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It was built between 1560 and 1664 on Quishuarqancha, the ancient palace of the Inca Viracocha. the Cathedral of Cusco, built with huge stone blocks brought from Sacsayhuaman, is one of the most beautiful and important monuments of the Americas; this historical construction is also considered Nation’s Cultural Heritage and has a combination of unique …
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The wonderful tourist attractions around Cusco make the tour around this city an epic trip due to its great ancient culture; however, the traveler may practice as well high-adrenaline extreme sports such as zip-line, also known as aerial ropeslide, death slide or flying fox, an activity that will complete the long-desired trip around the Imperial …
As a tribute to Peru for its national holidays, three of the most beautiful sunrises were caught on film from the Mirador de Tres Cruces (Tres Cruces Lookout), in Paucartambo, Cusco, Peru. A few hours before dawn, the starry sky of Paucartambo lights up Tres Cruces Lookout. Before this beautiful show begins, as is traditional …
Paucartambo Festival is held every year as from July 15th to July 19th, to pay tribute to Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), also called Mamacha del Carmen, mother of all Paucartambo citizens who fervently celebrate this festivity organized by the town. In this festival, citizens leave their daily chores behind and dress up …
It is one of the main performances during the Festival of the Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), from July 15th to July 19th. This traditional dance had its origins in the late 19th century in the province of Paucartambo, Cusco and was inspired by the sacred paintings of the so called “Mamacha Carmen”. Saqra …
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Inti Raymi, also known as Sun Festival, is one of the most important and wonderful ceremonies during the Inca Empire, in which the Sun God, also called “Apu Inti” was venerated. This ceremony has prevailed for a long time, and now it is a theatrical play held in the ceremonial Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Every June 24th, …
This typical Andean dish is served in the main carnivals of Peru. The Puchero is a typical Peruvian dish that has been prepared since Inca times, known then as Timpu in Quechua (lamb meal in Spanish). In the highlands of Peru, this dish is very popular and is usually prepared to delight people during the …
Poroy Station is a starting point for most travelers who want to visit Macchu Picchu. Poroy Station is located in the District of Poroy, Department of Cusco, a place that keeps all Cusco culture and tradition, offering visitors a spectacular natural landscape, ornamented with houses made of adobe, which maintain the style of the ancient …
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