celebration, Commentary, Customs
The Q’eros and the Festivity of Qoyllurit’i
The religious festival of the Qoyllorit’i of the department of Cusco, is one of the most intriguing events. It takes … 0 353
Commentary, Customs
Peru: Rules and New Experiences the Start of Garden Kindergarten
In Peru, in 2011, the MINEDU (The national Ministry of Education) established a norm of 3 years old for compulsory … 0 572
Culture
Botanical Garden of the Plaza San Francisco, Cusco
Not far from the Plaza Mayor of Cusco is Plaza San Francisco. This Plaza is very crowded and every day … 0 529
Story
The Witch of the Andes (Achkay)
One of the stories that parents tell their children more than others in the Andes is that of ACHKAY. She … 0 530
Commentary, news
The Chupacabra of Paucartambo
The chupacabra, ”goat-sucker”, is a mythological animal that kills goats, sheep and other animals in rural areas. It is said … 0 795
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 … 0 1555
history
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 … 1 1539
history
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 … 0 594
Customs, drinks, history, Intersections, Medicinals, tourism, Travel