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Arequipa, Cusco and Puno delight us with a perfect delicacy for the cold winter days. Peruvian gastronomy delights anyone who tastes it. For this reason, there is no one able to resist the taste of the famous “ceviche” or savoring every bite of a juicy “lomo saltado”. El Chairo, on the other hand, is 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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If you talk about Cusco, you cannot fail to mention the culture that was able to build enigmatic constructions and be an ancient civilization that united much of South America, expanding itself through Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia. The Inca culture was the most important in Peru, originally from Cusco (also known as “navel of …
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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On the shores of Lake Titicaca, the celebration of the “Mamacha Candelaria” turns the Altiplano city into the folkloric capital of America. In Puno, from January 24 to February 11, the biggest festivity of Peru is celebrated in homage to the patron saint of this highland city. All the rituals celebrated in honor of the “Virgen de la …
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Peruvian cuisine is continuously regarded as one of the top cuisines in the world. The culinary art from the highlands shows a variety of typical dishes, made with simple and natural ingredients. The Peruvian and European gastronomic fusion has grown richer over the years, empowering Puno’s regional food. Cancacho is a traditional dish from the town of …
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 …
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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