Mancapozo lagoon is located in the district of Amarilis, in the province of Huanuco, in the department of Huanuco.
The natural region to which the lagoon belongs is the Suni or Jalca region. To the lagoon a dam was built because of the constant overflows. When arriving at the lagoon you can see a waterfall that resembles a small waterfall, this resource has interesting landscapes, has an islet located 2 meters from the dam, in the lagoon we can see around rocks covered with lush vegetation;
The lagoon is inhabited by trout that today are eventually extracted by visitors to this lagoon (foreign and local). According to the legend huanuqueña, the residents of Malconga tell that in this lagoon of dark waters, an enormous and horrible snake lives "Huaracuy" that takes care of the immense treasures that are kept in the bottom of the lagoon.
Yacumama Raymi Ceremony
After a few minutes of waiting, the ceremony of the Yacumama Raymi begins, from the highest slope the Hatun Taky (musicians of the Inca) sing a solemn march, they walk slowly to the rhythm of the quena and the drum. Behind them, the Hatun Runas appear carrying the flags that represent the Inca Empire imitating the colors of the rainbow.
Minutes later, the imperial retinue, the Willaq Uma (high priest), the coya (wife of the Inca), the sinchi (untamed warrior) and the ñustas descend to the place of worship to prepare the water cult.
The Inca Illathupac walks to the lower part, he will ask permission to the Jirkas (hills), through the coca he makes the payment to the Pachamama, greets the Sun and toasts with the sacred chicha. And so after paying tribute to Pachamama and Pachacamac (god of the earth), he disperses the coca leaves in its waters.
It rains in these moments, the cold is more and more intense and the Inca Illathupac throws himself into the waters, submerges for a moment and, from the depths, is reborn, swims towards the banks and the public, his public, receives him with loud applause for his
The Sanctuary of Machupicchu, the archeological site that is an icon of tourism in Peru, reopened its doors with a great ceremony that showed the diverse cultural expressions of the country.
It is important to mention that during the ceremony, Minister Rocio Barrios gave the Safe Travels seal to the destination "Machupicchu," which involves strict compliance with biosecurity protocols from the moment visitors arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station, as well as in restaurants, lodging, and transportation to the entrance of Machupicchu's Llaqta and the interior of the historic sanctuary.
Not only that, but permanent follow-up and monitoring of compliance with biosecurity measures have also been considered. This must be fully complied with.st be fully complied with.
Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo, Trujillo
Sales de Maras
El Valle Sagrado de los Incas es un territorio lleno de paisajes increíbles y sitios arqueológicos únicos. Uno de los más visitados son las famosas Salineras de Maras. Este atractivo lo conforman miles de pequeñas piscinas excavadas en la ladera de la montaña. Estos pozos de sal han sido captados por los amantes de la fotografía de todo el mundo.
Luxury Train Journey to The Lost City of The Incas
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