Archaeologists find 3,500-year-old lost city in Peru

Archaeologists have discovered a city in Peru thought to be about 3,500 years old. The city, called Penico, is likely to have served as a trading post linking early Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes mountains and Amazon basin. …

Visiting Peru Comes With Various Risks

(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Republic of Peru frequently declares regional states of emergency, particularly near border areas. To highlight these high-risk zones, the Canadian government updated its travel advisory for Peru on July 4, 2025, informing …

Peñico: Archaeologists uncover 3,500 years old city in Peru

A team of archaeologists has announced the discovery of an ancient city in northern Peru’s Barranca province. The city, called Peñico, is estimated to be around 3,500 years old. Experts believe it served as a major trading hub, connecting early communities …

Peru: Cusco's alternative attractions to Machu Picchu see rise in visitors

01:00 | Cusco (Cusco region), Jul. 6. Alternative attractions to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu experienced a 14.25% increase in visitors during the first half of the year compared to 2024, according to the Cusco Cultural Tourism Integrated Services …

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Evoplay Enters Peru’s Lottery Market with Loterias Torito Partnership

Evoplay, the Kyiv-based studio known for merging video-game aesthetics with real-money play, has secured its first foothold in the Peruvian lottery arena through a content pact with Loterías Torito. Five instant-win titles—Adrenaline Rush, its scratch-card …

Three new frog species found in Peru face an uncertain future

High in northern Peru, three frogs no bigger than a thumbprint have stepped out of anonymity and into the scientific spotlight. Their world is a maze of wet cliffs, dripping bromeliads, and wind‑scoured ridges where moss carpets the rocks. “They’re small …

Peru’s president Dina Boluarte doubles salary despite 2% approval rating

LIMA – President Dina Boluarte has doubled her monthly salary to 35,500 soles ($10,000), triggering public backlash as her approval rating sits at just 2%. The decision was announced through an executive decree signed by Boluarte. The pay hike makes her …

Herpetologists Discover Three New Species of Frogs in Peru

Herpetologists have described three new species of the frog genus Pristimantis from the rugged, misty highlands of northwestern Peru. Pristimantis chinguelas. Image credit: Chávez et al., doi: 10.3897/evolsyst.9.148522. With 619 species described to …

Peru: Prosecutor's Office secures confirmation of pretrial detention order against Cerron

This decision reaffirms the strength of the arguments presented by the Prosecutor's Office, which justified the need for the coercive measure due to the defendant's repeated failure to comply with the rules of conduct, as well as the risk of flight …