Category: Culture
Vicuña Wool: The Luxurious Fabric Fit for Inca Royalty
Vicuña wool is the rarest natural fiber in the world, making it the most coveted and luxurious fabric for high fashion designers.
A Puno festival: Celebrating the Virgin of Candelaria
The dancing, music, and bright colors of the Festival of Our Lady of Candlemas are sure to lift your spirits.
Peruvian Panetón: A Sweet Holiday Tradition
Giving and receiving panetóns, golden domes of pastry goodness, are a popular holiday tradition in Peru.
Celebrating the Day of the Dead in the Andes
Peru and Bolivia are two Andean countries that celebrate the Day of the Dead in November, a celebration that blends Catholic traditions with Andean rituals.
Man of Chan Chan, Protector of the Campana
Meet the man who won’t stop fighting to protect the Chimu/ Mochica Culture and the Cerro Campana.
Afro-Peruvian music: A frenetic fusion of cultures
Learn more about a music genre with a traditional Peruvian tune and catchy African beat.
Celebrating Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Ayacucho
Ayacucho, located in the Peruvian central highlands, is nationally recognized for having the best Semana Santa festivities in the entire of Peru.
Semana Santa in Cusco: An insider’s perspective
Heidy spent her childhood in Cusco and she fondly recalls the days of the holy week filled with traditions and rituals that added special significance.
Celebrating Carnival in the Cajamarca Highlands
Peru is a top destination for Carnival, and the city of Cajamarca stands out for traditional celebrations!
