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 such due to the fact that it was the flag of the Inca empire, however, diverse studies have demonstrated that the ...[+]

Near the shores of Lake Titicaca, a few hours from Juliaca, department of Puno, one may see in the horizon uncommon structures made from plants where Urus, who are said to be the most ancient residents of this Peruvian zone,  reside above them. Tourism has spoken a lot about the Urus, creating a myth whereby it ...[+]

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 pleasure of experiencing them.  Of all of these religious celebrations, there is one that stands out for its sheer vibrant colors and its ambiance filled ...[+]

Among the noise and the contamination of the city added to our daily responsibilities, is precise to dedicate an exclusive time to recover from stress. What better than doing it in a place where the cosmic energy fills us with good vibrations, along with offering an unforgettable experience. The Sacred Valley of the Inca in ...[+]

If only one distinction should be named to separate Peru from the rest when comparing all the top tourist destinations of the world, that one distinction should be its many traditions, each and every one loyally protected by the inhabitants of every village, and each inhabitant waiting and wanting to share the enchanting moments and ...[+]

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Having been the capital of the Inca civilization and considered “the world’s belly button,” Cuzco has a wonderful cultural legacy. Aside from wonderful architectural monuments – like Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World – it has traditions that show all the grandeur of one of the most powerful empires in ...[+]

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 in them. Each month of July the province of Paucartambo, in the Cuzco region, puts on its best to celebrate the Virgen del Carmen or Carmelo ...[+]