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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 …
he Yura thermal baths have medicinal properties for some diseases such as arthritis, poor blood circulation, skin diseases, among others. 25 kilometers north of the city of Arequipa is Yura, a quiet town with old houses, few people, whose inhabitants go to their farms early and where they carry out cultivation activities as a support …
If you are in Lima and would like to enjoy an incredible experience outside town, then Rupac, Lima’s Machu Picchu, is the place you are looking for. The archaeological complex is impressive and includes marvelous architecture even now after so many years, with beautiful landscapes, a beautiful sunset and its famous blanket of clouds. The …
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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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 …
In Peru the route between the cities of Cusco and Puno is as magical as the destinations and traveling aboard the PeruRail Titicaca train is even more so. The experience of a luxury trip not only ensures that you will arrive safely at your destination, but we offer an immersive and exciting adventure on the …
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The district of Ollantaytambo in the province of Urubamba is strategically located as it is the endpoint of the famous Valle Sagrado (Sacred Valley) and leads the way to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Ollantaytambo is located at 2797 m.a.s.l., and its territories offer important Inca sites such as Intihuatana, Casa Real del Sol …
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Have you ever imagined seeing a rainbow mountain in the middle of the Andes? Nature was very kind to give the region of Cusco the most beautiful sceneries in the world, including Vinicunca. This incredible mountain is also known as “Siete Colores”, “Cerro Colorado” and in English as “Rainbow Mountain”. The imposing mountain Vinicunca presents …
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