Discover Peru this year-end! Explore ancient ruins, vibrant cities, stunning beaches, and lush jungles. Enjoy festive celebrations, unique gastronomy, and fewer crowds. With practical tips for budgeting, packing, and itineraries, your Peruvian adventure awaits!
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Pucara Bulls: Tradition and Symbolism in Andean Homes
The Pucará bull, a revered symbol in Andean culture, originates from a legend of drought relief. Crafted with care, these decorative figures embody protection, duality, and fertility. Their vibrant colors and artistic designs represent hope and a connection to tradition.
Getting to Lake Titicaca: Top Travel Routes and Tips
Explore different transport options to Lake Titicaca, including flights for tight schedules, luxurious train rides like the Belmond Andean Explorer, and scenic bus routes. Choose based on time, style, or budget, and enjoy the beauty of southern Peru!
Charms of Puno, Peru, beyond Lake Titicaca
Puno, located by Lake Titicaca, offers more than natural beauty. Known as Peru’s Folkloric Capital, it brims with culture, history, and festivities like the Virgen de la Candelaria Festival. Explore its rich heritage with Viagens Machu Picchu!
From Cusco to Puno: Route of the Sun, Peru
Traveling through Peru can go far beyond arriving in this historic country and visiting some of its main attractions, because in every corner of Peruvian land, there is much more to discover, about our history, culture, and natural heritage. That’s why we always like to point out that, if you have time in your journey, […]
Belmond Luxury Train: Peru’s Most Scenic Ride
Make your way through the Andes in total comfort and style while experiencing the best of Cusco, Puno and Arequipa on a magical train ride. Learn more here!
Charms of Puno, Peru: Beyond Lake Titicaca
Puno, known as Peru’s “Folkloric Capital,” boasts rich culture, stunning Lake Titicaca, and vibrant festivals like Virgen de la Candelaria. Discover historic sites, Andean traditions, and immerse yourself in its unique heritage.
What to Do in Puno Peru
Planning a trip to the Peruvian highlands? Here’s everything you can do in Puno, the Folkloric Capital of Peru, so you can make the most of your experience!
Pachamama’s Month: Everything You Need to Know
On August 1st, Peru celebrates Pachamama Day, a tribute to Mother Earth. This vibrant event, rooted in ancient Andean traditions, involves offering flowers, chicha, and coca leaves to Pachamama for blessings. It’s a month-long celebration of gratitude and renewal, highlighting the deep cultural connection to nature.
Lake Titicaca: Amantani Island Homestay
Take the Amantani Island homestay tour and get a glimpse at the local daily life and their cultural expression in the vast Lake Titicaca.