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Peru inaugurates its largest mural in downtown Lima

Peru inaugurates its largest mural in the centre of Lima, created by the city's inhabitants with the help of a team of artists.

09/02/2022

Peru

Almost 900 people evacuated amid floods in Peru's Machu Picchu area

Heavy rains cause flooding in the town near Machu Picchu.

26/01/2022

Earth News

How are hair sausages helping rescue this ecosystem?

The Tongan volcanic eruption caused an oil spill in Peru, here’s how Peruvians are helping with the clear up.

26/01/2022

Peru

Peruvian shamans make predictions for the new year

Will they be right or not? The answer will come in the upcoming months.

30/12/2021

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Santa Claus parades around the world

Elephants in Santa costumes, Peruvian Santa returns after the pandemic and first ever Black Santa represents NGO at event

24/12/2021

Tech News

NASA plans two visits to Earth’s nearest neighbour Venus

After decades spent exploring other worlds, NASA announced two new robotic missions to the hottest planet in the solar system, Venus.

03/06/2021

Ecotech

Peru's first 'pandemic proof' school is embracing outdoor learning

Lima’s newest learning environment will be situated around a river and built with recycled wood.

19/04/2021

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Baby crocodiles from endangered species born at zoo in Peru

The Tumbes species is found in the southern United States, Mexico and Venezuela, but in countries such as Peru and Ecuador, it is critically endangered.

27/01/2021

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Beach clean up campaign from Peru's Pacific beaches to Lake Titicaca

Peruvian officials on Monday collected tons of garbage on a popular Lima beach in a campaign spanning three dozen beaches in the Pacific, the Amazon and Lake Titicaca.

14/01/2020

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Local pets blessed by priest in in Lima, Peru

Catholics brought their cats, dogs, turtles and birds, among other animals, to receive blessings.

07/10/2019

Musica

The power of music: Juan Diego Flórez gives hope to disadvantaged children in Peru

Juan Diego Flórez is proving that music can be a life changer for the poorest and most disadvantaged kids.

05/09/2019

Peru

Watch: Peruvians flock to annual potato festival

The country boasts the largest number of potato varieties in the world – more than 3,500.

31/05/2019

Peru

Huge fire engulfs downtown Lima

The blaze started in the Peruvian capital's commercial zone.

20/04/2019

World News

Odebrecht scandal: former president jailed

A judge orders prison time for former Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski who is accused to taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht

20/04/2019

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Bolt races against a motorcycle taxi and wins

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt competed against a motorcycle taxi on a boardwalk in the Peruvian capital on Tuesday, and won.

03/04/2019

Peru

Watch: Usain Bolt jogs to victory in race against tuk-tuk

The vehicle never stood a chance, as the aptly named Bolt jogged ahead of it at a leisurely pace.

03/04/2019

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Fire erupts on bus in Peru, at least 20 dead

Authorities said at least 20 people were killed when a fire broke out on a bus on the northern outskirts of Peru's capital Lima on Sunday.

02/04/2019

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Plane crashes onto street in Lima scares Peruvian pedestrians

A Peruvian Air Force aircraft made an emergency landing Monday (February 4) on top of a car in the middle of a street in Lima, injuring two and frightening multiple pedestrians.

05/02/2019

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Animal lovers have their pets blessed on Saint Francis of Assisi Day

Dozens of pets got a special blessing at Lima's Saint Francis Monastery on Sunday during a special mass for four-legged friends and other pets.

01/10/2018

Peru

Latin American states join efforts to help fleeing Venezuelans

Latin American states join efforts to help fleeing Venezuelans

05/09/2018