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Local Traditions Cusco

11 Reviews There are little ceramic bulls on all the rooftops in the Sacred Valley. They are supposed to bring good luck, and fertility, to the household. Many roofs had a cross between the bulls. Some roofs...

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Information / Sources Machu Picchu

12 Reviews You probably have read this again and again in the Peru travel guides, but it's true --- Burping publicly is considered very offensive, disrespectful and rude when in Peru. Here in USA, one of my...

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Local Food Cusco

7 Reviews We had to try some and it did taste like a cross between chicken and pork. It's a delicacy and is usually the most expensive thing on the menu. Even though it tasted rgood especially the crispy...

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Llamas Machu Picchu

7 Reviews There are 16 llamas in Machu Picchu, with colorful pompoms on their ear tags—I think they serve as lawn mowers on the terraces. They limit the llamas to 16—if a baby is born, the oldest or sickest one...

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Local Drinks Cusco

9 Reviews A Pisco Sour is a cocktail containing pisco (8 parts), lemon or lime juice (4 parts), egg whites 1, simple syrup (3 parts), and bitters 1 dash. All but the bitters are shaken vigorously and the...

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Local Culture Cusco

7 Reviews The woman in this picture is selling garbage bags fill of coca. The thoght of that was at first strange but then I unamericanized my feelings a bit and it was more normal. Coca is lardly made to make...

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Local Festivities: Others Cusco

4 Reviews Christmas is essentially a religious celebration in Cusco. But for the visitor, there are some special traditions that make this a magical time to visit the ancient city. You won´t see the massive...

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Local Festivities: Inti Raimi Cusco

1 Review In Cusco several big celebrations take place, as well christian festivities as also festivities based on Inca traditions. One important christian celebration is the christ holiday "Feast of Corpus...

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more language (slang) tips

by chancay

parts of a list I found in the internet:English ...... Peruvian slang Friend = pata (or) carretasomething cool = es chevere (or) es bacanpolice officer = tombothief = choroomnibus (van) = combinice guy = galladapolice station = la comicayoung woman = gilabrown nose = sobóngay = maricón (or) ñocopretty woman = churrohave a lot of money = tiene bastante mosca (or) guitahave a party = pachangasecurity guard = huachimántips = propinaswhistle blower = soplónpaper boy = canillitajail = chironabald head = peladojob = chambaprivate eye = tirasuccer = froilánhowdy = holabye = chaosee you later = nos vemoswoman = jermabrawler = bochincherowhiner = ayayerosoccer = futbolhandsome fellow = piedrónfriend = pata, chochera, choche (EU)something chever = maldito, paja, chevere, bacan, aluscinante (EU)pretty woman, good-looking guy = cuero(EU)girlfriend = hembrita (EU)boyfriend, girlfriend = machuca...

Peruanismos

by chancay

Peruvian Slang!!Peruanismos!! - El Peruano no se emborracha: ¡se mete una bomba! - EL Peruano no saluda: te dice ¡Hola won! - El Peruano no tiene amigos: tiene patas - El Peruano no se cae: se saca la mierda - El Peruano no se burla: se caga de risa - El Peruano no está enamorado perdidamente: está templado hasta el culo - El Peruano no sale con una chica: tiene un plancito - El Peruano no está con una mujer sólo por el sexo: está enchuchado - El Peruano no convence: tira floro - El Peruano no se lanza: se avienta - El Peruano no besuquea: chapa - El Peruano no es un tipo que molesta: es una ladilla de culo - El Peruano no molesta: jode - El Peruano no se baña: se mete un duchazo - El Peruano no se molesta: se pone hecho una mierda - El Peruano no te golpea: te revienta a patadas - El Peruano no tiene amantes: tiene calentaos - El Peruano no sufre de diarrea: está con la bicicleta - El...

Inca flag versus gay flag

by B_Lacombe

Along with the peruvian flag, you may noticed a flag that looks like the gay flag, but it is not. It is the inca nation flag. Actually they are quite upset that the international gay used that flag. For the incas, the rainbow is created by Inti, Sun-god so it is logical to use it as a symbol where for the gay community, it is the notion of diversity of color in harmony that retains their attention to use it as a symbol.

Ask for permission before taking picture

by Yohaho

I think no one likes to be taken picture abruptly. It is always good to ask permission before taking picture of others. This shows your respect to other people. Most of the time, they have no problem but asking for a small tip. S/1 will be enough. My local friend suggested me to give only S/1 for a picture with many people or one person but I can take as many shot as I want. They always want more tips.

The traditional costumes are everywhere

by K1W1

If travelling to Peru, you will come across many traditions still practiced today. The most obvious is the donning of traditional dress, especially by the women. These can be very photogenic but remember to ask first before pointing your camera. It's polite and you're likely to get a better response.

Pachamama

by chancay

Especially on countryside there is the tradition to give a donation to Pachamama (the earth god) before drinking. So before you take your first dram pour a bit on the floor. Everyone does so, you will see.

Food of Choctomal Peru

by tropicalbirdartist

While in Choctomal I had the pleasure of trying one of thier local food it is called Chocho. Chocho is mad from the beanpod of the Lupine flower, it is then mixed potatoes and at the festival was served on banana leaves

Think globally, drink locally....

by richiecdisc

Peru offered much better beers than I imagined. Each city had their own brand but Cuzquena from Cuzco was perhaps the best of the lot. It was a nice dry pilsner with fair hop bitterness and went well with spicy foods.

Rural development

by f.wiklund

Don't be alarmed if you feel you've just travelled a hundred years back in time. The rural areas are not as developed as one could hope for. On the other hand, the somewhat primitive behaviour one can come across while visiting rural areas definitely has it's charms.

Traditional Inca Costumes

by traveldave

Many of the descendants of the Incas still wear traditional costumes. The costumes are the normal mode of dress and are not worn for tourists. The Indians will let visitors photograph them, but permission should be asked first, and then a tip for posing should be offered.

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JW Marriott Hotel Lima Lima

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Hostal Rumi Punku Cusco

7 Reviews and 486 Opinions Very nice hotel including all amenities, even wi-fi. Recommend the tours booked via Sergio at the...

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Q: We will be traveling in Dec. can only spend about 6 days in Peru. Would appreciate any suggestions on how to best use our time. ...

A: Firstly, if you stay on the coast, be prepared for heat and humidity. If you go inland, be prepared for altitude. I imagine you will be arriving first off in Lima? Six...

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