What to Do in 24 Hours in Cusco
Planning a short trip to Cusco? Here’s everything you can do there in just 24 hours. Check this guide and make the most of your experience in the imperial city!
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Peruvian Slang and Expressions Crash Course
Enhance your Peru trip by mastering local slang like “chamba” (work) and “pata” (friend). Peruvian expressions, often rooted in food or indigenous languages, add fun to conversations. Dive into the culture, and speak like a local on your next adventure!
The Best 10 Hotels in Peru for 2024
Discover Peru’s hidden gems and popular attractions with our blog. From highlands to the jungle, explore diverse and unique places for an unforgettable trip. Prepare your bucket list and plan the best adventure with our guide to Peru’s outstanding destinations!
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.
2024 Inti Raymi Overview and tips for Participating in 2025
June 24 in Cusco: The city celebrates Inti Raymi, the Sun Festival, with vibrant ceremonies at Saqsayhuaman. Don’t miss this cultural spectacle next year!
Restaurants and Markets to Experience the Best Peruvian Food
Peruvian cuisine, led by Central and Maido, charms global palates. Peru’s top restaurants, like Maido and Central, showcase culinary excellence. Explore street food markets like San Pedro and Surquillo for an authentic experience. Enjoy Peru’s rich food culture!
The Inti Raymi: An Unforgettable Event in Cusco
Peru is like a large, thick trunk: it is brimming with places, customs, people, food, and events. Peruvians or tourists are waiting to experience them. We could talk about one important holiday. It is observed throughout Peru and in the city of Cusco – our Cusco – because we are Cusqueños. It would be “The Inti Raymi.”
Food in Cusco: 8 Traditional dishes (and more) to Try
Cusco, the city where this blog is written, is popular for its sites, attractions, museums, and Machu Picchu. Due to Cusco’s popularity in these fields, some people may think that food is not a “cusqueños” (Cusco citizens’) strong point.
That’s why we’ll show you the opposite in the following lines, about our delicious food and why you must try them when in the ancient capital of the Incas.
The Ceviche: Peru’s National Dish
For us Peruvians, ceviche is more than just a meal. Ceviche is an ancient tradition, part of our rich culture, and our flagship dish to the world showing our culinary traditions. Ceviche is a refreshing and flavorful dish that showcases the culinary heritage of Per