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Cusco  / Festivities  / PROMPERÚ  / Travel
The festival of San Sebastian in Cusco in 8 colorful pictures
January 24, 2019

The city of Cusco isn’t just characterized by its impressive legacy of architecture and archaeology. Thousands of tourists visit this majestic city year after year admire temples, strongholds, palaces, churches, …


Cusco  / Glaciers  / Mountains
5 glaciers of Cusco that will overwhelm your senses
January 19, 2019

According to the Andean culture’s worldview, the mountains are gigantic, living deities which protect their territories and live in communion with all other beings: people, animals, clouds, water, etc. The …


Cusco  / Environment  / Literature  / Sky Camp
TravelBlog: My crazy encounter with the mountains of Cusco (Part 2)
January 19, 2019

The food is delicious. We’re all in a warm, cozy dining hall made of wood. It’s incredible how Alex’s good mood never falls. In fact, they called me out for …


Aguas Calientes  / Cusco  / Machu Picchu  / News  / Peru Rail
Tourists will enter Machu Picchu according to a schedule
December 31, 2018

Now, to enjoy this archeological wonder, you’ll be assigned a time slot which must be strictly followed Beginning January 1, 2019, all tourists who visit Machu Picchu will have to follow …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu  / Peru
Peruvian authorities seek recognition of the Inca Trail as a sustainable tourist destination
November 7, 2018

This international recognition would not only benefit the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu but also put the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in a position to be a first-class international …


Chicherías  / Cusco  / Music
Mama Trini is living culture, chicha, music and a lot of love
October 19, 2018

About chicherías Chicherías are traditional spaces where people get together in the afternoon to drink the famous chicha: a fermented drink made from corn. Nutrition and drunkenness, an excellent combination which …


Cusco  / Peru
Peru is a preferred destination of Australian adventure tourists
October 15, 2018

According to a study done by an international travel agency, Peru is the 2nd most highly preferred adventure destination by Austrian tourists, after Vietnam. 2018 was a record year for Australian …


Cusco  / Inca Rail
More than 100,000 French tourists will have visited Peru by the end of 2018
October 15, 2018

According to the Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism in Peru, this achievement is thanks to a series of specialized promotion campaigns in this Gallic country. Peru will set a new …


Cusco  / Festivities  / Sacsayhuaman  / Warachikuy
Warachikuy: An initiation ceremony
September 18, 2018

Tests of skill, bravery and dexterity were conducted in annual ceremonies or rituals of civil identity in the times of the Incan Empire. These were the formal steps of a …


Cusco  / Festivities
Festivity to the Virgin Nativity
September 12, 2018

On September 7th, 8th and 9th the Nativity Virgin (Virgen de Natividad) is celebrated in Cusco in the traditional neighbourhood of Almudena. The sculpture of Mamita Nati was made by Juan …


Ceremonies  / Cusco  / Offerings  / Rituals
PACHAMAMA – Ceremonies, Offerings, and rituals
August 4, 2018

Ceremony Every August 1st the Andean culture worships Mother Earth or “Pachamama” by following the indigenous traditions of the native peoples. Pachamama is a creative and protective deity that shelters …


Best  / Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Peru  / Travel
About Cusco – Discover everything
March 12, 2018

Cusco is one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru, and in Latin America. It offers its visitors, in both a unique and spectacular way, a rich historical and …


Cusco  / Inca Trail  / Machu Picchu
Alternative treks to the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu
March 10, 2018

Since 2005, the Peruvian government has put a maximum of 500 tourists per day whom are allowed to begin the Inca Trail, to reach the no less famous Machu Picchu. …


Aguas Calientes  / Cusco  / Machu Picchu  / Peru Rail
The Fastest Route To Machu Picchu
January 15, 2018

Ways to acces The fastest and most recommended way to get to the town of Machu Picchu (or Aguas Calientes) is by train from the stations of Poroy and Ollantaytambo. If …