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Why Burning Palo Santo Is A BAD Idea

SVEP Editor January 30, 2019

The scent of Palo Santo permeates the valley. You can catch a whiff in markets, houses, and of course, ceremonies. But did you know the Palo Santo tree is endangered? Bulnesia sarmientoi is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, and is a fairly…

Your 2019 Horoscope By Claudia Vannini

SVEP Editor December 31, 2018

What’s in the stars for you this year? Renowned Astrologer, Claudia Vannini reads your horoscope. If you love Claudia’s readings as much as we do, why not get your personal birth chart done? See below for details. Welcome, 2019! 2019 is a…

Interview With Local Artist Jesús Alcides Ruphay

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

There can be little doubt that Jesús Alcides Ruphay is anything but your typical artist. Once interested in studying engineering, after he was revived after having legally died in an electrical accident, his entire brain structure and outlook on life changed, and…

How To Plan An Event In The Sacred Valley

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

There are plenty of sweet people living in the valley, and there are also loads of feriadas and reasons to celebrate, which means one thing: gatherings of friends are frequent. So, what if you want to entertain a big group of your…

Is Virgilio Martinez’s MIL Peru’s Best Restaurant?

SVEP Editor December 30, 2018

Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez is best known for using local ingredients that are hard to find anywhere but Peru, and his latest project in the Sacred Valley is no different. Located 3,500 metres above sea level, hovering over on the edge of the…

Learning About Vicuña – The Most Expensive Fabric On Earth

SVEP Editor December 23, 2018

By Diane Small They look a bit like Bambi, only fluffier and cuter, and they were revered by the Incas for their soft, golden fleece. But today, only a privileged few have heard of the vicuña. These small, sweet natured cousins of…

Tips For Learning Spanish In The Sacred Valley

SVEP Editor December 21, 2018

Fact: if you don’t speak Spanish at all, you’ll be missing out on a lot in the Sacred Valley. But don’t worry – it’s a pretty easily language to learn, and even having a few basic phrases will make life so much…

30 Ways To Cook Potatoes – Peru’s Gift To The World

SVEP Editor December 20, 2018

Peru is a cornucopia of great food, and one of the staple crops they’ve grown since, well, practically the dawn of time is the humble potato. In fact, it’s here that potatoes originated and spread around the world, thanks to the Spanish Conquistadors,…

Which Water Filter Is Best For Living In The Valley?

SVEP Editor December 18, 2018

By Alexandria Beyer Most of us already know that we’re mainly made of water – around 70%, in fact. That means that if our body were a glass of water, we would be full up to our shoulders! For this reason, it…

30 Peruvian Recipes To Try At Home

SVEP Editor December 14, 2018

By Lora O’Brien People, Peru is having a moment. People are flocking there en masse to try Ayahuasca, shop baby alpaca sweaters, see Machu Picchu, and of course, to eat tons of delicious Peruvian food. Cuisine here is different from other Latin…

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Why Burning Palo Santo Is A BAD Idea

Your 2019 Horoscope By Claudia Vannini

Interview With Local Artist Jesús Alcides Ruphay

How To Plan An Event In The Sacred Valley

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Why Burning Palo Santo Is A BAD Idea

Your 2019 Horoscope By Claudia Vannini

Interview With Local Artist Jesús Alcides Ruphay

How To Plan An Event In The Sacred Valley

Is Virgilio Martinez’s MIL Peru’s Best Restaurant?

Learning About Vicuña – The Most Expensive Fabric On Earth

Tips For Learning Spanish In The Sacred Valley

30 Ways To Cook Potatoes – Peru’s Gift To The World

Which Water Filter Is Best For Living In The Valley?

30 Peruvian Recipes To Try At Home