima, 1916. He wrote Los Heraldos Negros , one of the Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:53:13 GMT 4b1cc221dde820a443bd846b193da38c http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-earthquakes.html Peru Earthquakes have been happening for over 400 years, but one of the most remembered, 100,000 people died, is the 1970 one. Before that, it was back in 1868 that there was a devastating earthquake of 9.0 (Richter scale) where more than 25,000 people lost their lives. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:33:28 GMT 0bf3d87513faea1d97d67a9df6df46e5 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-investment.html Peru Investment can be a very interesting option now a days. With major unstable economies in USA and Europe, many investors are looking at emerging countries such as Peru. The goverment is trying to attract foreign and local investment in all sectors. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:54:52 GMT e4817659c38b8428e6797f5693f12e41 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-ufo.html A big number of Peru UFO sightings are reported every year. This is a country where the UFOs misteries date back to the inca civilization. One of the main places where it is believed to be connected with extraterrestrial life and contact is the Nazca Lines. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:13:59 GMT bcbbda7f6e6e53f3299368051eeb55e5 http://www.about-peru-history.com/travel-to-machu-picchu.html If you are thinking to travel to Machu Picchu, probably the best time to go is between the months of May until October because the weather is drier. Do not miss a visit to the Lost City of the Incas, you will never forget it. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:11:59 GMT ae510e399f13ac9e14dc2d4b29b3f27e http://www.about-peru-history.com/teofilo-cubillas-el-nene-cubillas.html Teofilo Cubillas was a famous football player in Peru and all around the world. He played in the Peru national team that won the America Cup in 1975. El Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:58:18 GMT 3482186353320a8cc7454da026a0f917 http://www.about-peru-history.com/san-pedro-cactus.html San Pedro cactus is native from the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is mainly used with medicinal purposes and has been used in shamanic healing ceremonies and religious divination in the Andes Mountains region for thousand of years. Mon, 23 May 2011 17:30:21 GMT 06a7cf242626abef9ffab16245ae83e8 http://www.about-peru-history.com/coca-plant.html The coca plant is one of the most misunderstood plants, most commonly known for being the plant which cocaine is derived from, it has the stereotype of being a dangerous plant. The first known documentation of the plant was in 1783, but it was not classified until 1786, where it was given the name Erythroxylum coca. Thu, 19 May 2011 19:27:53 GMT f0044e4c51b3bb0d64edc07d8e821511 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-coast.html Peru Coast is one of the most enthralled and amazing interface of land and sea in the world. The Peruvian coast line stretch from north to south. Wed, 11 May 2011 17:07:44 GMT 8466645bbdd66e7c9f4c93fcac21309a http://www.about-peru-history.com/amazon-rainforest-deforestation.html Amazon Rainforest Deforestation; nature lovers have notably said that the tropical jungle, the Amazon rainforest, is said to be the most beautiful place on earth. To my experience, it truly is! Whether you are exploring the breath taking sites filled with millions of different fruits, plants, insects, or animals, the Amazonia is a place that will never be forgotten once you have traveled it. Tue, 10 May 2011 17:38:30 GMT d5b2d23a6286204cdce64c86df11f4d3 http://www.about-peru-history.com/amazon-rainforest-plants.html The diversity of the Amazon rainforest plants is absolutely breathtaking. When walking into the rainforest, is like walking into a real tropical paradise filled with a diversity of beautiful plants. Mon, 09 May 2011 09:32:40 GMT 83ca5d768f86286e345aba20bbb5e454 http://www.about-peru-history.com/amazon-rainforest-facts.html Amazon Rainforest Facts: did you know that the Amazon jungle is so big that it actually spreads over 8 different South American countries? These countries consist of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:42:42 GMT d6cf6403d8d1a8edcd792e29055360e3 http://www.about-peru-history.com/amazon-rainforest-animals.html The diversity of the Amazon Rainforest animals is breath taking and absolutely stunning, amongst the different animals that live within the Amazon Rainforest, are the Spider Monkeys. This species of monkeys are known for their capacity of growing up to two feet tall. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:25:51 GMT d1fd6947efc4d0600ba829488e1cc0c4 http://www.about-peru-history.com/ayahuasca-peru.html Ayahuasca Peru, the plants that infused in order to create this brew can only be found in the Amazonian jungle. Many travelers are even driven to the Amazon rainforest as a result of their curiosity in regards to the Amerindian tribe and this reputable Ayahuasca brew that has been created by them. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:54:26 GMT ffe5ecb5df7ce31064630487372ee8dd http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-andes-mountains.html Peru Andes Mountains serve as great attractions to the tons of visitors who not only come in search of the Inca civilization but also to bask in the glory of a country that boasted of a civilization when the word's meaning was still unknown to the other parts of the world. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:07:46 GMT 349f3cbbd52f7da2bb4e68f446d4df55 http://www.about-peru-history.com/urubamba-river.html The Urubamba River is located in Peru and it is most commonly characterized as being a partially navigable headwater of the Amazon River. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:04:50 GMT 940e23751c7f06eb2f6ccbccaf518b97 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-river.html The Amazon Peru River is characterized as being the second largest river in the whole world. On that note, I should add that its magnificence is truly as grand as itself. The Amazon River also has the largest drainage basin on the planet, with one fifth of the world's complete water flow. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:30:36 GMT 5e000813c8c6f39dc11df1368cbd2a0c http://www.about-peru-history.com/loreto-peru.html The capital of Loreto Peru is Iquitos, which was established around 1750s. The city is situated in the middle of the left bank of the Amazon River and the Nanay River. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:52:27 GMT 50c4c3195933f8f9142c875721149e70 http://www.about-peru-history.com/tourism-for-allsharon-moore-myers.html My first trip to Peru was in 1973 when I competed in the Pan-American Wheelchair Games. I met so many wonderful people who gave their best to me. My husband Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:28:12 GMT 107e0b9cd39a7dcecb9bb72cdd3b720a http://www.about-peru-history.com/amazon-rainforest-peru.html The Amazon rainforest Peru is one of the country's biggest tourist attractions. It covers more than half of Peru and accounts for thirteen percent of the total Amazon rainforest and seven percent of the rainforest left on the planet. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:44:15 GMT 7f388e099b97bfad71a251f256924e21 http://www.about-peru-history.com/inti-raymi-festival.html The Inti Raymi Festival have day fairs, exhibitions and people dancing on the streets in the mornings and live music concerts, featuring the best of Peruvian music in the evenings. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:31:07 GMT a8c2ced59fe25941a44a3c214f56054c http://www.about-peru-history.com/peruvian-music.html Peruvian music is a real treat from heaven. The ancient strings of Andean music have blended really well with both European and African music. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:17:36 GMT feedf41cfbc78ee65f09c529bbe58359 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peruvian-dance.html Traditional Peruvian dance as well as modern forms of dancing are both very popular among Peruvians. It is needless to state that their dance forms are very much like their culture - rich and vibrant. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:40:06 GMT 59877b22a2c8f6d7c847a902810fd67f http://www.about-peru-history.com/peruvian-wine.html Peruvian wine producers have never been known for their aggressive and widespread marketing. In fact, this nation has been lagging behind when compared to Argentina and Chile. However, things are changing. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:39:56 GMT 392420e6bc295768f70bc4c9c77063dc http://www.about-peru-history.com/real-estate-peru.html Finding real estate Peru property is not a very difficult task. You will get a good number of estate agents who would help you to find the kind of property that you want to invest into. Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:14:23 GMT 01f9d82d7a9d44a05cadf17e425eb1f0 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-air-travel.html If you are planning a tour to Peru, knowing about various Peru air travel options will help you enjoy your tour to the optimum. To begin with, it would help to know that for international flights, Jorge Chavez International Airport serves as the gateway to the country. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:36:37 GMT 90dca4830ae38c8515ce0d573780541b http://www.about-peru-history.com/trujillo-peru.html Trujillo Peru is known as the Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:29:12 GMT d6d8d2f976f21019f808acaea0028906 http://www.about-peru-history.com/piura-peru.html Historically, Piura Peru, is considered to be the first Spanish city ever established in South America. It was way back in 1532 that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro established this city and named it San Miguel de Piura. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:06:50 GMT ebc9125a1b66ad003fae1492e0c2739f http://www.about-peru-history.com/money-peru-transfer.html It is important to know and understand the various modes of safe and quick money Peru transfer that are allowed. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:45:23 GMT c0396d0589efc211f4b73121d023360d http://www.about-peru-history.com/holidays-peru.html The holidays Peru can offer are ideal if you want to enjoy adventurous, cultural or turistic attractions that offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:05:39 GMT 6f004d9a90dc965bad4477c7d7fe9418 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-advertising.html Peru Advertising for a fraction of the regular cost. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:58:51 GMT dbe904db281a975120ca7f0c4510fdcb http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-website-advertising.html Peru website advertising offer you targeted, presold customers directed to your Peru business. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:38:05 GMT 03f36160ac34cdfeae12ff6f77fffb6d http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-business-advertising.html Discover how to get the most of your Peru business advertising. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:34:08 GMT 65fc2ef22722bb1ceb196cf3e6b1999b http://www.about-peru-history.com/machu-picchu-hotels.html In Machu Picchu itself, there is only one hotel and this is called the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. Since it is the only hotel in town, the prices tend Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:44:45 GMT 332c8d3ac8fd33c8410e076477ef5995 http://www.about-peru-history.com/temple-of-the-sun-machu-picchu.html Temple of the Sun Machu Picchu: it is among the many intact remnants of Inca culture that can be seen in Machu Picchu, Peru. The temple was built in honor of Inti who is actually the sun and is also an important god of Inca civilization. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:54:31 GMT 5b6f2c818666297ebc95720b4b484a2a http://www.about-peru-history.com/machu-picchu-tourism.html Machu Picchu tourism is an amazing experience, one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of South American civilization. It is not difficult to imagine the inhabitants of the place and the priests and Inca royalty that made the existence of the city possible in the 1400s. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:35:15 GMT d7b7cb53c33701f19959e86ad27ed669 http://www.about-peru-history.com/moving-to-peru.html Moving to Peru means living in a highly recommended place, it is the most ancient spot rich in culture, sport, music and architecture in Western South America. Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:33:00 GMT f10d64b68e1a7ed51827837f5d3cd444 http://www.about-peru-history.com/peru-music.html Peru music has distinguished fame among people. Union and merging of sounds, themes and styles are the basic recognition of the music in Peru. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:31:12 GMT