guinea pig
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Folklore
The Andean Vizcacha Represents a whole story within the culture of the Andes
While the guinea pig is a very famous and traditional animal in the Andes of Peru for the delicious flavor…
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Folklore
The Cuy (Guinea Pig) Who Became Gold
My grandmother tells me that one day a very poor couple was invited to a roofing for a neighbor’s house…
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Food & Drinks
Cuy Chactado a culinary delight of Cusco
The Cuy Chactado is a typical dish of the Andean gastronomy and it is also one of the many representative…
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Costumbres
Preparation of Cuy (Guinea Pig)
The guinea pig is a small rodent native to the Andes of Peru. This domestic species has an incalculable value.…
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Fashion Cuy: A Gastronomic Festival
The cuy is one of the most beloved animals of our Peruvian highlands. it is a traditional part of our…
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Commentary
The Opposite of Cuy
So, what is the opposite of cuy, you know, guinea pig? That may seem a trick question, or a kind…
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Cuy al Palo Delights in Lamay
Guinea Pigs Roasting on the Fire (Brayan Coraza Morveli) Cuy, also called guinea pig, is an animal traditionally found in…
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Ingredients
Farm to Table Time with Fava Beans in Cusco
Fresh and Green Beans from the Farms of Cusco The season of green fava beans has arrived throughout the region…
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Travel
Cuy Delights in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most engaging and intriguing places in the Department of Cusco.…
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Travel
The Enchantments of Tipon
An enchanting place where harmony reigns in the midst of its majestic organization, Tipon is an impressive example of Inca…
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