Pisco Trail

Mario Vargas Llosa, The Storyteller

Peru's famed writer and the longing to tell Peruvian stories.

May 17 • Nico Vera

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April 2026

The Guy With The Shirt!

UTMB Canyons 25K race report.

Apr 29 • Nico Vera

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Carapulcra de Garbanzos

Afro-Peruvian chickpea stew with peanuts.

Apr 17 • Nico Vera

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The Nostalgia of Inca Kola

Peru's soda is part of the national identity, at home and abroad.

Apr 10 • Nico Vera

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March 2026

Palta Rellena

Chickpea salad stuffed avocado.

Mar 21 • Nico Vera

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February 2026

Negra Soy / I Am Black

A poem by Afro-Peruvian activist, singer, and dancer Victoria Santa Cruz.

Feb 21 • Nico Vera

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A Chifa Cocktail for Chinese New Year

At Museo del Pisco, one drink celebrates Lima’s Chinese-Peruvian culture.

Feb 7 • Nico Vera

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January 2026

From Trails to Roads

Stoked to be running for the 2026 PF&H Team!

Jan 15 • Nico Vera

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Empanadas Sin Carne

Baked plant-based beef empanadas.

Jan 1 • Nico Vera

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December 2025

The Evolution of Pisco Trail

What I'll be writing about in the New Year.

Dec 6, 2025 • Nico Vera

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November 2025

Picarones

A 120-year-old recipe for Peru's doughnut-like street food fritters.

Nov 1, 2025 • Nico Vera

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October 2025

Peru's First Vegan Izakaya

A conversation with restaurateur Alan Pater of el buda profano, the profane buddha.

Oct 4, 2025 • Nico Vera

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