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The origin of the Tahuantinsuyo in the hands of four brothers Many myths and legends have been known around the Inca Empire, stories full of magic and mysticism. One of the oldest and most fantastic stories is the one that tells us how the city of Cusco was founded, considered as the navel of 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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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 …
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 …
