celebration, Customs, Travel
Feast of the Lord of Huanca and the Feast of Exaltation of the Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i
On September 14 and 15 of each year, the feast of the Lord of Huanca is celebrated. Many people who … 0 215
celebration, Events, tourism, Travel
Schedule of Activities and Festivities for September
The month of September brings us activities and festivities of great value in the region of Cusco. Being the month … 0 268
Archeology, Culture
Lightning (Illapa) Has a Rich Meaning in Cusco
Lightning strikes the ground and many times. It likes to run through the thick ichu grass of the pampas, moving … 0 302
Commentary, Customs
The Domestic Elves
Many have hated them, but we have never completely taken to them since many believe they are only imaginary beings … 0 427
Commentary, Customs
Toads and Fortune
Toads are rare animals within the city as they live near streams, rivers or lagoons. With each day these animals … 0 392
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 … 0 606
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 … 0 538
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