Peruvian Culture and History Archives

Why Is Quechua So Difficult to Learn, and Is It Worth It?

September 25, 2026 by Charles

If you are travelling through Cusco and the Sacred Valley, you will quickly encounter Quechua. It appears in place names, on signs, in local traditions and in conversations throughout the region. You may even hear people speaking it alongside Spanish. For visitors who become interested in the language, a natural question follows: Is Quechua difficult … Read more

Why Is Peruvian Spanish Considered So Neutral?

February 24, 2026January 22, 2026 by Charles

For many people deciding where to learn Spanish, one question comes up again and again: which variety of Spanish is the most neutral? Spanish is spoken by more than 500 million people across 20 countries (21 if we count the US/Puerto Rico) on multiple continents, and no single version can be considered truly “standard” in … Read more

The history of the Day of the Flag in Peru

February 19, 2026June 2, 2020 by Coen

A person holding a Peruvian flag with the words Peruvian Flag day on the image

Each year on the 7th on June, Peru celebrates la Día de la Bandera: Day of the Flag. It is a day of national pride full of festivities such as parades and various ceremonies. The day dates back to the Peruvian resistance to the Chilean invasion in 1880 at the Morro de Arica; a mountain located in Southern-Peru. Interested in getting to know more about this national festivity? Keep reading!

Peru honours the potato during “Day of the Potato”

February 19, 2026May 19, 2020 by Coen

On 30 May, the southern Peruvian city of Cusco is entirely dedicated to the ‘papa’; the potato. With more than 3,200 different types of potatoes, Peru is the destination for potato lovers. In terms of diversity and numbers, the Peruvian potatoes are world-class. Every year, Peruvians celebrate “La Día de la Papa”.

Semana Santa in Cusco: How is it celebrated?

February 18, 2026April 7, 2020 by Coen

If you are in Cusco in April, chances are you will be see the celebration of Semana Santa, or Holy Week. Holy Week takes place the week before Easter and ends on Easter Sunday. This is a week full of traditions, food and family, with a religious background. Semana Santa in Cusco is the perfect fusion between Andean and Catholic traditions.

Easter in Cusco 2020

February 17, 2026April 1, 2020 by Coen

Easter is a festivity celebrated in every catholic country. And guess what? Peru belongs in this category. And we’ll show you how Easter is celebrate in Cusco as part of the Peruvian culture.

Peruvian Cinema: 5 Movies About Peru

February 17, 2026March 27, 2020 by Coen

Peru is such a large and diverse country that to get to know it all you would have to take at least a year travelling and venturing into the unknown. Luckily, there is cinema, a good support to get an understanding. If you are seriously thinking of starting to pack your backpack, check this list of movies about Peru to familiarize yourself with what’s coming. And if you know you won’t have the time to come here and see for yourself, then travel through these movies about Peru.

Treat yourself with these typical Peruvian dishes

March 23, 2026March 24, 2020 by Coen

In the last 10 years, Peru has been recognized as one of the world’s best culinary destinations. Aka, Peruvian food is one of the best. There are so many typical dishes you can try when you are in Peru. The country’s gastronomic boom owes a great deal to its biodiversity and its multicultural heritage. In this article, we give you some of the reasons why there’s no better place in the world to visit as a foodie.

Boleto Turístico Cusco: What is it and what can you do with it?

February 17, 2026March 17, 2020 by Coen

Please note this article was published in March 2020, prices, availability and access offered may have changed.

Are you excited about going to Peru and starting to think about what you want to do when you arrive in Cusco? There are so many nice spots to visit and capture with your camera. On the internet you probably already found information about Machu Picchu with cloudless photos. But there are so many more things to do. So where do you start?

When you are travelling to Peru and preparing your trips, you must have seen the “Boleto Turístico” at some point of your search. Doesn’t ring a bell? Keep reading and we will explain you all you need to know about the “Boleto Turístico”. 😀

50 Curiosities about Peru you probably didn’t know

March 23, 2026March 13, 2020 by Coen

I mean what exactly is it you know about Peru? Alpacas, llamas, Machu Picchu and good food, that’s what everyone will say. But Peru is so much more than that. Peru is full of nature, interesting sites, has a rich history and much more. Apart from those reasons, the warm and welcoming culture is something else, especially for people who come visiting from far. If you are curious about coming here, get to know these 50 curiosities about Peru we selected for you!