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30/08/2024

Fishing in Cabo Blanco.

The largest black marlin ever caught (officially). It was caught on August 4, 1953, in Cabo Blanco, Peru by Alfred Glassell Jr., and it weighed 1,560-pound!

20/08/2024

Waqrapukara - Cusco

Waqrapukara, located near Cusco, Peru, is an impressive archaeological site known for its distinctive horn-shaped rock formations and ancient Incan architecture.

Perched at an altitude of about 4,300 meters (14,100 feet), it offers stunning views of the surrounding Andean landscape. Waqrapukara, which means "horned fortress" in Quechua, was likely a ceremonial and strategic location.

The site features intricate stone constructions, terraces, and a variety of rooms, showcasing the advanced engineering skills of the Inca civilization.

Accessible via a challenging but rewarding hike, Waqrapukara is a lesser-known gem that provides a unique glimpse into Peru's rich cultural heritage...

20/07/2024

A Reflection of life on places around the world.

13/12/2023

17/08/2023

Tachymenoides Harrisonford snake.

New Species Alert: A new species of slender snake has been found in Otishi National Park in Peru and has been named in honor of Harrison Ford for his conservation dedication. The newly described Tachymenoides harrisonfordi is a small harmless colubrid. While Harrison Ford's character Indiana Jones famously hated snakes, the real-life actor has a fondness for them and said, "The snake's got eyes you can drown in, and he spends most of the day sunning himself by a pool of dirty water — we probably would've been friends in the early '60s...".

Learn more about this species in the species description paper found here: https://tinyurl.com/25xa9r3k

02/08/2023

Feliz Dia del Cajon Peruano! August 2.
Happy Cajon Peruano Day!

13/07/2023

Cuenta la leyenda que, durante la Guerra del Pacífico, las valerosas mujeres de la capital decidieron organizarse para apoyar a los soldados que defendían la patria.

Ahí nació la Causa Limeña. Ahora a nuestro estilo, rellenita de pollo con mayonesa, palta y tomate. ✨🙌

10/06/2023

Chill out the season with the most awarded piscos.
TACAMA - PISCO DEMONIO DE LOS ANDES QUEBRANTA.
SKU: 26459
Enjoy responsibly.

01/06/2023