Where to Enjoy Peruvian Folkloric Music and Andean Dance
Update: Since our visit in 2014, Junius Restaurant is now Closed. We are working to research alternative options for this experience.
Lima is the culinary capital of the world, and there’s no better way to enjoy mouthwatering local Peruvian cuisine than taking in dinner with a show!
The Junius Restaurant at the El Pardo Doubletree by Hilton Hotel combines delicious cuisine with a spectacular, colorful, and live folklore show. The show features typical dance from every region in Peru, including the most impressive dances of the Peruvian Andes.
A fully interactive show which is lively, playful and upbeat, the most entertaining spectacle was Danza De Las Tijeras.
Recognized by UNESCO as intangible Cultural Heritage of Peru, it is a dance which is accompanied by a harp and violin whose dancers dance with two loose pieces of scissors in hand, making acrobatic movements whilst competing with each other.
It was a phenomenal way to spend our first evening in Peru!
We are currently traveling on behalf of Doubletree by Hilton DTour; a whole new way to plan – and share – your travels. We are staying at El Pardo Doubletree by Hilton, Lima, Peru.
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Oops, messed up my comment above. I meant to say that I love hearing traditional, native or folk music of the places where I visit. It helps get a real sense of the cultural background there. Thanks for sharing this one, Megan!
Experiencing traditional music and dance is a great way to get to know a place! I love seeking out small venues like this when I travel. Thanks for sharing!
Where could I get more information? I visited the webpage of the hotel and I don’t see anything related to the folkloric Presentation.
http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/peru/el-pardo-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-LIMPUDT/event/index.html
Looks like the perfect start to your visit to Peru. I love dinner shows like this, although some can be a little on the touristy side, this one looks pretty authentic.
Thank you for finding out about this place! It seems amazing. I hope to go to Peru soon and am really looking for some good places to hear all the different sounds of Peruvian music. If you have any other recommendations,I would love to hear them.
That looked like an incredible atmosphere and environment! Best wishes on your continuing travels!
The scissors dance is an ancient cultural heritage. Before the arrival of the Spanish the Incas used this as a ritual for the gods.
Peru ! nice country having many impress for visitors specially culture , food , àn music . woa Lima is the culinary capital of the world. thát i really want to go there
I wish I had enough money to go backpacking. That is one great feeling
Lima is a great city. If given the chance I would come here once.
What webpage can I obtain more information? I don’t see anything related to the folkloric music in the hotel website. I’m planning a trip to Lima, and I’ll love to enjoy something like this.
http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/peru/el-pardo-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-LIMPUDT/event/index.html
Hi Meg Jerrard,
Thanks for sharing informative content regarding music. I appreciate your efforts.
I want to add some other type of music, like violin.
Lindsey and Asherlaub are my favorite personalities. I listened both them. I added his blog in website portion. I think we can also take that music for enjoyment. What you say?