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Have you ever imagined seeing a rainbow mountain in the middle of the Andes? Nature was very kind to give the region of Cusco the most beautiful sceneries in the world, including Vinicunca. This incredible mountain is also known as “Siete Colores”, “Cerro Colorado” and in English as “Rainbow Mountain”. The imposing mountain Vinicunca presents …
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The Inti Raymi or “Fiesta del Sol” is one of the most important festivities of Cusco, in which the winter solstice is celebrated every 24th of June. In this celebration, the Inca is responsible for performing a ritual to honor the most important divinity of Tahuantinsuyo: the sun. The rebirth of an ancestral traditionPachacútec, who …
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Pachamama Raymi which means “Festival of Mother Earth” in English is held every first week of August. People from Cusco pay tribute to Mother Earth as a way to show their gratitude for blessing their crops, which are used for supporting their families for all the year. This traditional worship for the Pachamama dates back …
Cusco not only boasts being an attractive tourist spot, but also offers varied gastronomic proposals. Therefore, in order to get you acquainted with the scene, PeruRail recommends the top 10 restaurants in Cusco. The City of Cusco Inka Grill This is one of the first restaurants in Cusco and has one of the best locations, just around the …
Peruvian cuisine, recognized for its variety, continues conquering the whole world. Gastronomic tourism in Peru is being awarded internationally for owning the most delicious food in the world, and Cusco is not the exception in this culinary variety. Cusco’s cuisine stands out for the use of local protein-rich ingredients such as potatoes, corn, and quinoa. …
Visiting Cusco and every attraction it offers us is a wonderful experience. There are a number of tours available for each destination, but have you thought about organizing your own tour and even being able to get to Machu Picchu? Probably hiring a travel agency is the most common thing to do for these cases, but, …
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