Relax in Colca’s Las Casitas
Peru’s utter beauty is reflected in the country’s magnificent and mysterious great outdoors. Among all of Peru’s much appreciated landscapes, the Canyon of the Colca stands out by being one …
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History of wool and Peruvian textiles
The main material for the creation of the famed Peruvian textiles-alpaca fiber and pima cotton- has its own history which is important to know in order to understand why they …
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History of Cuzco’s Flag
The city of Cuzco’s current flag is composed of different stripes that range from the colors red to violet: the whole spectrum of the rainbow. This flag was adopted as …
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Celebrating the festivities of the Virgen del Carmen in Cuzco
One of the main characteristics of Peru is its people’s fervor, which they demonstrate through festivities that transmit the inhabitants’ feelings, and a special aura that surrounds those who participate …
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Celebrating the Virgen de la Candelaria in Puno
Among the many aspects of Peruvian folkloric customs, religious festivals have earned a special place in the hearts and memories of Peruvians and anyone else who has had the absolute …
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Palm Sunday in Cajamarca
Palm Sunday is one of the activities that are carried out as celebration of Holy Week. On this date it is remembered the arrival of Jesus to Jerusalem riding a …
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Cuzco: Behind the Myths and the Spanish Conquest
The historic city of Cuzco, which many tourist know of, is part of a the greater global tourist attraction schematic. Throughout the ages, this city has undergone many transformations, reconstructions, …
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A Brief Explanation on the Inca’s use of Astronomy
The study of the astros was a key component in the process of decision making for the Incan Empire. Since ancient mythological times, the Incas had been at the mercy …
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History of Machu Picchu – The Rediscovery
Contrary to the the official history, Augustine Lizárraga, a land owner of Cuzco, was the first one that arrived to Machu Picchu on July 14, 1902, with three explorers of …
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The Ceramics of Chulucanas
Peruvian ceramics have become an important part of the Peruvian’s national history because of it’s value, its aesthetic worth, and the techniques used to craft the pieces. Dating back to …
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