Plaza de Armas
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Folklore
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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Travel
History and Information About Cusco
Important points of the history of Cusco starting from the Plaza de Armas. In Inca times, what is today the…
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Celebration
Cusco: Night of Light and Sound
Today is an important day for the city of Cusco. On the eve of its glorious Jubilee Day the city…
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Art
Santurantikuy: Memories of the popular Christmas fair
For us the santurantikuy will always be … .. the Christ Child, the visit of children from the surrounding communities,…
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Local
Conflict in San Pedro Market over Handicrafts
A march unfolded unexpectedly in the city center of Cusco. A large number of people entered the square in protest.…
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News
Campaign to “Give Life to Our Heritage”
For the last two weeks, a campaign to raise awareness and care for our material heritage is being carried out.…
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My experience performing typical dances
I still remember the first year of classes at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega school. As is customary the…
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The University, Schools, and a Sunday Ritual, No Matter What
“Excuse me. Do you know what all this is? What is going on?” A woman with her hair gathered back,…
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Art
Art Exhibit in the City of Cusco’s Center
A few days ago, an exhibition of sculpture opened in the Plaza de Armas of the City of Cusco. It…
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Events
Anniversary of the Clorinda Matto de Turner School
Today, Thursday the tenth of november, around 11 am, the Plaza de Armas od the city of Cusco was converted…
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