This festivity has a special nuance, in which the natural is intermingled with the supernatural; the religious with the pagan; the earthly with the cosmic. Its origins in the villages of antiquity come from a mixture of festivities and rites in honor of the land, animals and plants. They were lovers of nature, which they […]
The first Arequipa carnival was held in 1541 and was practiced by Indians from nearby communities. They contributed to the ”huifalas” (wifalas), a typical dance that is still preserved. During the carnival, “comparsas” from neighboring towns such as Yanahuara, Cayma and Miraflores arrive in the city. All arrive with their guitars, mandolins, charangos, quenas and […]
The Cajamarca Carnival is one of the largest festivities and the most important carnival celebrated in Peru. For this reason it is called: “Cajamarca, Capital of the Peruvian Carnival“. Characteristics are the “carnival songs” and colorful costumes. Music and joy are the tenor of the festivities, in addition to the games with water guns, balloons […]
Every January 6, in several countries of Latin America, Europe and other parts of the world, the Three Kings Day is celebrated, a feast in which the adoration of the child Jesus by the three kings is remembered. Magicians, as a sign of the recognition of the pagan world that Jesus Christ is the king […]
We are a team that loves Peru, with all its places and wonderful landscapes that prove that it is a country rich in culture, gastronomy, customs and especially its cities and towns that make this beautiful country the most wonderful of Latin America. Places like: Machu Picchu (Cusco), Sacsayhuaman (Cusco), The Colca Valley (Arequipa), The […]
Mistura begun in 2007 and already goes for its edition number 10, founded by the Peruvian Society of Gastronomy, where tradition, creativity, identity and diversity meets. This fair brings together the best exponents of Peruvian food, to demonstrate the talent that for generations was inherited and that over time prevails in the hands of the […]
1 You will need plenty of cash on hand One of the first things that travellers to Peru should know is that many Peruvian restaurants and shops don’t take credit cards, and those that do charge an extra fee for running the card. Make sure to have plenty of cash on hand, preferably in small […]
Getting the chance to witness the holiday celebrations of foreign countries is one of the greatest pleasures of travelling. While Peru recognizes many of the most popular international holidays – public holidays include Christmas and May Day (International Labor Day) – Peru also has many holidays and national celebrations that are unique to the area. […]
