Welcome to the Princeton Peruvian Association!

We’re a vibrant community of students proud to celebrate Peruvian culture on campus. Whether you’re Peruvian, of Peruvian descent, or simply interested in learning more about our traditions, food, history, and music — we’re excited to welcome you! Follow us to stay updated on our upcoming events and feel free to reach out if you’d like to get involved. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

To celebrate Peruvian culture, foster a supportive community for students of Peruvian background, and educate the broader Princeton community about Peru’s rich heritage through engaging events and meaningful conversations.

Cultural dinners featuring traditional Peruvian dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, and more!

Collaborations with other Latine student groups and cultural clubs on campus

Trips and excursions, like our upcoming group visit to Paterson and Rutgers

Dance nights and music showcases highlighting Afro-Peruvian, Andean, and criollo rhythms

Celebrations of Peruvian holidays, including Día de la Canción Criolla

Peruvian Trivia Nights, featuring fun facts about history, geography, slang, cuisine, music, and iconic figures

Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be Peruvian to join!

Did you know that Peru is home to over 3,000 types of potatoes? It’s no wonder the Incas considered them sacred — there’s a potato for every dish!

Did you know the Nazca Lines — massive geoglyphs carved into the desert — can only be fully seen from the sky? Their origin is still a mystery.