The history of the Day of the Flag in Peru

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!

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Notable Sites in Cusco, Peru Every History Buff Should Visit

A view of the sacred valley with the words "History Buff Guide to Cusco"
A view  of the sacred valley with the words "History Buff Guide to Cusco"

A trip to Peru is not complete without visiting the ancient Inca capital, Cusco. Set at more than 3,000 meters above sea level, it is definitely worth spending a few days in the city. Not least to get used to the altitude. Luckily, there are plenty of things to do and historical sites to visit in Cusco so you won’t be bored!

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The Cusco Flag

The Cusco Flag of the Inca

One of the first things visitors to Cusco comment on is the flags. From the giant flag in the city centre to those on buidlings all over the city. Maybe the first thought you had when seeing this was Wow, Cusco is very LGTB friendly! I’m afraid the Cusco flag is not the same as the LGTB one. It has a different meaning . If you want to know more, then keep reading!

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