Festivals of Cuzco

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April 5th 2013

Published: October 6th 2013

Celebration Time Is Here! An intoxicating swirl of color-drenched costumes, traditional dances, and wild masks characterize the many indigenous celebrations in Cuzco. Equally impressive are the solemn Catholic holidays, and best of all are the celebrations that blend the two cultures. I was in magical Cuzco from March to July for lots of colorful festivities and the tasty street treats that accom... Read Full Entry

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Tara Cloud

taracloud

I´m a one-way ticket, slow traveler, relishing the freedom of the open road and trusting serendipity to guide my journey. When I was younger, I used to travel for a year at a time. Then a few years ago, I roamed Europe and North Africa for three and a half years and liked that even better. On August 1st, 2010, I left my peaceful Mission Canyon paradise in Santa Barbara's mellow summer and emerged from a couple of planes a day and a world later in the teeming, sub-zero streets of Buenos Aires´winter. Now, with the Andes, Amazon and Galapagos between here and home, will three years be enou... full info

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6th October 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Karoombaa
Picked this pic for the title...blowing his horn for the fantasia of colours &delights on show in this blog...sensational Tara

6th October 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Thanks, David!
It's true--the colors were surreal and the joy palpable. Glad you enjoyed it!

6th October 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Nice Choice
Her vibe of pleasure in the moment...nice choice for opening pic

7th October 2013

Sara
non-member comment

Being there
Hi Tara, Thank you for your splendid descriptive writing and dazzling photos! I felt like I was there right with you, jostling through the crowds and showered with color and magic. Great job!

7th October 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Thanks, Sara
That's high praise coming from a great writer like yourself! We'd always thought we'd be here together in Cusco and Machu Picchu, so I imagined you with me--glad you could feel it. Hope your back's better!

7th October 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

When we can't be on the road.....
we can live vicariously through you. Magnificent! Oh the wonderful people and the amazing colors. We'd love to be there for the winter solstice.

7th October 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Winter solstice--yikes!
Yes, people and colors were amazing, but I have to say, those solstice crowds were impressive. Then again, if you were willing to pay a small fortune--maybe $100, you could have a privileged place to sit for the festivities up at the ruins and a snack besides. That would be the way to go!

7th October 2013

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

I love a good festival!
Really enjoyed this blog Tara. Loved the photos too. Cheers Ren

7th October 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Festivals
Thanks for your kind words, Ren, and I'm glad you enjoyed the blog. These really were among the best foreign festivals I've been to.

7th October 2013

M Atlas
non-member comment

I'd love to check this place out.
Nice blog Tara. I\'ve never been to Cuzco before so reading this article has given me an insight to the wonders that await one\'s curiosity. If I ever manage to visit the place, I\'ll definitely check out the festivals. Budgeting is a real problem that\'s getting in the way. I might have an opportunity to go there soon though, thanks to mystery shopping. If this can help anyone, take a look at SQM (link: http://goo.gl/jda1d7) which provides this service. I believe you can save up to 50% off on some trips. Will definitely check out Cuzco and its crazy colors and celebrations if it pops up in the roster list.

7th October 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Cuzco on a budget
You can make Cuzco more affordable than any shopping site can. Do as I did and stay in the cheapest dorm you can find, (Magic Hostel was great) and eat from produce you buy at the central market. Also, staying for awhile saves money (and lets you really know the place) since you're not paying for transport. Forget shopping sites!

7th October 2013

cabochick
Andrea

Wonderful! You've really captured Cusco in your pictures. What great timing too, the spring equinox. You described it well, making me feel its vibe all over again. Four months no doubt went by too quickly!

8th October 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Equinox and solstice--good points!
Isn't it great to mark these changes (right now the new moon is a Cheshire cat here)? And yes, those months flew by--I could imagine living in that sweet city for years. Glad you got to experience it too!

8th October 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Great blog!
Loved your blog, especially the pictures! The colors... so bright and vivid! Makes me wish I can go to Peru soon.

8th October 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

You can do it!
Hey Jay, Glad you liked the photos--really, the colors of Cuzco are the best. Hopefully, I've inspired you to come to Peru, especially in the low season (not summer or winter holidays)--it's pretty affordable and really great!

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