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The Celebration Virgin Asunta Begins With Great Joy in The City of Cusco

With great excitement this morning in the heart of Cusco the central day of the Virgin Assumption’s fiesta began. With …

Peruvian Orchids An Incomparable Beauty

Poqco Hispay: An Andean Natural Remedy

Funeral Rites in Inca Times

Cacao, The Second Most Important Crop

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Inter Clima Macro Regional Cusco 2018

Inter Climate Regional Confetence Macro Cusco 2018

This morning in the heart of the city of Cusco is developing this important activity “Inter Climate Regional Macro 2018” … Walter Coraza Morveli10 August, 2018, 3:39 am10 August, 20180 251

Young Women from Cuzco

celebration, Culture

The Role of Women in the Acllawasi

The acllawasi that in the Quechua language means: Aclla – virgin woman, chosen woman and Wasi – house, was the … Fidelus Coraza Morveli9 August, 2018, 12:52 pm9 August, 20180 244

Offering to the Mother Earth (Photo: Walter Coraza)

celebration, Culture, Customs, news

Cusco Celebrates The Month of Pachamama

With beautiful ceremonies, the new agricultural year was started. It began at the Apu Mama Simona and Machu Kimón where … Walter Coraza Morveli7 August, 2018, 3:49 pm7 August, 20180 263

The Last and Oldest Andean Cedar in Cusco, Monasterio Hotel (Photo: Walter Coraza Morveli)

Culture, Cuzco Neighborhoods, news

The Oldest Tree of Cusco: An Andean Cedar

The oldest tree in Cusco is located inside an ancient palace joining Spanish and Inca. It was founded by Monsignor … Fidelus Coraza Morveli7 August, 2018, 2:06 pm7 August, 20180 279

Venus Flytrap, A Wonder Nature

Nature always gives us surprises, from animals with extreme climatic adaptations to plants with amazing features such as carnivorous plants, … Luis Olivera Echegaray31 July, 2018, 2:22 pm31 July, 20180 473

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The abstracted form of a dog watching a soccer game. (Photos by Alonzo Riley)

Misunderstanding the Canines of Cuzco

J.R. riley31 May, 2013, 3:10 pm22 June, 201831 23482

dolor de cabeza

Pulling Hair, A Traditional Cure for Headache

Brayan Coraza Morveli28 August, 2014, 11:25 am18 May, 20180 22202

Cantuta Flowers (Photo: Alonzo Riley)

The Sacred Flower of the Incas and National Flower of Peru, the Cantuta

Fidelus Coraza Morveli19 May, 2013, 12:07 pm21 July, 20182 18561

Tiger's MIlk Cocktail to Revive You

Majestic Tiger’s Milk (Leche de Tigre), a Peruvian Delight

David Knowlton24 November, 2013, 3:06 pm18 May, 20181 17723

FOOD CULTURE

Making Huatia a traditional dish Made into the Earth, Hebert is Faring up the Oven in Sacsayhuaman (Walter Coraza Morveli)

The Secret of the Huatia

Brayan Coraza Morveli24 June, 2018, 6:21 pm24 June, 20180 686

Balls of Llullucha with Squash and Tarwi seeds

Tarwi, Great Food And Medicine

Fidelus Coraza Morveli21 June, 2018, 6:55 pm22 June, 20180 796

San Blas Saint (Photo by Walter Coraza Morveli)

Joy, devotion, dancers, and rich gastronomy: This is how the festival of Corpus Christi in Cusco is lived

Walter Coraza Morveli2 June, 2018, 1:16 pm2 June, 20180 951

folklore and legends

folklore and legends

Yawar Fiesta (By Javier Prado)

The Yawar Fiesta

Luis Olivera Echegaray20 July, 2018, 10:59 pm20 July, 20180 467

Beware of Strange Dogs Following You (Walter Coraza Morveli)

The Red Eyed Black Dog: A Guide to Death or a Great Treasure

Luis Olivera Echegaray16 January, 2018, 1:38 pm16 January, 20180 1099

Plaza de Mollepata

Mythological Origen vs Historical Origen of Mollepata

Luis Olivera Echegaray23 December, 2017, 2:38 pm23 December, 20170 1274

Events

Day of Dead in Almudena Cemetery (Photo: Walter Coraza Morveli)

Andean Funeral Culture: Activities at the Almudena Cemetery Museum

Walter Coraza Morveli25 October, 2017, 10:37 pm25 October, 20170 1645

Schedule of festivities for September (Walter Coraza Morveli)

Schedule of Activities and Festivities for September

Walter Coraza Morveli12 September, 2017, 5:43 pm12 September, 20170 1972

Happy Pachamama Day: May the awakening of the earth bring peace, love and prosperity During the month of August

Walter Coraza Morveli1 August, 2017, 6:17 pm1 August, 20170 2227

Literature

Rumi Maqui, A Forgotten Hero

Rumi Maqui, A Forgotten Hero

Luis Olivera Echegaray14 July, 2018, 2:29 pm14 July, 20180 348

Boarding a Taxi (David Knowlton)

There Were No Pumas Up There, A Taxi Tale

David Knowlton26 June, 2017, 3:14 pm26 June, 20170 2549

Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

The Multiple Spanishes of Cusco

David Knowlton9 May, 2017, 2:22 pm9 May, 20170 1990

History

Sunset in Cusco (Walter Coraza Morveli)

Cultura, history, tourism, Travel

History and Information About Cusco

Important points of the history of Cusco starting from the Plaza de Armas. In Inca times, what is today the … Walter Coraza Morveli11 August, 2017, 3:45 pm11 August, 20170 4427

Huaca Mesa Redonda (Photo: Wayra)

Archeology, Culture, history

Mama Qaqa or better known as ‘Mother Stone’

Mama Qaqa or better known as ‘Mother Stone’ is present among the wak’as (or huaca. A wak’a (Quechua) is an … Luis Olivera Echegaray10 July, 2017, 7:38 pm10 July, 20170 2183

Guaman Poma, Observing the Sun

PUCUY SUCANCA AND CHIRAO SUCANCA, INCA SOLAR OBSERVATION

One of the most important problems of astronomy and Inca calendar involves an evaluation of the identities and role of … Luis Olivera Echegaray14 June, 2017, 4:21 pm14 June, 20171 2137

Llamas y ausangate (https://www.instagram.com/p/-U9BPqovH_/)

Llamas and their importance in the Andean World

Llamas are domestic animals from the Camelidae family and are common in the Peruvian Andes. It was a very important … Luis Olivera Echegaray11 December, 2016, 6:22 pm11 December, 20160 594

Customs, drinks, history, Intersections, Medicinals, tourism, Travel

Ayahuasca, A Plant with Demands, Challenges, and Changes

What if I told you there was a plant that could show your past, present, and future? A plant believed … Natalie Bankhead25 August, 2016, 5:21 pm16 July, 20180 3166