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Pachamama: meaning, history and importance in the Andean worldview New

Machu Picchu

Pachamama: meaning, history and importance in the Andean worldview

Index 1. What does the word Pachamama really mean? The word Pachamama comes from the Quechua language and is one of the […]

B Brishet Valle
22 min
Huatia in Cusco: history, preparation and meaning of an ancestral Andean tradition New

Machu Picchu

Huatia in Cusco: history, preparation and meaning of an ancestral Andean tradition

Index 1. What is huatia and why is it a unique tradition of the Andes? The huatia is a […]

B Brishet Valle
20 min
Cusco markets: what to see, what to eat and what to buy during your trip New

Gastronomía

Cusco markets: what to see, what to eat and what to buy during your trip

Introduction The traditional markets of Cusco are part of spaces that allow you to discover a different dimension of the city. Further […]

B Brishet Valle
18 min
Fauna of the Peruvian Andes: animals that you can see during a trip through Cusco New

Machu Picchu

Fauna of the Peruvian Andes: animals that you can see during a trip through Cusco

Introduction The Peruvian Andes are home to some of the most important mountain ecosystems in South America. Throughout thousands […]

B Brishet Valle
26 min
What to do in Cusco at night? Complete guide to activities, gastronomy and culture New

Machu Picchu

What to do in Cusco at night? Complete guide to activities, gastronomy and culture

The city of Cusco is usually recognized worldwide for its impressive archaeological sites, its streets full of history and its […]

B Brishet Valle
17 min
Inti Raymi: complete guide to experiencing the Festival of the Sun New

Machu Picchu

Inti Raymi: complete guide to experiencing the Festival of the Sun

Every June 24, the city of Cusco becomes the scene of one of the most impressive cultural celebrations […]

B Brishet Valle
18 min
Corpus Christi in Cusco: history, tradition and meaning New

Machu Picchu

Corpus Christi in Cusco: history, tradition and meaning

Every year, during the month of June, the city of Cusco becomes the scene of one of the demonstrations […]

B Brishet Valle
15 min
Jubilee Month of Cusco: history, traditions and celebrations that make the historic capital of Peru unique New

Machu Picchu

Jubilee Month of Cusco: history, traditions and celebrations that make the historic capital of Peru unique

Every year, during the month of June, the city of Cusco becomes the scene of one of the […]

B Brishet Valle
12 min
Chiriuchu: The History, Tradition, and Flavor of Cusco’s Most Iconic Dish New

Machu Picchu

Chiriuchu: The History, Tradition, and Flavor of Cusco’s Most Iconic Dish

Contents 1. What is Chiriuchu and why is it one of Cusco’s most representative dishes? Talking about Chiriuchu means talking […]

B Brishet Valle
9 min