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The rainbow flag is the symbol of Tahuantinsuyo (Quechua: “Realm of the Four Parts”) indicating the territories spread over parts of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina that, were all part of a single Inca state. Independence Day Parade in Plaza de Armas, Cusco Peru.

Qoyllur Riti (Quechua for “bright white snow”) is a spiritual festival that is held annually at the Sinakara Valley in southern Cusco as a native celebration of the stars above. This pilgrimage takes place in late May or early June and coincides with the full moon and includes processions of holy icons and dances around the shrine of the Lord of Quyllurit’i.

Q’enko Q’enqo

Ceviche is a traditional Peruvian dish from the coastal areas consisting of raw, sushi-quality fish cooked in lime juice and garnished with sweet potato and Peruvian corn.

Peruvian dancers in traditional clothing at a parade in Cusco, Peru

Peruvian dancers in traditional clothing at a parade in Cusco, Peru

Marinera dancers in front of the cathedral in Lima Peru.

Parade in Cusco, Peru.

Papa a la Huancaina, a Peruvian dish made of mashed Peruvian yellow potatoes with local yellow chili pepper and avocado with chicken/tuna/shrimp salad and yellow Huancaina sauce.

Sampona are authentic South American panflutes used in traditional Andean music.

Peruvian dancer and musician playing charango at a parade in Cusco, Peru.

Peruvian traditional handcraft Torito de Pucara, colorful ceramic bulls.

Amaru Indigenous Community near Pisaq, Cusco, Peru.

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Pisaq + Community Immersion

Amaru Indigenous Community near Pisaq, Cusco, Peru.

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Pisaq + Community Immersion

Amaru Indigenous Community near Pisaq, Cusco, Peru.

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Pisaq + Community Immersion

Amaru Indigenous Community near Pisaq, Cusco, Peru.

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Pisaq + Community Immersion

Inti Raymi (Quechua for “Sun Festival”) is an Inkan ceremony honoring the sun god Inti during the Winter Solstice in Sacsaywaman Cusco Peru.

TOUR: “Inti Raymi” Festival of the Sun – June 24th

Inti Raymi (Quechua for “Sun Festival”) is an Inkan ceremony honoring the sun god Inti during the Winter Solstice in the Plaza de Armas Cusco Peru.

TOUR: “Inti Raymi” Festival of the Sun – June 24th

Night shot of the Coricancha Q’oricancha temple, (Quechua for “Golden Temple” also called the Incan temple of the sun).

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Cusco City Historical Tour

Catedral Plaza de Armas Cusco Peru.

Amaru Indigenous Community near Pisaq, Cusco, Peru.

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Pisaq + Community Immersion

Amaru Indigenous Community near Pisaq, Cusco, Peru.

TOURS: Native Enthusiast & Pisaq + Community Immersion

Awanakancha, near Cusco.

TOUR: Pisaq + Community Immersion & Awanakancha-Cochahuasi-Chinchero

Awanakancha, near Cusco.

TOUR: Pisaq + Community Immersion & Awanakancha-Cochahuasi-Chinchero

Feeding the young llama at Awanakancha, near Pisaq Cusco.

TOURS: Pisaq + Community Immersion & Awanakancha-Cochahuasi-Chinchero

Puca Pucara, Ancient Inca fortress, Cuzco, Peru.

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Cusco City Historical Tour

12 sided Inca keystone “Hatunrumiyoc” near the Plaza de Armas Cuzco, Peru.

Coricancha Q’oricancha temple, (Quechua for “Golden Temple” also called the Incan temple of the sun).

TOUR: Native Enthusiast & Cusco City Historical Tour