Culture
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The Cochas, Lakes, and Beliefs About Them
The cocha is the name with which the lagoons and lakes are popularly known. Some are called savages or virgins…
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The decent of the kings in Cusco
The year 2023 began full of good wishes, good fortune, and a lot of positivism. But the final part of…
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The Joy of the Child
Cusco’s plaza is filled with vendors and excitement, today, the second day of Santurantikuy and Christmas Eve. People come to…
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Elves At Santuranticuy in Cusco
The word duende is a contraction of the old Castilian “duen de casa” which means the owner of a house,…
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The Viscacha that Lives in Machu Picchu
One of the animals that is part of the fauna of Machupicchu is the Viscacha. It is a rodent that…
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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…
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Duality: Sweet and Savory Tamales
Tamales are an exquisite food with different sweet and savory flavors. Their composition varies depending on the zone where you…
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The Ghosts of Cusco’s Historical Center
For many years, stories have circulated about the existence of ghosts in the historic center of the city of Cusco,…
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A Popular Tale on the Origin of Cocaine
One custom that is much honoured down to our days in the popular neighbourhoods of Cusco is drinking Chicha. The…
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Todos Santos in Cusco
November 1st and 2nd Cuzco celebrates Todos Santos, All Saints. It is a day when the people of Cusco share moments…
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