History
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Cusco, A City of Stone
Stone House Around the Templo of the Moon , Cusco. Cusco is synonymous with stone. You see this in the…
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The Emperor Atahualpa’s Head
Inka Atahuallpa Converted into Stone When the great Wiracocha took the child to the enchanted city of Huancabamba they found…
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The Myth of Quinoa’s Origins, the Grain of Gold.
An old legend tells that the ancient people were able to converse with the stars. One upon a time a…
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The Legend of How Rain Began
One day the God Pachacamac lifted the Andean Ñusta, the princess, to the highest part of heaven we call it…
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Coffee, Culture, and Fun in a New Museum and Cafe in Cusco
Do you like coffee? Do you pay attention to the balance of flavor? Then Cusco has something new for you,…
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On “The Exotic Kitchens of Peru,” a Cookbook
Despite its boom over the last years, Peruvian cuisine is still not well known in the English speaking world. Peruvian…
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Inti Raymi: The Feast of the Sun
Today has been a memorable day for the city of Cusco. Inti Raymi, the most eagerly awaited feast of year,…
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Salute to Cusco during Its Feasts
In June, Cusco lives a great fusion of culture, tradition, and mystery. Our Capital of Culture fills with color, flavor,…
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The Hero and Rebel Túpac Amaru Honored Today
Cuzco joins together in honoring one of its great heroes and most painful historical events today. On the 18th of May…
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Of Mud We Are: The City of Chan Chan
The great adobe city of the Chimu Kingdom, Chan Chan was named a World Heritage Site in 1986 and was…
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