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A lost jewel of a colonial city, Ayacucho is a flourishing cultural community located in the remote Peruvian Andes. Although it is a favorite of Peruvians, it is often overlooked by tourists, who are put off by the difficult roads that lead there. Those who do make the journey, however, are amply rewarded: the city is packed with colonial churches and cathedrals, is conveniently located near Inca ruins, and boasts some of the best markets and most interesting local cuisine in Peru.
A four-hour (110-kilometer) bus journey south of Ayacucho brings you to Vilcashuamán (meaning Sacred ...
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, Latin America’s most important religious holiday, begins on Pal...
The small Museo Arqueológico Hipólito Unánue, set in the botanical garden of the Universidad, exhib...





















If you're looking for food typical to the region, head to La Casona. This Peruvian restaurant serves up local sp...







For vegetarians, one of the best bets in town is Nueva Era. The menu includes fixed-price options. The restauran...







You'll be greeted with smiles and a Buenas Noches--and the aroma of good, down-home Italian cookin...







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