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Archeology
Caral Cradle of Andean Civilization
To the north of the city of Lima is one of the oldest citadels in the world, Caral. National Geographic…
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Local
Solution to The Problem of Visual Contamination in the Historical Center of Cusco
The city of Cusco, declared by Unesco as Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1983, is important and has a historical…
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News
A New Urban Design Proposed for Cusco
Last week, the “Plan of Movement and Public Space in Cusco”, simplified as “Plan Cusco”, was presented to the public. …
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Commentary
The Sheraton Hotel under Construction in Cusco Raises Indignation
The people of Cusco feel indignant that the Hotel Sheraton’s construction goes forward, especially since it was rejected by the…
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Drinks
Celebrate Today with a Pisco Sour
Pisco sour is a cocktail that stands out among others to be enjoyed. It can easily be found in the…
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Culture and Conflict around the Altiplano
Devils dance throughout the mining zone of the altiplano and into its cities in memory, if nothing else, of the…
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Celebration
The Virgin of Candlemas (Candelaria) Feast Honored by UNESCO
Puno, Peru breaks into sound and movement when its Patronal feast day, the 2nd of February and Day of the…
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Archeology
The Beautiful Road (Qhapaq Ñan) Still Unites the Andes
The Inca Highway, called Qhapaq Ñan, or great / beautiful path, was in the news lately for two things. First,…
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Customs
Renewal of Q’eswachaka Bridge, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The authorities and people of Quehue in Cuzco finished renewing the famous straw rope bridge called Qéswachaka this last Saturday. …
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Commentary
The Great Inca Highway Qhapac Ñan Creates Excitement These Days
Cuzco recently celebrated the nomination of the Qhapaq Ñan, the Royal Inca Highway, for the status of a UNESCO World…
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