This week we are talking about camote, and one of the most famous Peruvian dishes it is part of, ceviche. Camote is very similar to sweet potato in the United States. It is served in many dishes, but with ceviche it is served boiled and cold on the side of the fresh fish. Camote, potatoes and rocoto in San Pedro Market, Cusco. Peruvian ceviche is made with raw fish...Read More
In honor of the growing recognition and popularity of Peruvian cuisine around the world, we are beginning a new blog feature; Introduction to the Peruvian Marketplace. These bi-monthly postings will highlight produce and dishes that you will likely see and taste while traveling in Peru. If you are interested in a food-based tour or cooking class while in the country please let us know!We will start this feature with something...Read More
Since 2008, Apus Peru and their partner organization Threads of Peru have hosted an annual chocolatada in the remote community of Chaullacocha, where many Apus Peru Inca Trail porters and their families live. While Threads of Peru (and generous Apus Peru clients) host the event, Apus Peru staff actually run it and it has a become a special “high” point in the annual calendar. While a long, wet, cold and challenging...Read More
Imagine telling your friends that you arrived at Machu Picchu on Christmas day! Apus Peru offers uniquely designed tours, so that you can delve into the rich Peruvian Christmas traditions, while also visiting Machu Picchu on Christmas – a very special way to spend this 2012 vacation! “I try to think about what I would want to experience, and create something like that for our clients,” says Ariana Svenson, Apus...Read More
Text and photos by Isaiah Brookshire I’m going to tell you a secret. Apus Peru employs wizards. It’s true – or at least I can’t come up with a better explanation of how a couple of guys with a dinky little two burner propane stove can concoct such amazing meals miles away from anything that even resembles a supermarket. Yes, I work for Apus Peru and I’m not exactly an...Read More
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