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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 …
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 …
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 …
Peru shares different cultures, which are distinguished by the customs that have been preserved over the years. During the month of July, the Patronal Feast of San Santiago takes place in several districts of Puno, such as Lampa, Pomata, Jaillihuaya, Huancané and Taquile Island, to celebrate devotion to the Apostle Santiago with demonstrations of living …
The Inti Raymi or “Fiesta del Sol” is one of the most important festivities of Cusco, in which the winter solstice is celebrated every 24th of June. In this celebration, the Inca is responsible for performing a ritual to honor the most important divinity of Tahuantinsuyo: the sun. The rebirth of an ancestral traditionPachacútec, who …
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Visiting Machu Picchu and its surroundings is always a magical and unforgettable experience not only for its beautiful landscapes, but also for the Inca Culture’s great Ancestral Ceremonies that its communities celebrate every year until today. For this reason, at PeruRail we recommend 5 Ancestral Ceremonies that you can delight in Puno, Cusco and in the areas surrounding …
109 kilometers from the city of Cusco, in Paucartambo, tradition and joviality come together for this celebration The Virgin of Carmen or Mamacha Carmen, fondly called in Paucartambo, is celebrated in many cities of Peru, Latin America and Spain. Undoubtedly, the celebration in this picturesque province of Cusco is an experience that you can not …
Cruz Velacuy or Festivity of the Cross is an Andean religious celebration that takes place every year in various provinces, districts, and neighborhoods in Cusco. Its main purpose is to worship the crosses, sacred symbols located at different churches and places of worship. The so-called “Velación de la Cruz” (Vigil of the Cross) begins on …
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In a region full of customs and very strong traditions, it is inevitable not to think about the development of each of its saint festivities. Each celebration in the land of the Incas becomes anecdotical and mystical, thanks to its believing people with ideals that are passed from generation to generation. Cusco has a festival …
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