Inca Trail 2026: Everything You Need to Know
One of the most remarkable hiking trails in the world is the Inca Trail. It leads visitors along the same routes that the Incas previously traveled, fusing history, adventure, and stunning beauty. Before reaching the breathtaking Machu Picchu, this historic road, which is roughly 26 miles (42 kilometers) long, links a number of archaeological monuments. […]
Cusco Culture and Traditions
Deep in the Andes, the city of Cusco remains the beating heart of Andean civilization. Once the capital of the vast Inca Empire, it is now a vibrant blend of Cusco culture and Cusco traditions that continue to thrive in its streets, festivals, and daily life. From the colorful festivals of Cusco to millennia-old textile […]
The Legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo
Before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the Andes, the Peruvians had already received from their ancestors a sacred story of how their civilization came into being a myth rich in symbolism, gods, and deep cultural affinity with nature. The Sun God, Inti, looked down on a world where people walked without wisdom, law, […]
Inca Clothing and Textiles Symbols of Power and Identity
Inca civilization had a clearistic social context expressed in apparel. Common people wore simple and practical clothes. This helped them during long days of farming in tough highland or coastal areas. Men commonly wore a tunic called an unku, woven from the coarse wool of llamas and alpacas. They completed the outfit with a belt […]