Another ACAP Membership Benefit!

ACAP members are being offered two wonderful new hard cover books at a significant discount. “40 Restaurantes Espacios” is 183 pages of color pictures and information about 40 of the best restaurants in Lima. It sells for S/. 100 at stores around Lima but ACAP members can buy it for

When Peruvians sweeten their coffee and prepare their famous pastries and sweets, they never give a thought as to where the sugar comes from beyond the supermarket.

The JW Marriott Hotel Lima located on the seashore, with panoramic views of the ocean from each of its 300 rooms and suites, this 25-story crystal tower is without doubt one of the most notable luxury hotels in Lima.

It is also a complete entertainment center with exclusive shops and restaurants, tennis court, lobby bar, health club-spa, pool and 24-hour room service.

Long considered just a stopover on the way to one of the "new" seven wonders of the world, the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Lima has emerged as a destination spot of its own in recent years. The capital of Peru, founded by Spanish conquistadors, has long been a

Individual choices as consumers and producers between “green” environmentally friendly and “non-green” damaging options have enormous accumulated effects on the environment. Faced with the scale of the environmental crisis, choosing “green” options at home, school, work and church will help reach the tipping points that collectively make a difference.

The sun came out just as the first guests were arriving for a day of celebrating Canada Day and the U.S Independence Day at the annual ACAP Picnic. And, what a day it was! Smiling faces were the order of the day from the opening ceremonies which included Canada's Ambassador,

The American and Canadian Association of Peru would like to send a HUGE thank you to all the sponsors who supported us at the picnic this year.

One of our favorite places to go in Lima for grilled meats and pastas and Italian cooking is Trattoria San Ceferino in San Isidro. Trattoria San Ceferino is owned by Pier Luigi Ascoli and Ruth Ascoli. Ruth is also the head chef at the trattoria.

San Silvestre School

On Friday 15th August at 7:00 p.m., a group of Secondary students will present a Talent Show. Several music and drama pieces will be performed and the proceeds of the whole evening will go to the Community Services Programme.

One of the pleasures of food shopping in Lima is that there is a wide variety of fresh produce and almost everything is available year-round. There is also a fairly wide assortment of imported foods (try the Food Fair at Valle Riestra 106, San Isidro) --maybe you can't find your favorite brand or specific flavor, but you can always buy that on your next flight home.