Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Pilgrimage to Santuary of the Lord of Huanca

Pilgrimage to Lord of Huanca

Lord of Huanca

Every year, on September 14, thousands of devotees from Peru and some countries such as Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile go on peregrination to the Santuary of Huanca to receive the blessing of the Lord of Huanca.

Lord of Huanca

This is a religious annual pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of the Señor de Huanca. Many people walk to the Sanctuary, to ask for wishes to the Lord of Huanca. Often people will bring their new cars to be blessed. It is possible to walk there on six hours from Huaccoto or take buses from Coliseo Cerrado, the journey takes about 1.5 hours.

Route from Cusco to the Santuary Lord of Huanca on Google Maps


History Lord of Huanca

In 1675, Diego Quispe who was an Indian escaped from the Yasos mine where he had suffered abuse. He hid from his master in a cave, and it is said that this place was illuminated by the presence of God. As soon as the priests of Our Lady of Mercy heard the story, they sent an artist from the Cusquenian School to paint an image of the Lord in the place where it had been seen.

Santuary the Lord of Huanca - Miraculous water

The Wakas or indigenous sacred sites colonized by Catholicism. Among this large rock circulates water from underground springs of the Sacred Apus, now it considered holy and miraculous water.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Festivity of Saint Rose in Lamay

Festivity Santa Rosa of Lamay 2016

Festivity of Saint Rose

On August 30 is the central date of the Festivity of Saint Rose of the beautiful village of Lamay - Calca, which is located in the Sacred Valley of Incas, just forty minutes from Cusco.

Where several large groups of dancers with colorful costumes pay homage to Saint Rose, to whom ask many blessings for their small but very cheerful people.

The Peruvian District of Lamay is one of eight districts of the Province of Calca, located in the Department of Cusco, pertaining to Cusco Region, Peru. Lamay district is located in the south central province of Calca, whose capital of the same name is located in the Sacred Valley, washed by the river Vilcanota, about 2946 meters above sea level and 45 Km. from the city of Cusco.

Folk Dances of Lamay

  • Qhapaq Negro
  • Contradanza
  • Qollas of Lamay
  • Chunchu Rey
  • Wayna Saqra
  • Siqlla
  • Aucca Chileno

  • Negrillas of Lamay
  • Kachampa
  • Chunchacha
  • Qhapaq Danzaq

  • Qanchi Alcalde
  • Qoyacha Autentica
  • Qhapaq Qolla

  • Qoyacha of Lamay
  • Majeño
  • Danzaq of Lamay
  • Mestiza Qoyacha

Program of Saint Rose Festivity 2016

From Monday, August 29 to Wednesday September 01 of 2016


Friday, August 26, 2016

Peruvian Coffee Day

Peruvian Coffee day

Free coffee and other activities to enjoy Peruvian Coffee Day

This Friday August 26, the Peruvian Coffee Day is celebrated throughout the Peru and, therefore, are scheduled tastings and various activities to commemorate the date.
Café orgánico del Perú.

The international chain Starbucks, through their social networks, confirmed that offer free coffee to customers who need only carry a reusable cup or glass to enter the promotion. The hours will be from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

In addition to this, also a tasting of Peru Coffee in the various locations that have in the country although this will only take place between 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm on Friday is performed.
Una deliciosa taza de café peruano

On the other hand, on Thursday the "V Expo Coffee Villa Rica 2016" is inaugurated at the Square of Las Artes of the Lima Municipal Theater, located in the Cercado of Lima.

The event is free and visitors can taste up to about 25 varieties of coffee from Oxapampa (Pasco).

In addition, in the Porta Passage (Miraflores, Lima) has also inaugurated the exhibition 'Café 10 Mil: the Coffee Expression of the VRAEM', in which a total of 10,000 cups of coffee will be offered to visitors at the timetable from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m

Enjoy a delicious Coffee and Crepe at the restaurant of our Hotel in Cusco, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Haywarikuy 2016

Haywarikuy 2016 - Offering to Pachamama


Offering to the Pachamama


Offering ceremony to the Pachamama is of ancient origin as part of a system of reciprocity that the ancestors had with the spiritual world, whose purpose is to return to Mother Earth what has been given, this ceremony is performed the entire month of August.
Haywarikuy 2016 - Offering Ceremony to the Pachamama


The rituals are destined to the Apus (masculine aspect of nature) and to the Pachamama (feminine aspect of nature), the breaking of this reciprocity would break the harmony in the natural, social and religious systems.
Haywarikuy 2016 - Offering Ceremony to the Pachamama


The person conducting the ceremony is the "altomisayoq" or "yatiri", who claim to have supernatural powers and communication with the spirit world. They offer an offering called "despacho" after asking for permission tend a table and between prayers.
Haywarikuy 2016 - Offering Ceremony to the Pachamama


The assistants make their prayers, making wishes with great faith for personal benefit, of people and issues which they consider important.


Haywarikuy 2016 - Offering to Pachamama

Program of Haywarikuy 2016


Date: Friday, August 26

Time: from 4:00 pm

Location: San Blas Square

Organizers: Municipal Company of Celebrations of the Cusco (EMUFEC)

Participates: Association of Artists and Craftsmen of the traditional neighborhood of San Blas

Source: EMUFEC
 

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Mistura 2016

Mistura 2016 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima

The largest food fair in Latin America

Peru has a great diversity of ingredientes and cuisines, mixture of races and cultures, we are a party of flavors where people from all our regions gather to celebrate, sharing the best of our food.

Millenary Cuisines arrive to Mistura 2016

Mistura 2016 prepares to be the great host of the millenary cuisines around the world. Among its novelties, the fair will include an international pavilion with the participation of India, Morocco and Mexico, countries with a great culinary culture. They promise to delight us with their dishes and ingredients as well as their culture, dances and parties. This year there’s more Mistura for all with the millenary cuisines!

The ninth edition of Mistura, gastronomic fair, will be held from 2 to 11 September in Lima. It’s the peruvian cuisine party, ten days of taste and color from all peruvian regions; a show-window to the world of our rich biodiversity and peruvian gastronomy as a locomotive for inclusive development. You are all invited!

Mistura’s Grand Market

Mistura’s Grand Market is the heart of the fair. This space congregates hundreds of farmers from all peruvian regions, to show with pride the great diversity of products that have made of our gastronomy one of the most outstanding around the world. This time, to celebrate the International Year of Legume, we bring our powerful ‘menestras’ and invite peruvian chefs who will cook delicious dishes in the Kitchen of the Gran Market.

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From Monday to Wednesday: S/. 13.00 (S/. 7.00 for kids)
From Thursday to Sunday: S/. 18.00 (S/. 8.00 for kids)

REGULAR PRICE

From Monday to Wednesday: S/. 17.00 (S/. 9.00 for kids)
From Thursday to Sunday: S/. 26.00 (S/. 11.00 for kids)

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

National Holidays 2016 in Cusco

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN CUSCO

Cusco develop a general program to celebrate the National Independence Day with a series of military activities, school parades, concerts, food festivals, serenades, burning castles and others.

Desfile del Ejercito por las Fiestas Patrias en Cusco

CIVIC MILITARY PARADE

The Municipal Company of Celebrations of Cusco, develop a series of activities which aim to create a patriotic atmosphere; so that EMUFEC conjunction with the Regional Directorate of Education, Education Management Unit and 5th Mountain Brigade of Cusco scheduled the school parades with the participation of the primary and secondary levels, as well as the higher institutes.

Desfile Escolar por las Fiestas Patrias en Cusco

These parades are held in the Plaza de Armas, at the end of the parades, the first places are awarded with corresponding pennants, the winners will participate the next day in the Military Civic Parade which also involved the armed forces, police and military.

FESTIVAL CUSCO CELEBRATES PERU

Parallel to the parades takes place a food and music festival in the Regocijo square from noon, with presentation of musical artists, dances of Peru and the best of Peruvian food accompanied by typical drinks.

Source: EMUFEC

Friday, July 1, 2016

Great Kacharpari for Celebrations of Cusco 2016

Great Kacharpari for Feasts of Cusco 2016

Celebrate together the Great Kacharpari for the Feasts of Cusco


A musical show and festival of typical dishes announces the Municipal Company of Festivities of Cusco (EMUFEC) for this Sunday July 3 from 9 in the morning on the Regocijo square the occasion of the traditional "Karcharpari" or farewell to the jubilee celebrations 2016, activity which officially conclude the activities in honor of our imperial city of Cusco, yet started on 27 April.
Plaza Regocijo - Cusco


Meanwhile, in the Plaza Mayor the Qosqo Native Art Center, as part of the General program developed by EMUFEC, will offer a colorful parade of dances immediately after the ceremony of hoisting the national flag and flag of Cusco, activity decked out perfectly with the Kacharpari.

In the Regocijo square, EMUFEC will adapt a special platform which will accommodate the artists and groups that will be presented in this celebration, with the stellar performance of the Group "15"


EMUFEC, invites all the Cusquenian population and visitors to participate in this event which will give appointment our artistic and gastronomic expressions.

Source: EMUFEC

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Feast of the Virgin of Carmen in Paucartambo 2016

Feast of the Virgin of Carmen in Paucartambo 2016

Virgin of Carmen in Paucartambo

This festival starts on July 14 at night with the traditional essay of the dances, the 15th day with the entrance to the festival, the 16th, is the main day and begins with the celebration of the Mass of Aurora, the Mass of party, the distribution of the Eleven, and finally make the procession of the Virgin of Carmen, the 17th blessing is given and the guerrilla becomes, and the festival ends on July 18 with the Watatiaycuy and Oqaricuy and in some cases up to 19th Walqanche or parting to the musicians.
Virgin of Carmen in Paucartambo, Cusco

The Virgin of Carmen de Paucartambo is a holiday celebrated not only with much religiosity but rather with a fervor that comes from something more than the desire of a people of honoring to a sacred image of 1.32 m of height; in Paucartambo when homage is paid to the Mamacha del Carmen is celebrated something more than a Catholic rite; is celebrated a collective idea might be called tradition!
Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen de Paucartambo

The saqras or demons take to the housetops
The saqras or demons take to the housetops

At the end of the procession, war is waged on the demons, from which the faithful emerge in triumph.
Guerrilla between demons and faithful - Virgin of Carmen in Paucartambo

The dances that can be observed are: Saqra, Qhapaq Chuncho, Quadrille, Kachampa, Chilean Auqa, Tarpuy, Challalla Phallchascha, Qollacha, Qapac Black, Bakers, among others.
Dance of the Feast of the Virgin of Carmen in Paucartambo
This festivity is held every year in the colonial town of Paucartambo, at a height of 3,017 m.s.n.m. and 110 km. from Cusco approximately 4 hours from Cusco.



Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Parade of the Provinces of Cusco 2016

Parade of the Provinces of Cusco 2016

Parade of the Provinces of Cusco 2016 in Tribute to Immortal Cusco

Date: Wednesday June 22, 2016
Hour: 9:00 a.m.

Order of Parade:

  1. Province of Acomayo
  2. Province of Anta
  3. Province of Calca
  4. Province of Canas
  5. Province of Canchis
  6. Province of Chumbivilcas
  7. Province of La Convención
  8. Province of Espinar
  9. Province of Paruro
  10. Province of Paucartambo
  11. Province of Quispicanchi
  12. Province of Urubamba

Monday, June 20, 2016

Expo Huancaro 2016

Expo Huancaro 2016

"Integrating the South Macro Region"

Location: Fair Field of Huancaro - Santiago - Cusco

Days: From June 22 to July 3, 2016


FAIR OF HUANCARO 2016

This event has the purpose of promote and revalue the cultural artistic expressions of the region of Cusco and neighboring regions, which also will participate with their cultural traditions, producers and entrepreneurs.

Expo Huancaro 2016 will be held from June 22 to July 3. It has been allocated a specific date in which each region will be receptioned by the provinces with a show of dance, music, exhibition of products and typical gastronomy.

The general entry in busiest days will be S/. 10.00 soles and children under 12 are exempt from payment; being the general entrance all other days of S/. 8.00 soles.

I International Festival Cusco Mijunas 2016

I International Festival Mijunas Cusco 2016

RHYTHM, FLAVOR AND COLOR IN THE QOSQO

With the best groupings of the moment: Jambao of Argentina, Adolescents Orchestra of Venezuela, Charly Cardona and the successes of Niche Group from Colombia, Ariel Pucheta original voice of Ráfaga, Yoga of Bolivia. For Peru the Grouping Lérida, and the best national and local artists; and the best gastronomy, with the top 10 restaurants of Peru, the top ten restaurants of Cusco; games, fun and more.

Dates: From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 of June 2016.

Location: Fair field of Technological Institute Tupac Amaru

General Entrance until 13:00: S/. 10.00

General Entrance after 13:00: S/. 25.00

PRESENTATION PROGRAM OF THE ARTISTS

JUNE 24

  • Jambao
  • Adolescentes
  • Yoga
  • Agua Bella
  • Rossy War
  • Ada
  • Estudiantina Peru
  • Embajadores Criollos

JUNE 25

  • Adolescents (Proyect A)
  • Embajadores Criollos
  • Katy Jara
  • Pintura Roja
  • Qeromarka
  • Estudiantina Peru
  • Arco Iris

JUNE 26

  • Ráfaga (Ariel Pucheta)
  • Lerida
  • Pintura Roja
  • Grupo Alegría
  • Grupo Génesis
  • Estudiantina Perú
  • Embajadores Criollos
  • Corali

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Festidanzas Andinas 2016

Festidanzas Andinas 2016


Dance Festival of the Andean University of Cusco 2016

The Andean University of Cusco, is an institution of higher level that generates relevant knowledge and technology, professional way leaders, with human quality, social responsibility, ethics and identified with their culture.

The Direction of Social Responsibility and University Extension, in order to promote among students, multiculturalism and richness of cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity, and dissemination of our Andean culture through dances, invites to the contest "Festidanzas Andinas 2016".

Participants: Schools Professional of the Andean University of Cusco

Date: Wednesday June 15

Time: 14:00


Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Great Cusquenian Night 2016

Great Cusquenian Night 2016

Celebrate the Feasts of Cusco 2016 with musical artists:
  • Pelo D'ambrosio
  • Amaru Group
  • Gualberto Apaza
  • Puro Sentimiento
  • and local artists
Date: Friday June 17, 2016
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Free entrance



Monday, June 13, 2016

Cusco Night Light and Sound 2016

Night Light and Sound Cusco 2016

Night Light and Sound

The Cusquenian sky dazzles with fireworks show that for more than 30 minutes illuminates the imperial sky, before the show local, national and foreign groups of musical artists presented, this event takes place in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco where around 80 thousand people assist.

Night light and sound - Feast of Cusco

OFFICIAL PROGRAM 2016:


Date: Saturday, June 18, 2016
Time: 17:00
Location: Plaza de Armas of Cusco

Night of Lights and Sound 2016, on this occasion presented to the Symphony Orchestra of Cusco with more than 50 musicians of great level harmonize their fine instruments with lovely voices of Damaris and Saywa who will perform a magical symphony that will delight the thousands of assistants.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Greetings from the Collasuyo to the Imperial City of Cusco

Saludo del Collasuyo a la Ciudad Imperial del Cusco

Collasuyo Salute to the Imperial City of Cusco

The Caporales Cusco Folklore Association, composed of various institutions foreman at the Historical Capital of Peru, organize and invite all the great Corsican Collasuyo Salute to the Imperial City of Cusco, to be held on Saturday June 11 - 15:00 hours, for its main avenues.
Route of great Corsian Collasuyo Salute to the Imperial city of Cusco

On stage:

  • F.A. Sambos Illimani con Sentimiento y Devoción Cusco
  • Real Sentimiento Caporal
  • Caporales San Valentín
  • F.F.C.C.U. San Simón
  • A.C. Caporales Centralistas
  • Sur Perú
  • AFOVIC
  • ASFO Cultura Wayra
  • F.A. Caporales Victoria
  • A.C.F. Caporales Sangre, Fuego y Cascabel
  • A.A.F. Caporales San Juan
  • E.A.F. Alma Andina
  • Señor de Tetecaca
  • Caporales Pasos de Fuego
  • Caporales San Luis de Alba

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Cultural Window of Cusco June 2016

Cultural Window of Cusco June 2016

Organize your cultural calendar of June with the "Cultural Window of Cusco" ...



UNTIL JUNE 26

EXHIBITION "HUEPETUHE - HAWAPI 2016"
  • Location: Room 1, Room 2 and Room ZERO of Qoricancha Museum - Convent of Santo Domingo


UNTIL JUNE 30

INDIVIDUAL PAINTING EXHIBITION "SPACE BETWEEN MOMENTS"
  • By: Dario Jara Morante
  • Location: Gallery ICPNA Cusco
  • Free entrance


FROM 1 TO JUNE 15

Ceramic Exhibition "Contexts"
  • By: Irwin Ferrandiz Antonio Castro
  • Organizers: Directorate Decentralized Culture Cusco
  • Location: Temporary Exhibition Room of the Regional Historical Museum - House Garcilaso
  • Free entrance

Friday, May 27, 2016

General programming of the Festival of Cusco 2016

General programming of the Festival of Cusco 2016




PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY JUNE 01, 2016

  • 07:00 GENERAL FEATHERING OF CITY WITH FLAG OF CUZCO - SETTLEMENT OF FACADES
    • Promotes : Municipal Government of Cusco
  • 09:00 PARADE OF DANCES AND PRINTS TRADITIONALIST
    • Organized : School "Sacred Heart of Jesus"
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

THURSDAY JUNE 02, 2016

  • 15:00 EIGHTH OF TRADITIONAL FEAST OF CUSQUENIAN CORPUS CHRISTI
    • Organized : Archbishop of Cusco
    • Involved : Parishes and stewardships of the Province of Cusco
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 19:00 STAGING OF PRINTS "CUSQUENIAN CORPUS CHRISTI"
    • Organized : School of St. Ana - Municipal Government of Cusco - Tourism Management, Education and Sports
    • Place : Municipal Andino Theatre "Daniel Estrada Perez" (Meson de la Estrella 149).

FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2016

  • 09:00 PARADE OF DANCES TYPICAL CUSCO OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE INITIAL LEVEL
    • Organized : UGEL Cusco EMUFEC S.A.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2016

  • 09:00 PARADE OF GLOBAL UNIVERSITY IN TRIBUTE TO CUSCO
    • Organized : Global University
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 10:00 PARADE OF AUSTRAL PERUVIAN UNIVERSITY: "HAIL TO CUSCO"
    • Organized : Peruvian University Austral - Cusco
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
    • Sponsored by : EMUFEC S.A.
  • 18:00 GALA PRESENTATION OF UNIVERSITY DANCES CENTER
    • Organized : National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco - Social Projection Unit
    • Place : Municipal Andino Theatre "Daniel Estrada Perez" (Meson de la Estrella 149).
  • 18:00 "GREETINGS FROM THE COLLASUYO TO CUSCO IN YOUR MONTH JUBILEE" (PARADE OF DANCERS OF CAPORALES)
    • Organized : Caporales Association of Cusco.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 19:00 GALA NIGHT IN HOMAGE TO THE ANCIENT CITY OF CUSCO
    • Organized : Qosqo Native Art Center
    • Place : Municipal Andino Theatre "Daniel Estrada Perez" (Meson de la Estrella 149).

SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2016

  • 11:00 PARADE OF CENTERS ELDERLY ESSALUD
    • Organized : Healthcare Network management ESSalud Cusco.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 11:45 PARADE OF MARKETS AND MALLS
    • Organized : Municipal Government of Cusco - Sub Management of Commerce, Industry and Crafts
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 12:30 PARADE OF PROGRAMS SOUP KITCHENS AND GLASS OF MILK - SALUTE TO CUSCO
    • Organized : Municipal Government of Cusco - Sub Management of Food Programs and Glass of Milk.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

MONDAY JUNE 13, 2016

  • 9:00 PARADE OF DANCES TYPICAL CUSCO BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF PRIMARY LEVEL
    • Organized : UGEL Cusco and EMUFEC S.A.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2016

  • 9:00 PARADE OF DANCES TYPICAL CUSCO BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF SECONDARY LEVEL
    • Organized : UGEL Cusco and EMUFEC S.A.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 2016

  • 9:00 PARADE OF DANCES TYPICAL CUSCO BY THE NON-UNIVERSITY INSTITUTES HIGHER
    • Organized : Regional Directorate of Education of Cusco
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
    • Sponsored by : EMUFEC S.A.

THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016

  • 09:00 PARADE OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITY ANDINA OF CUSCO IN TRIBUTE TO THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF TAWANTINSUYO
    • Organized : Andina Private University of Cusco
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
    • Sponsored by : EMUFEC S.A.

FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2016

  • 10:00 PARADE OF HAIL TO THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY CUSCO "ALAS PERUVIAN"
    • Organized : Private University "Alas Peruanas".
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 13:00 RIDE OF COMPARSAS AND ALLEGORIES
    • Organized : I.E. "Inca Garcilaso de la Vega".
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 16:00 CONCERT OF ELENCOS OF THE HIGHER INSTITUTE OF MUSIC "LEANDRO ALVIÑA MIRANDA"
    • Organized : Higher Institute of Public Music "Leandro Alviña Miranda"
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 18:00 MUSICAL EVENT: "THE CUSQUENIAN NIGHT"
    • Organized : Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism - DIRCETUR Cusco.
    • Place : Tupac Amaru Square (Wanchaq).

SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2016

  • 09:00 PARADE AND PRESENTATION OF GIANTS ALLEGORIES ANDINAS
    • Organized : High School Autonomous of Fine Arts "Diego Quispe Tito"
    • Place : El Sol Avenue and Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 18:00 "NIGHT OF LIGHT AND SOUND"
    • Organized : EMUFEC S.A.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

SUNDAY JUNE 19, 2016

  • 11:00 PARADE OF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OF THE ANDES - SUBSIDIARY CUSCO, SALUTE TO THE CITY OF INKAS
    • Organized : Technological University of the Andes (UTEA).
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
    • Sponsored by : EMUFEC S.A.

MONDAY JUNE 20, 2016

  • 8:30 COMPARSAS PARADE OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY THE ABBOT IN CUZCO IN TRIBUTE TO CUSCO
    • Organized : UNSAAC
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2016

  • 09:00 PARADE OF THE PROVINCES OF CUSCO IN TRIBUTE TO THE IMPERIAL CITY
    • Organized : Municipal Government of Cusco and EMUFEC S.A.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2016

CIVIC PARADE IN HONOR TO CUSCO
  • 09:30 BEGINNING OF THE GREAT CIVIC PARADE - SPECIAL PROGRAM
    • Organized : Municipal Government of Cusco and EMUFEC S.A.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2016

  • 09:00 Evocation of the INTI RAYMI – SUN PARTY
    • Organized : Municipal Government of Cusco and EMUFEC S.A.
    • Place : Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
  • 09:00 Beginning Temple of Qoricancha (El Sol Avenue).
  • 10:30 Ceremony Hawqaypata Square (Plaza de Armas of Cusco).
  • 13:30 Central ceremony. Esplanade of Chukipampa, Saqsaywaman.

SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2016

  • 10:00 CULTURAL EVENT: "GREETINGS FROM THE TAWANTINSUYO - TAWANTINSUYO NAPAYKUYKI"
    • Organized : Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism - DIRCETUR Cusco
    • Place : Stadium of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
      Free entrance
  • 10:00 CULTURAL EVENT: "GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL OF CUSQUENIAN MEALS"
    • Organized : Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism - DIRCETUR Cusco
    • Place : Stadium of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
      Free entrance

SUNDAY JUNE 26, 2016

  • 14:30 EXHIBITION MATH OF CIENCIANO WITH PERFORMANCE OF FOOTBALL PLAYER RONALDINHO VERSUS SPORTING CRISTAL
    • Organized : Club Cienciano of Cusco
    • Place : Stadium of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.

SUNDAY JULY 03, 2016

  • 10:00 KACHARPARI OF THE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS OF CUSCO - GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL
    • Organized : EMUFEC S.A
    • Place : Square of San Francisco.
  • 11:00 CUSQUENIAN PARADE
    • Organized : Qosqo Native Art Center
    • Involved : Folk Institutions of Cusco
    • Place : Main streets of the city.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The Feast of the Lord of Qoyllority

The Feast of the Lord of Qoyllority 

THE LORD OF QOYLLUR RIT'I


Villagers district Ocongate (Quispicanchis), in the department of Cusco, perform a ritual whose external symbol is the image of Christ, but whose real objective is the integration of humans and nature, people of this place are devotees of Taytacha Qoyllority (lord of the Shining Snow).

Qoyllur Rit'i Festival

HOW TO GET:


You should take car from Cusco, from the whereabouts of Ocongate in the transport company Huayna Ausangate, Saywas or Siwar.

The trip takes three hours then get off at Mawayany, is located one or two hours walk above the village of Mawayany, at 4600 meters above sea level.

Monday, May 23, 2016

Traditional Gastronomic Festival of Chiriuchu 2016

Traditional Gastronomic Festival of Chiriuchu 2016

Chiriuchu

The Chiriuchu is an emblematic dish of the feast of Corpus Christi, this pottage dates from the time of the Incas and the colony, Chiriuchu meaning Chiri = cold and uchu = chili pepper.

This plate has the ingredients as boiled chicken, baked cuy, charqui or chalona, accompanied with delicious tortillas or flour fritters, roasted corn, cheese, sausage, seaweed (algae), chorizo and egg cups fish or "cau cau" and for those who like spicy, infaltable hot pepper is present.
Chiriuchu is a traditional cold meal of Cusquenian Corpus Christi


OFFICIAL PROGRAM 2016

The "Chiriuchu" traditional dish of the Feast of Corpus Christi, will expand in 290 stands that will be located on the perimeter of the San Francisco Square. The gastronomic event will be held on May 25-26 and June 2.
Welcome to the Festival of Chiriuchu


Organized by: EMUFEC (Municipal Company of Celebrations of the Cusco)
Dates: May 25-26 and June 2, 2016


Video of Traditional Gastronomic Festival of Chiriuchu 2016

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Tambopata / Candamo

 National Reserve Tambopata Candamo - Madre de Dios

TAMBOPATA CANDAMO

(6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS) 
FROM USD $ 715

The Bahuaja Sonene National Park is a bio-diversified place which shelters 450 bird species, 28 of amphibians and 74 of mammals, a huge diversity of insects, butterflies, dragonflies and tree ants. It possesses a rich and abundant flora, with aguaje trees, the tornillo cedar, giant chestnut and mahogany trees, with some of these considered as endangered species.

The Tambopata Candamo National Reserve is composed of different adequate ecosystems for flora and fauna eco-conservation, as in the case of the sachavaca (Tapir), the jaguar, caimans, lizards, fish, turtles, giant otters, water-hogs (Capybaras), huanganas, giant armadillos, monkeys, macaws, parrots, anacondas, snakes, batrachians, insects and many other species that maintain nature’s balance.

This program’s longer stay, allows you to participate in more activities in the jungle: Collapse, lakes, night walks, hikes, adventure sports and live experience tourism, in the area’s native communities.

PROGRAM:


DAY 01          Arrival in Puerto Maldonado / Wasai Lodge in the Reserved Zone


  • Reception at the airport and transfer to the port, on the Tambopata River
  • Boarding onto the river boat that will transport us to the lodge located in the Reserved Zone
  • Lunch box during the trip
  • Arrival, reception and accommodation at the Wasai Tambopata Lodge
  • Afternoon to rest
  • Short walk to get familiarized, along the trails nearby the lodge
  • Dinner
  • Night stroll, in search of insects and wild animals.

DAY 02          Gato River’s Collpa / Campsite at the Collpa Chuncho

  • Very early, we’ll navigate on our river boat, to the macaws´ lick (Collpa), on the Gato River ’s banks, where we’ll appreciate a great quantity of parakeets and amazonas parrots eating off one of the clay walls, while offering a pleasant spectacle
  • Hike along forest trails, with abundant flora, observing groups of monkeys, animals and insects.
  • Return to the lodge, for breakfast
  • Free morning, to participate in different adventure activities, like canopy, kayak, tree climbing, take a delightful bath in the Gato River ’s cascades or simply, go fishing
  • Return to the lodge for lunch
  • In the afternoon, we’ll board our river boat and will go to the Collpa Chuncho. On the way, we’ll have a chance to observe a diversity of birds, capybaras (Waterhogs), turtles, caimans and lots of fauna
  • Arrival at the beach, quite close to the Collpa Chuncho, where we’ll set our campsite up for dinner and to spend the night
  • In the dark, we’ll be able to see families of capybaras (The world’s largest rodent), as well as tapirs or sachavaca, the area’s largest and shyest mammal, and if we are lucky, we’ll have a chance to sight the famous jaguar.

DAY 03          Collpa Chuncho

  • 5:00 a.m.: We’ll settle in an adequate and camouflaged place, with a good visibility towards the Collpa (Lick)
  • Using binoculars, we’ll have a chance to capture the best views of the lick session of macaws, parrots and parakeets of several species and colors, presenting a wonderful show
  • Breakfast at the campsite
  • Hike along the beach and jungle trails, observing birds, monkeys, mammals, insects and lots of flora
  • Return to the lodge for lunch
  • Free afternoon, to rest, fish, swim, walk around in the jungle, in the lodge’s vicinity or visit the local native community
  • Night walk in search of caimans
  • Dinner.

DAY 04          Lake Three Chimbadas

  • Breakfast
  • Downstream navigation to the landing beach, nearby Lake Three Chimbadas
  • Thirty minute walk, on a jungle trail, observing flora and fauna
  • Arrival at Lake Three Chimbadas which is located near the native community of Infierno
  • Lunch
  • Tour on a rowboat, on the small lake, rich in flora and bird species, giant otters, piranhas and other animal species
  • 2:00 p.m.: Short hike to the Tambopata River , to board the river boat to the Esseejas native community
  • Transfer on a tourist transportation, to the city of Puerto Maldonado
  • 6:00 p.m.: Arrival in Puerto Maldonado and transfer to your hotel.
  • Dinner on your own account.

DAY 05          Lake Sandoval / Return to Puerto Maldonado

  • 8:00 a.m.: Transfer to the port, on the Madre de Dios River and navigation on a motorized river boat, to Lake Sandoval
  • Landing on the indicated beach and hike for 3 km . through the Amazon Forest , observing orchids, giant palm trees, other varieties of trees and insects
  • Rowboat ride on Lake Sandoval; the habitat of a diversified fauna, with caimans, lizards, turtles, giant otters, a great variety of fish, birds, macaws, monkeys, etc.
  • Short hike and return transfer on a river boat, to the city of Puerto Maldonado
  • Arrival in the city and lunch
  • Free afternoon, with option to rest or better still, to take a stroll around the welcoming city of Puerto Maldonado
  • Dinner on your own account
  • Discotheque (Optional and on your own account).

DAY 06          Departure transfer

  • Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the airport.
END OF OUR SERVICES.

INCLUDES:


  • All transfers (Airport / hotel / airport)
  • Bilingual specialized guide
  • Motorized river boat, catamaran and canoe, according to the tours
  • All excursions
  • Hotel and lodge accommodation, and camping
  • Full meals during the tour, except for the last two dinners
  • Support with communication logistics
  • First aid kit, with antidotes.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:


  • 19 % VAT tax (For Peruvians only)
  • National and international flight tickets
  • Airport taxes (TUAA) USD $ 06.05, to board national flights and USD $ 30.25, for international flights
  • Non-programmed food or extras, snacks, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, laundry shop, tips, etc.
  • Entrance fee to the reserve (USD $ 20.00)
  • Services not established in the program
  • Additional nights for flight cancellation or that of any other services, due to causes beyond the company’s control.

RECOMMENDATIONS:


  • Standard backpack
  • Adequate clothes for hot weather
  • Light boots, sneakers and sandals
  • Waterproof poncho for the rain
  • Pants and long sleeves shirts
  • Hat, cap and sunglasses
  • Swimming suit, towel and personal hygiene kit
  • Canteen, mineral water, water purifying tablets and snacks
  • Insect repellent and sun blocking lotion
  • Flashlight, binoculars, batteries and flashlight bulbs
  • Basic medicines
  • Camera, camcorder and batteries
  • Extra money in Soles.


View complete details of Package Travel at  Tambopata Candamo

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Paracas / Nazca Illusion

Paracas / Nazca Illusion - Ballestas Islands

PARACAS / NAZCA ILLUSION  

(03 DAYS / 02 NIGHTS)

This tour will take us on a comfortable first class bus, on the Lima / Paracas / Nazca / Lima route, on a program that combines two main circuits: First, the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands , in the vicinity of Pisco and the Paracas Peninsula , in the Pacific Ocean , which form one of the world's nine most important marine outcrops.

It possesses a rich marine fauna composed of seals, dolphins and turtles, as well as more than 200 species of resident and migratory birds.

And secondly, the mysterious Nazca Lines which are gigantic designs traced on the sand, representing animals, plants, human beings and geometrical shapes that can only be appreciated on a flight, from a panoramic light plane.

According to Doctor María Reiche, expert scientific researcher of these lines, it would be an astronomical calendar developed by the ancient Peruvians.

PROGRAM:


Day 1: Lima / Paracas


  • Transfer from your hotel to the bus station
  • 1:30 p.m.: Departure of the bus bound to Paracas
  • 5:00 p.m.: Arrival in Paracas and transfer to your hotel
  • Dinner on your own account
  • Hotel night in Paracas.

Day 2: Tour to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve / Nazca


  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • 7:45 a.m.: Arrival in Paracas and transfer to the port
  • 8:00 a.m.: Guided tour to the Ballestas Islands
  • 11:00 a.m.: Guided tour of the Paracas National Reserve
  • Visit of Paracas´ Interpretation Hall
  • Lunch
  • Return to Paracas
  • 5:00 p.m.: Departure of the bus bound to Nazca
  • 6:00 p.m.: Arrival in Nazca and transfer to your hotel
  • Dinner on your own account
  • Hotel night in Nazca.

Day 3: Flight over the Nazca Lines / City Tour of Nazca / Lima


  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • 8:00 p.m.: Transfer to the aerodrome
  • Flight over the Nazca Lines
  • Return to Nazca
  • City tour (Tour of the Los Paredones Archaeological Complex, Tour of the Aqueducts of Cantalloc)
  • Lunch
  • 2:30 p.m.: Departure of the bus bound to the city of Lima
  • 9:00 p.m.: Arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel.

END OF OUR SERVICES.

INCLUDES:


  • All transfers
  • Comfortable bus ticket Lima / Paracas / Nazca / Lima
  • Guided tour of the Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve
  • Light plane ticket, for the flight over the Nazca Lines
  • Guided tour of the city of Nazca
  • 02 hotel nights
  • 02 lunches and 02 breakfasts
  • All entrance fees to places to be visited.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:


  • 19 % VAT tax (For Peruvians only)
  • International, national and local airport taxes
  • Non-programmed food, extras, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, laundry shop, tips, snacks, etc.
  • Services not established in the program
  • Additional nights for flight cancellations or that of other services, for reasons beyond the company's control.

RECOMMENDATIONS:


  • Small daypack for a short trip
  • Wear light clothes for the summer's heat (From December to March)
  • Jacket for the winter (From April to November)
  • Sun blocking lotion, cap and sunglasses
  • Canteen, mineral water and snacks
  • Photo camera or camcorder and batteries
  • Extra money in Soles.

View complete details of tour at  Paracas / Nazca Illusion

Monday, May 16, 2016

Honey Moon in Machu Picchu

Honey Moon in Machu Picchu

HONEY MOON IN MACHU PICCHU 

(04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS)

This program is designed for just married couples or those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries, as it allows them to share emotions, in a different and pleasant atmosphere, visiting Cusco's main architectural monuments, combining the traditional circuits, in a more leasurely and easy going way to discover the Incan City of Machu Picchu and have more time to visit archaeological sites, like Wiñaywayna, the Temple of the Moon and others that cannot be normally appreciated on a short visit.

In itself, the fact of staying overnight in Machu Picchu Pueblo, already gives you a magic sensation, within nature´s peacefulness, under the protection of the Apus (Guardian Spirits of the mountains), at the foot of the Íncas' Sacred City, in a cosmopolitan place and a quite warm climate. Enjoy it!

PROGRAM:


Day 1: Arrival in Cusco / City Tour


  • Reception at the airport or bus station, transfer to your hotel and welcome coca leaf tea
  • Free morning for acclimatization
  • Lunch on your own account
  • 1:45 p.m.: Guided tour of the city, visiting the Cathedral, Temple of the Qorikancha, Archaeological Complex of Saqsaywaman, Tambomachay, Pukapukara and Q´enqo.
  • eturn to the city and visit to the Qosqo Native Art Center
  • Welcome dinner show
  • Hotel night in Cusco , with a bottle of champaign and a bouquet of flowers.

Day 2: Sacred Valley (Písaq / Ollantaytambo) Machu Picchu Pueblo, with Overnight Stay


  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • 8:30 a.m.: Departure from your hotel, on a tourism bus bound to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Guided visit of the village of Pisaq and its typical handicraft fair
  • Buffet lunch at a traditional "quinta" (Countryside restaurant), in Urubamba
  • Guided visit of the Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo
  • Transfer to Ollantaytambo´s train station, to board the train bound to Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) and accommodation at a hotel
  • Dinner on your own account
  • Discotheque (Optional and on your own account).

Day 3: Excursion to the Incan City of Machu Picchu / Return to Cusco


  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Tourist bus ride up to the Incan City of Machu Picchu, Wonder of the Modern World, located among abrupt mountains and almost inaccessible places, presenting a set of houses, squares, stairways, towers, walls, water fountains, ceremonial places, such as the Intiwatana (Solar observatory), sacred temples and benched terraces, with an incredible urban harmony, displaying the Incan engineering's high level of development.
  • Ride down to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), on a tourist bus
  • Lunch on your own account
  • 2:55 p.m.: Departure of the local train from Machu Picchu Pueblo, to Ollantaytambo
  • 4:30 p.m.: Arrival in Ollantaytambo and tourist transportation back to Cusco
  • 6:30 p.m.: Arrival in the city of Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

Day 4: Departure transfer

  • Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the airport or bus station.

END OF OUR SERVICES.

INCLUDES:


  • Transfers airport / hotel / airport or bus station
  • Bilingual official tour guide
  • Guided tour of the city
  • Guided visit of the Sacred Valley
  • Guided visit of Machu Picchu and entrance ticket
  • Local train ticket Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu Pueblo / Ollantaytambo
  • Two way bus ticket in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Up and back down)
  • Tourist transportation Ollantaytambo / Cusco
  • 03 hotel nights, with a bottle of champaign and flowers, on the first night
  • 01 dinner show, 01 buffet lunch and 03 breakfasts
  • Support with communication logistics
  • First aid kit.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:


  • 19 % VAT tax (For Peruvians only)
  • National and international flight tickets
  • Airport taxes (TUAA) USD $ 06.05, to board national flights and USD $ 30.25, for international flights
  • Non-programed food, extras, alcoholic drinks, phone calls, laundry shop, tips, snacks, etc.
  • Tourist Pass
  • Services not established in this program
  • Additional nights due to flight or train cancellations, or that of other services, for reasons beyond the company’s control.

RECOMMENDATIONS:


  • Small backpack
  • Light clothes for warm weather
  • Jacket for the cold
  • Waterproof jacket (Rain season)
  • Canteen, mineral water and snacks
  • Sun blocking lotion and sunglasses
  • Towel and personal hygiene kit
  • Hat or cap
  • Photo camera, camcorder and batteries
  • Extra money in Soles.

View complete details of tour at Honey Moon in Machu Picchu

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Inca Jungle Tour

Inca Jungle Tour


INCA JUNGLE TOUR 

(04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS)

Get to Machu Picchu, in a mixture of adventure, ecotourism and culture, has converted itself in a new attraction, with the Cusco / Quillabamba asphalted road itinerary, linking with the village of Santa Teresa; the other access way to Machu Picchu, due to its proximity and because it offers you, in addition, alternatives of adventure tourism, such as canopy, cyclotourism, rafting and Cocalmayo's Thermo-medicinal Baths.

Inca Jungle tour is a mix of emotions, in which we'll travel by bus to the Málaga Mountain Pass (4,350 m .a.s.l.).

Then, we'll go downhill on mountain bikes, on the stretch to the subtropical jungle, to finally hike to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

PROGRAM:


Day 1: Cusco / Málaga Mountain Pass / Santa María


  • 7:30 a.m.: Departure from the hotel, on a tourist transportation, to the Málaga Mountain Pass ( 4,350 m .a.s.l.). A few kilometers further along (Km. 150), on the Cusco / Quillabamba road, is the departure point for our mountain bike tour
  • 11:30 a.m.: Start of the downhill tour on mountain bikes, towards the subtropical valley of La Convención , on an asphalted and compacted dirt road, in good conditions
  • Countryside lunch in the area
  • Guided visit of the Archaeological Complex of Wamanmarka
  • 4:30 p.m.: Arrival in Santa María ( 1,575 m .a.s.l.) and accommodation at a hostel
  • Dinner on your own account.

Day 2: Hike Santa María / Cocalmayo / Santa Teresa / Canopy (Optional)


  • Breakfast at your hostel
  • 6:00 a.m.: Hike to Santa Teresa, journey through beautiful landscapes, dominating valleys, over the Vilcanota River
  • 1:00 p.m.: Arrival at Cocalmayo´s Thermo-medicinal Baths, in a natural paradise
  • Lunch in the area
  • Short hike to the village of Santa Teresa and accommodation at a hostel
  • Optionally, you migh want to have an adventure tour in "monkey tail" canopy, on your own account
  • Dinner on your own account.

Day 3: Hike Santa Teresa / Village of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes)


  • Breakfast at your hostel
  • 8:00 a.m.: Hike to the village of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes), on hanging bridges, oroyas and surrounded by abundant nature
  • Lunch in the area of Intiwatana (Hidroeléctrica), at Km. 122 of the railway
  • Guided visit of the Archaeological Compound of Intiwatana
  • Hike along the railway tracks, parallel to the Vilcanota River
  • 3:00 p.m.: Arrival in the village of Machu Picchu and accommodation at a hotel
  • Dinner on your own account
  • Discotheque (Optional and on your own account).

Day 4: Hike to the Incan City of Machu Picchu / Return to Cusco by train


  • Very early breakfast at your hotel
  • 6:00 a.m.: Uphill hike to the Incan City of Machu Picchu, Wonder of the Modern World, located among abrupt mountains and almost inaccessible places, presenting a set of houses, squares, stairways, towers, walls, water fountains, ceremonial places, such as the Intiwatana (Solar observatory), sacred temples and benched terraces, with an incredible urban harmony, displaying the Incan engineering's high level of development.
  • 1:00 p.m.: Downhill hike to the village of Machu Picchu
  • Lunch on your own account
  • 4:43 p.m.: Departure of the tourist train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Cusco
  • 8:13 p.m.: Arrival at Poroy's train station and transfer at your hotel.

END OF OUR SERVICES.


INCLUDES:


  • Tourist transportation Cusco / Málaga Mountain Pass / Santa María
  • Bilingual official tour guide
  • Mountain bikes and accessories (Helmets and gloves)
  • Hike Santa María / Santa Teresa /Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Guided excursion to Machu Picchu and entrance ticket
  • Tourist train ticket Machu Picchu Pueblo / Cusco
  • Transfer train station / hotel
  • 01 night accommodation in Santa María
  • 01 night accommodation in Santa Teresa
  • 01 night at a hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • 03 lunches and 03 breakfasts
  • 01 entrance fee to Cocalmayo´s Thermal Baths
  • Support with communication logistics
  • First aid kit, oxygen tank and emergency ropes.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:


  • 19 % VAT tax (For Peruvians only)
  • National and international flight tickets
  • Airport taxes (TUAA) USD $ 06.05, to board national flights and USD $ 30.25, for international flights
  • Non-programed food, extras, snacks, alcoholic drinks, phone calls, laundry shop, tips, etc.
  • Services not established in this program
  • Additional nights due to flight or train cancellations, or that of other services, for reasons beyond the company’s control.

RECOMMENDATIONS:


  • Comfortable backpack
  • Light clothes for warm weather
  • Jacket for the cold
  • Adequate shoes
  • Waterproof poncho for the rain
  • Bathing suit and towel
  • Cap, flashlight and sunglasses
  • Canteen, mineral water, water purifying tablets and snacks
  • Repellent and sun blocking lotion
  • Personal hygiene kit
  • Photo camera, camcorder and batteries
  • Extra money in Soles.

View complete details of tour at Inca Jungle Tour

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Cruz Velakuy 2016

Cruz Velacuy - 1991 - Simeon Gonzales

General Festivity throughout the Cusco city, reaching greater prominence in the Cross that rises in the Teteqaqa Waka. Also on the Crosses of the temple of San Francisco, San Cristobal, Saqsaywaman, in particular Osqollo and especially in many old houses of the city.

Tetecaca Waka

Until the middle of this century, the Cruz Velakuy did not have much importance in the Holiday Calendar, it is from 1950 after the earthquake in Cusco, the Cross began to have popularity in urban areas because it was previously considered a rural festival; so that migration of peasants brothers brought with them their customs.

Cruz Velacuy

Today this celebration is very popular, faith in the crosses has grown and this is transferred from generation to generation. The 02 of May is the day of the descent ie the cross is shifted from the shrine where is to the house of butler (if it is a movable Cruz) where is greeted with dances and music, guests and devotees carrying candles and they pray all night, due to the cold of the time, it is customary to drink punch with brandy or pisco to mitigate the low temperatures that night.

Cruz Velakuy - EMUFEC

Launch of the Feasts of Cusco 2016

Launch of the Feasts of Cusco 2016

Ancient fire ritual was staged to kick off the Festivities of Cusco and the Inti Raymi 2016.

More than 200 actors on stage gave life to the ancient Inca ritual called 'Willqa Nina' the same that was staged in the Temple of the Qorikancha to officially begin with the Feasts of Cusco.

Lanzamiento de las Fiestas del Cusco

Guided by the Inca, played by cusqueño player Nivardo Carrillo, musicians, priests and Inca warriors danced a ritual fire, whereby they asked the gods and apus (guardians) tutelary of Cusco, your permission, to begin the festivities in honor of the Imperial City.

Lanzamiento de las Fiestas del Cusco 2016

The ceremony, held Wednesday night April 27, drew thousands of cusquenians and tourists, who enjoyed the magic, music and color, which occurred in the event developed by the Municipal Company of Festivities of the Cusco (EMUFEC), which used the occasion to launch the general program of the Festivities of Cusco, they already started and will be held during the months of May, June and July.