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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 …
Know how to snap the perfect picture in Machu Picchu There is something that is always in the plan of every traveler who embarks on the journey to Cusco, it is more noticeable when they are aboard our trains, the feeling of magical moment begins to invade their bodies. All this happens because the unforgettable …
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Peru has been listed as one of the best culinary destinations in recent years and the gastronomy of Puno reaffirms that designation. Puno cuisine is characterized by its preparation in a wood-burning oven and clay pots, giving us a closer connection to Mother Earth. The legend tells that Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo used the …
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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Now that we’ve shared what to consider when approaching the station to board the train to the Inca citadel, it’s time to detail what steps we’ve taken to make your train journey to the Inca llaqta as safe as possible. In this short note we tell you how PeruRail service personnel and trains have been …
The city of Arequipa, located in the south of Peru, is known as the “White City”. This distinctive was given due to its colonial constructions of ashlar, a “volcanic rock” that looks like a porous rock. This rock is the product of a mass of igneous material with gas that was expelled with great forces …
Four majestic and imposing volcanoes embrace this beautiful city of the Peruvian Andes Arequipa is known as the White City because of its architecture, built with white volcanic stone, called sillar. However, many people have thought of giving it another name, since their landscapes are surrounded by four imposing volcanoes. Get to know a little more …
Pachamama Raymi which means “Festival of Mother Earth” in English is held every first week of August. People from Cusco pay tribute to Mother Earth as a way to show their gratitude for blessing their crops, which are used for supporting their families for all the year. This traditional worship for the Pachamama dates back …
The anticipation and excitement that comes with planning a visit to Peru’s modern wonder of the world can often cause us to overlook the details, such as Machu Picchu’s schedules and tour routes. In this article, we wish to tell you everything you need to know to make your visit a more relaxing experience. All visitors …
The Inca Culture is one of the most important cultures in the South American continent and has left a tangible legacy of the pre-Columbian civilizations in the territory that we now know as Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Undoubtedly, the ruins of Machu Picchu are the living proof of the intelligence and creativity of …
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