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The ancient city of Cusco blooms with color during the Carnival, when locals and tourists are united in an exciting celebration where attendees splash each other with talc and water, among other lighthearted traditions. Keep reading to learn more about these famous festivities. The main event of Cusco Carnival is held in the city’s Plaza …
Corpus Christi is a very traditional religious celebration in the imperial city of Cusco because it also harbors the customs of several different indigenous peoples in one place and is a beautiful spectacle that amazes visitors as well as the local residents. Photo 1: Holy Tabernacle in procession for Corpus Christi History of Corpus ChristiDuring …
Main agricultural producer during the Inca Empire If you want a journey full of adventure and lots of history, Cusco is the best choice to learn more about its natural landscapes. You will not only appreciate a world wonder like Machu Picchu, but you will also discover more about the Sacred Valley of the Incas, …
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Intipunku, or “Sun Gate” in Quechua, is an imposing stone gateway that serves as the main entrance to Machu Picchu and in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This time we want to tell you a little about both. The History of IntipunkuThe inhabitants of the Andes have always been avid stargazers, interacting with the …
If you’re thinking of traveling to Cusco and you would like coincide your arrival with one of the festivities to enjoy in the Sacred Valley, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve listed here the most important festivities held in the Sacred Valley during the year, so that you may choose what appeals to you …
e city of Urubamba, also known as the pearl of the Vilcanota, was one of the main agricultural centers due to its great fertile land in Incan times. It is located at the foot of the snow-capped mountains Chicon and Pumahuanca at only 2,871 m.a.s.l. and 78 km from the city of Cusco. Its majestic …
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Ollantaytambo is located amidst arid mountains and colourful landscapes in the northwest corner of the Sacred Valley, the part furthest from Cusco and closest to Machu Picchu. The town’s location seems at first to be a happy coincidence, but history has shown us that the Incas rarely left anything to chance. Let us tell you …
A unique experience on the way to Machu Picchu The route to Machu Picchu has many landscapes that transform the journey in a show worth admiring. That’s why the PeruRail Vistadome train, which has panoramic windows in every wagon, is the best option for those people who love to be in touch with nature from …
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The Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo, located in the district of the same name, in the province of Urubamba, is a very popular tourist attraction with thousands of visitors per year. You might think that it is due to the fact that it is a stop on the way to Machu Picchu, but that is far …
Cusco’s dances date back centuries and have also been renewed over time, such as the traditional dances of the chunchus, the ukukus and kachampa. Others appeared in the Colonial era, blending European and Andean elements to create incredible dances such as the negritos, the zambitos, the collas, the chujchu and others. Most of these dances …
