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.
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Fiestas Patrias: A Celebration of Peruvian Independence
Fiestas Patrias in Peru, celebrated on July 28 and 29, commemorates the nation’s independence with parades, music, dances, and traditional food. The festivities honor the historic declaration by José de San Martín in 1821 and showcase Peru’s rich cultural diversity and heritage.
4 Destinations for Experiential Tourism in Peru
Maximize your Peru trip by engaging in experiential tourism, immersing in local culture, traditions, and daily life. Visit Madre de Dios, Amantani Island, Sacred Valley, and Ayacucho to interact with locals, participate in cultural activities, and create meaningful memories.
10 Tips for Visiting Peru That You Must Know
Make your way through Peru like a local expert! Here you’ll find all the information you’ll need to make the most of your experience. Learn more in this blog.
Peruvian Amazon Jungle: Ecotourism and Excursions
Make your way through the lush Peruvian Amazon jungle and discover a whole new world in the depths of nature. Here’s everything you should know about it!
History of Some Streets in Cusco
Cusco, once the heart of the Inca Empire, preserves its secrets and culture in its cobblestone streets. Explore its magic through streets like Siete Cuartones, Hatun Rumiyoc, Suecia, Amargura, Siete Culebras, Choquechaca, Siete Angelitos, and Resbalosa, each with unique histories and Quechua influences. Discover more with Viagens Machu Picchu!
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.
How to Prepare for Hiking the Inca Trail
The Inca Trail can be an easy task if you prepare yourself in advance. Find out everything you should do before hiking the Inca Trail here!
Choquequirao Trek: All You Need to Know
Choquequirao is one of the most impressive and significant findings of the ancient world of the Incas, and here you’ll learn everything about getting there!
The Ultimate Inca Trail Packing List
Taking the Inca Trail? Here’s everything you should take for hiking this historical route to Machu Picchu so you can set the perfect packing list!