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- Traditional Food
Traditional Winter Dish: Frozen Potato With Cheese
The frozen potato with cheese is a typical dish that is only eaten in the winter months in Cusco. These…
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August Brings Its Fun and Charm
August has claimed us. One the month’s first day, Cusco carried out a ceremony in honor of the Pachamama (Earth…
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Muña, a Medicinal Wild Mint Heals Many Ills
An important medicinal plant in the Andes around Cusco is Muña, known scientifically as Minthostachys mollis. It grows at high…
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