Folklore
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Chef’s Sunday: Family, Grill, and Fun
It is a tradition in much of the world for families to get together to share a meal and talk…
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Sacsayhuaman, a Fun Place to Relax, Play, and Visit
Cuzco and Sacsayhuaman since time immemorial have been stages for sport. Athletic practices are part of the customs of a…
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Fountains, Patios, and Plazas are Cuzco’s Life
To walk around Cuzco is to move from spaces lined by white walls and blue window frames to openings where…
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Omens, Charms, Augeries, and Dreams Motivate Cuzco
The people of Cuzco hang cobs of corn and thorns in the form of a cross above their doors within…
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A Haunted House. Silent by Day, Parties at Night
Cuzco in an ancient city and so has its share of ghosts and unusual goings on that make for wonderful…
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Shoeshine Boys Win Over Tourists in Cuzco
“Shoe shine, Mister?” “Hey friend, shine your shoes?” These are questions thrown at tourists daily in the streets of Cuzco.…
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Maqtillos Make People Use the Crosswalk
Among the crowds that daily throng in Cuzco’s Avenida Sol, its main artery entering the colonial core, masked figures move,…
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August’s Winds Beg Cusqueños to Fly Kites
In August the winds blow in Cuzco. It is known as the month of wind and brings lots of fun.…
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