There are quite a few treks in the area, they even rival that of Cuzco in scenic beauty, however, and the small Andean villages here are far more unspoiled and rarely see a foreign visitor. Incas del Peru is the most qualified tour company and offers the widest variety of… Read More →
Yucca sticks, Yucca fries, yuquitas, or whatever you want to call them, are a great bar snack and found often in Peru and throughout Latin America. It’s often an alternative to French fries.
Huancayo is the capital of Peru’s Junín region and one of the most tourist friendly Andean towns in Peru. It is best known for the Maté Burrilado, a hand carved gourd found sold all across Peru, and for the spicy potato dish, Papas a la Huancaina.