Inca City

17/08/2023

29/06/2022

Día de San Pedro y San Pablo y el Día del Pescador

24/06/2022

El "Inti Raymi" o "Fiesta del Sol" era la festividad más grande, más importante, espectacular y magnífica llevada a cabo en los tiempos del Imperio del Tahuantinsuyo, el cual basaba su religión en el culto al Sol. El "Inti Raymi" fue creado para rendir culto al "Apu Inti" (Dios Sol) también conocido en ciertos sectores como “Apu P'unchau” (Dios Día).

24/06/2022

¿Cómo se celebra el Inti Raymi?
Para iniciar la Fiesta del Sol, primero se debía espantar a los espíritus malignos con escobas de paja. El Inca, quien es considerado como el hijo del Dios Sol, dirigía dicha ceremonia y elegía el lugar donde se realizaba.

Sacerdotes, curacas, orejones, capitanes, entre otros de los personajes más importantes del Tahuantinsuyo acudían al llamado del Inca y su esposa, la Coya. Todos debían hacer un ayuno de tres días antes del 24 de junio.

24/06/2022

La Fiesta del Sol le da un papel protagónico a la mujer

04/01/2022

Here are some facts about Peru

03/01/2022

The village of Huancaya is located in the province of Yauyos just three hours from the city of Huancayo - Peru. During the trip you will see lakes and beautiful landscapes, as the impressive Canyon of Uchco. In addition you will enjoy the lagoons and waterfalls that give birth to the Cañete River.

The landscapes are dreamlike, as well the Andean wildlife. The first point is the "Abra Negro Bueno", located on the boundary of Lima and Junín. From this point you can see the impressive mountains of the Huaytapallana and its snowy.

01/01/2022

Happy New Year 2022

18/12/2021

Santuranticuy, Cusco fair in honor of the Niño Dios

It is December in Cusco and the residents know that they must prepare because in a few days one of the most important festivities in this region will be celebrated: Santuranticuy, a traditional festival that dates back to the Colonial era.

The day comes, it is December 24, and thousands of artisans from different parts of Peru come together in the Plaza Mayor to show their best works to tourists. Angels, births, paintings, ceramics, photographs, silverware and jewelry - these last ones related to the crowns or haloes of the saints-, are some of the valuable objects that can be found in this festivity that lasts until Christmas midnight.

Also part of this traditional fair -which has Niño Manuelito or Niño Dios as the maximum expression- are the farmers who offer natural products such as eucalyptus branches, molle, queñua, ferns and ichu bundles, which are unmissable at birth. Furthermore, in a corner of the plaza, visitors can enjoy the best of Cusco cuisine.

The next day, the people of Cusco bless the images of Niño Manuelito, while a group of dancers join the celebration with the Huaylía, a must-see stamp in the celebration of the Niño Dios.

This festivity was declared in 2009 as Cultural Heritage of Peru, for being one of the most striking and significant cultural expressions since the Viceroyalty, and for bring together thousands of tourists who arrive in Cusco at the height of Christmas time.

10/12/2021

PEROLNIYOC WATERFALL – A hidden treasure of the Incas Sacred Valley

Perolniyoc is located 40km north of Cusco towards the village of Ollantaytambo. The beginning of the trek is in Socma. It is a small village of 800 inhabitants, at an altitude of 3100m.

The most impressive thing about this waterfall is that there is no entrance fee. You can enjoy it, taking part of the magic and energy that exists in this place.

Thanks to the inhabitants of this area and the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura del Cusco, this resource today is visited and seen by many people. It played an important role in the restoration of the archaeological center called Raqaypata that is located above the waterfall, a magnificent construction belonging to the Pre-Inka and Inka times.

08/12/2021

DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE RED RIVER IN CUSCO, PERU

So, we know that water is naturally a transparent, tasteless, odourless, and nearly colourless liquid. Well, what if we tell you that in Cusco, Peru there is a river that completely defies this basic description of water? It runs RED. Not trying to be creepy, here. It is true. The Red River is a work of art by Mother Nature and has cherry or brick red coloured water.

Locally known as Pukamayu (In Quechua, “puka” menas red, and “mayu” means river) or Antachaka (Quechua “anta” is copper, while “chaka” is bridge), this is a river that lies in the Canchis Province of the Cusco region which is about 3 hours south-east of the city of Cusco. Originating from Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain valley, it belongs to the watershed of the Huallaga River. The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain valley along with the renowned Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain makes up a part of Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range. This chain is itself a part of the magnanimous Andes mountain range appearing to be the spine of South America., forming the longest continental mountain range in the world.

Cusco’s Red River is formed due to the soil erosion from different mineral deposits present in the vibrant layers of the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain. The ‘Red’ colour is we see is the because of the presence of red sandstone full of iron oxide. This mineral-rich sedimentary rock gets washed off the hillsides when it rains and turns the water a distinct red or pink hue (the exact tone depends on the volume of rainfall). Now since the colour is visible by erosion (which is caused by rain run-off), this so-called red or pink river can only be visible during Peru’s rainy season months. During the rest of the year, the river’s water level is much lower than during monsoon and its colour is, therefore, kind of muddy-brown.

Usually, the tourists take a brief stop en-route tour the nearby Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain to see the red river. While taking this trip to Cusco’s countryside, you can also check out the fascinating Q’eswachaka Inca rope bridge, the classic Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain and the majestic ruins of Waqrapukara.

29/11/2021

The Pucayaquillo Waterfall is located in the district of Shapaja just 22 km south of the city of Tarapoto (Peru). The journey follows the bank of the mighty Huallaga River surrounded by beautiful landscapes. In addition, the spectacular confluence of the same Huallaga River with the Mayo River can be seen along the way. To get to the waterfall you walk for 45 minutes.

This tour is highly recommended for nature lovers who want to hike through the forest to disconnect from the stressful environment of the city and breathe fresh air that nature provides.

Recommend:
✅Light and change of clothes, swimwear.
✅Hiking shoes, sandals or water shoes.
✅Towel, insect repellent, sunscreen and other personal hygiene and use.

24/11/2021

The Sacred City of Caral or Caral-Supe is the capital of the Norte Chico Civilization of Supe located in the Supe Valley, 200 km (124 miles) north of Lima. The Sacred City of Caral is the earliest known civilization in the Americas, it dates to the Late Archaic period. Radiocarbon analysis performed by the Caral-Supe Special Archaeological Project (PEACS) dates its development between 3000 to 1800 B.C.

It is believed that this civilization started by the merging of small villages based on trade of agricultural and fishing products. Its importance rests on the success of techniques of domestication of cotton, beans, potatoes, chilli, squash among other products. Success in agriculture was due to the development of water canals, reservoirs and terraces. They used guano, bird excrement, and anchovies as fertilizer.

There are 19 settlements along a 40 km zone in the middle and lower Supe Valley. Each one of them has pyramidal shaped public buildings with sunken circular plazas and dwellings. Of that group of settlements it is Caral that stands out. Caral is larger and its buildings are architecturally more complex.

The design of the Sacred City reflects the values of the Caral residents and their world view, specifically their religion, political and social systems.

The Sacred City of Caral was built on 66 hectares with two distinct zones. The main zone or nucleus on the north of the complex has the largest public and residential buildings of the city, including seven monumental buildings, two circular sunken plazas, two open spaces and residential dwelling for officials. The largest temple is the Templo Mayor which is 150 meters long and 110 meters wide and 28 meters high.

The southern part of the city or marginal zone includes smaller buildings such as the amphitheatre, a circular altar and a smaller residential area.

Caral was abandoned by its residents for unknown reasons. War was ruled out as there are no signs of destruction. Historians believe it was abandoned because of drought; its population migrated to more productive lands.

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20/11/2021

Huaca Pucllana is a great adobe and clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district of central Lima, Peru, built from seven staggered platforms. It served as an important ceremonial and administrative center for the advancement of the Lima Culture, a society which developed in the Peruvian Central Coast between the years of 200 AD and 700 AD.

With the intended purpose of having the elite clergymen (who politically governed several valleys in the area) express their complete religious power and ability to control the use of all the natural water resources (saltwater and freshwater) of the zone, a Great Pyramid was constructed in the Huaca.

As a whole, the structure is surrounded by a plaza, or central square, that borders the outer limits, and by a large structured wall dividing it into two separate sections. In one section there were benches and evidence of deep pits where offerings of fish and other marine life took place in order to attain the favor of the gods. The other section is an administrative area. This area contains various small clay structures and huts made of adobe–with some walls still standing–whose function seemed to be to act as the courtyards and patios of the enclosure which is over 500 meters in length, 100 in width and 22 in height.

18/11/2021

The Questionnaire of Travelling

16/11/2021

Would you sleep in this glass capsule hanging over a cliff in Peru?

It is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in the province of Urubamba, district of Ollantaytambo, in a small town called Pachar.

That's just the idea behind the spectacular Skylodge Adventure Suites, glass rooms precariously perched on the side of a cliff in Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas.

If you're brave enough, these glass capsules are only accessible after climbing 400 meters from the rock surface or hiking a challenging trail with a network of zip lines.

Once you're settled in and ready to spend the night, you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the wild valley and, at night, the Milky Way.

The SkyLodges are well located to allow guests to admire the valley from above for a day or two before venturing down to Machu Picchu.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Wear long pants
walking shoes or running shoes
Bring a thermal jacket and warm clothing.
Bring your personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste); remember that there are no showers.

11/11/2021

Cumbemayo or Los Frailones de Cumbemayo is an archaeological area considered among the oldest in the American continent. It is made up of an aqueduct, petroglyphs and a forest of rocks beautifully carved by erosion. Located only 19 kilometers from Cajamarca at an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level.

The aqueduct has an extension of 8 kilometers, it collected the water from the rains and distributed it on its way to the Pacific, being a fundamental element for the control of nature and the development of crops. It is calculated that they were built 1500 B.C., and it is a sample of the genius and development of the society present at that time and of our cultural heritage.

However, one theory about its creation points to its functionality as a ceremonial and religious act, given that the Cajamarca area does not suffer from water problems, but it was a water cult, as is the case with Qenko, in Cusco and Saywite, in Apurimac.

In its surroundings you can visit the petroglyphs that are in the caves. But one of the most impressive aspects are the so-called Frailones or Rock Monks, an incredible work of nature, where the volcanic rock has been patiently sculpted by the action of water and wind.

Facts
What does Cumbemayo mean?
The word "Cumbemayo" possibly comes from the Quechua, "kumpi mayu," meaning "well-built water channel," or "humpi mayo," meaning "narrow river."

Do not be confident, be careful with the altitude
Cumbemayo is at 3500 m.a.s.l., so be careful with the altitude, hydrate yourself and take coca or muña tea, as well as keep warm. The best time to visit is in the morning hours.