LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru on Thursday celebrated two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed a part of the diet of people in the Andean ...

For many people in the United States, the cuy, also known as guinea pig, is often associated with a small domestic pet. But for Andean communities, especially in Peru, this animal represents something ...

COAST OF LIMA, PERU. IT DOESN’T GET ANY FRESHER THAN THIS. IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR. ARTISANAL FISHERMEN JESUS SANTOS, CELINA VIRGO IS DELIVERING THE STARRING INGREDIENT OF PERU’S NATIONAL DISH TO HIS ...

For many people in the United States, the cuy, also known as guinea pig, is often associated with a small domestic pet. But for Andean communities, especially in Peru, this animal represents something ...

Sometimes life calls for tough choices. Like whether your unquenchable thirst for all things porcine should have you venture into the land of ingesting furry and potentially cute things. In the name ...

For one week in late September, I sipped Pisco and Chicha while enjoying nibbles of ceviche, causa, cuy, choclo, and papas. It was all thanks to Southwind Adventures' tour, "Peru: Flavors & Culinary ...

There’s no doubt that Peruvian food is delicious, but these three dishes are not for the faint of stomach. Are you brave enough to try some cuy? Peruvian food is delicious, there’s no doubt about it.