Sat 27 Nov 2021
Mindful Travel in Peru For A Healthy Body And Mind
Mindfulness is a practice that we can take with us wherever we go. We experience much more of our new surroundings and in a profounder way.
Thu 8 Jul 2021
Gratitude to our Mother Earth in the Andes Mountains
Since ancient times, especially in the period of the Incas, nature and Mother Earth have been venerated and seen as a Goddess.
Wed 21 Apr 2021
Lord of the Earthquakes
This beautiful and fascinating ceremony is a fusion of traditional Andean and Catholic beliefs.
Wed 21 Apr 2021
Maestra María Apaza, One Of The Last Remaining Altomesayoq
Altomesayoq (Al-to-me-sa-yok) Alto means ‘High’ / mesayoq means ‘One who has power’
Wed 23 Oct 2019
What is the Corpus Christi Festival?
This festival is celebrated all over Peru but is most impressive in Cusco.
Tue 30 Jul 2019
The Qoyllur R’iti Festival: A throwback to May 2018
The Señor Qoyllur R’iti pilgrimage is one of the most important festivals in the Peruvian Andean religious calendar.
Tue 30 Jul 2019
Fiesta Virgen del Carmen in Peru
The Virgen del Carmen is the patron saint of the mestizo population and is known to locals as Mamacha Carmen.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
What is the Virgen de la Candelaria?
The Virgen de la Candelaria (“Our Lady of Candelaria”) is the patron saint of the Canary Islands
Fri 1 Mar 2019
New Years in Peru: Traditions and Celebrations
While similar to celebrations across the world, there are many customs that make New Year’s Eve distinct in Cusco.
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Peruvian Culture: Celebration of Lord of the Miracles
This procession draws huge crowds from across South America to Lima, the capital of Peru.
