United States Warning on Cuzco Ends Today

Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 12:57 pm 
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Tourist Walking by Cuzco Streets

Tourist Walking down Cuzco Streets

By David Knowlton

The security message from the United States Embassy in Peru warning American citizens of a security risk was valid only through today, the end of February. A flurry of interest in the warning stormed through the press in the last several days because of the reported disappearance in Peru of an American couple who are now reported same and in contact with family. The US insists the couple’s situation had nothing to do with the warning.
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What Does America Mean in Cuzco?

Friday, August 17th, 2012 at 11:48 am 
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Tourists Enjoying Cuzco's Plaza de Armas

Tourists Enjoying Cuzco's Plaza de Armas

By David Knowlton

Tourists throng Cuzco’s Plaza de Armas and nearby zones. This morning it was almost impossible to walk down the street by the Archbishop’s Palace, almost the only way between the neighborhood of San Blas and the Main Square, because of a large and solid group of French-speaking tourists and guide that choked all movement. Although for the most part, cultural and social conflicts are little more than irritants, still some concerns do separate tourists and locals. Read the rest of this entry

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Ceviche Time in America? Mexican Zings Peru

Friday, April 13th, 2012 at 1:06 pm 
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Ceviche Mixto, Cuzco

Ceviche Mixto, Cuzco

By David Knowlton

Peruvian food has claimed more fans in the United States. Its promotors, such as celebrity chef Gastón Acurio, hold it can follow the path of Mexican food to claim a place in the palate and hearts of Americans. But on Monday the acclaimed North American writer and historian of Mexican food in the fifty states, Gustavo Arrellano, argued “Peruvian food won’t happen.” Let’s take a look at Arrellano’s stance. Read the rest of this entry

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Mexican Food in Cuzco

Friday, May 6th, 2011 at 7:15 am 
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Chalupa, El Cuate, Cuzco

Chalupa, El Cuate, Cuzco

By David Knowlton

Mexican food in Cuzco sounds weird.  But then so does Thai, or South Indian, or Chinese, or Dutch and yet each is found here.  Because of tourism the city is cosmopolitan.  It responds to its international clients’ demand and to the interests of its restaurateurs.  But these cuisines did not appear in Cuzco at random.  They have a history behind them. Read the rest of this entry

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