The most enjoyable and memorable part of my time in Cusco during the months of June-August were the celebrations and festivals that appeared to be everywhere! At the Plaza, in the streets, etc. The Cuscenans love their heritage and enjoy showing it off with colorful ethnic clothes and dances. It seemed that everywhere I went, there were dances in the streets and celebrations going on, so I never went anywhere without my camera!
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| A Statue of a Saint being paraded around on his way back to a church |
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| Cuscenans love their firecrackers and would explode them any hour of the day and night and anywhere! |
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| Look at the items on the menu! |
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| Cuy, a favorite delicacy, table display |
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| Plaza de Armas with fountains that change color |
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| Cuscenans love their children! |
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| Beautiful handcrafted clothes |
Pachacutec was the ninth Inca (1438-1471/1472) of the Kingdom of Cusco, which he transformed into the Inca Empire. He began an era of conquest that, within three generations, expanded the Inca dominion from the valley of Cuzco to nearly the whole of civilized South America. Statues memoralizing him are in several locations in the city.
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| My spanish teacher, Magda, at the view from the Pacha statue on a hill. |
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| My son, Peter, during his visit in January at the one of the Statues. |
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| View from top of statue. |
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| What a flexible neck! |
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