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.
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Peruvian Culture: Discover Cusco Carnival
Have you already been to the Inca Empire’s former capital, Cusco? If you haven’t, Cusco Carnival is yet another reason why you should visit it and discover the Peruvian culture!
Cusco’s Carnivals
Cusco catches the eye of all world travellers and is one the first options when planning a trip to Peru. The US website News & World Report ranked Cusco first among the best places to visit in Latin America.
Qoyllur Riti, a religious festival like no other
Peru is still a very religious country, especially in the highlands. In Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, Qoyllur Riti has a special place in the locals’ hearts. A mix of Andean mysticism and Western religion. This festival attracts more than 10,000 people every year.
It is celebrate in May or June. So if you are here in those months discover all the wonders the Qoyllur Riti has to offer!
The best bars in Cusco
“You can’t buy happiness, but you can prepare a cocktail. And that’s kind of the same thing.”
This article was published in 2019 so some information may be out of date
When googling Cusco while researching volunteerin in Peru, I’m sure you are bombarded with cute photos of llamas and alpacas (and, of course, you’re not able to tell which one is which). And you’re also bombarded with beautiful photos of Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley, Lake Humantay, and the list goes on.