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Peruvian Plates You Must Try: Celebrate Peruvian Gastronomy Day
September 8, 2019

With Peruvian food gaining quite the reputation worldwide, trying as many of the delicious options as possible should be a big part of your trip. From fresh coastal delights and …


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Gastronomy in Cusco: 7 Famous Foods you Must Try
August 29, 2019

Peru is quickly growing as one of the best gastronomies in the world. It’s been winning awards for a few years now, and it’s no wonder why. From coastal fishy …


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Folklore Day: The Tradition that Stays Alive in the Dances in Cusco
August 22, 2019

Folklore is a mix of cultural expressions that is different and belongs to each village, city, or country. In Cusco’s case, dance is one of the traditions that boasts the …


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The colorful outfits of Cusco during the traditional dance competition between schools
June 14, 2019

If you've planned your visit to Cusco during this time, you should feel lucky. The city is like one big party during the 31 days of this month. Prepare yourself …


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Festivals in Cusco: 5 celebrations you can’t miss in June
June 12, 2019

June is the official month of celebration in Cusco. You should feel fortunate if you’re lucky enough to visit this timeless city this summer. You’ll have the opportunity to get …


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Zero plastic: Cusco celebrates its holidays banning the use of plastic during Inti Raymi
June 11, 2019

Cusco blooms in June more than ever. During this month, people not only enjoy Cusco’s day itself, but celebrate as well other important events: The Inti Raymi, The Civic Parade, …


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Comadres in Cusco: A festival to celebrate friendships with women
March 13, 2019

The celebrations of Carnavales continue without ceasing in the city of Cusco. Therefore, week after the Day of Compadres, comes the Day of Comadres where the main protagonists are women. On …


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Compadres in Cusco: 5 photos to enjoy the Carnival festivity
February 23, 2019

There’s no doubt. The people of Cusco love being happy. For this reason, they start to celebrate Carnivals 2 weeks before its official beginning. Salkantay Trekking visited the traditional district …


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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, …


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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 …


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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 …