Top chefs head for Peru’s mega food show Mistura

Chocolate will naturally be a star at Mistura 2012

Peru’s Mistura gourmet festival kicks off on September 7 with up to 500,000 foodie fans expected, along with a star-studded lineup from the world’s top chefs.

How ethical chocolate changes lives in Peru

From this crushed cacao a deeply flavorful chocolate is born

Chocolatier Dan Cilo is passionate about ethical cacao and building business values in vulnerable Peruvian communities. And you can go there to see the region.

Paddling down the Amazon on a raft. Seriously.

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Over 50 teams are expected to take part in the 13th annual Great River Amazon Raft Race event this October in Peru. Wacky, weird and what an excellent adventure!

World’s best chefs head for Peruvian foodie fest

Chocolate will naturally be a star at Mistura 2012

Rene Redzepi, Danish chef of the world’s top restaurant Noma is one of the stars at Peru’s foodie festival, where the tickets are so cheap, anyone can go.

Off the well-beaten track in northern Peru

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If you want to get off the well-beaten track in Peru, try the Moche Route in the north, featuring archaeological sites, local traditions, sports, great food and beaches.

Fall in love with affordable South America

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With so many other areas of the world in conflict, South America is attracting a lot of interest from travellers. The strength of the Australian dollar makes it a hot destination.