jueves, 19 de marzo de 2015
Easter in Cusco
Easter in Cusco
Easter in Cusco starts Monday March 30 with the procession of the Lord of the Earthquakes. The Taitacha Tremors, name in Quechua, is a copper-colored crucified with indigenous factions, whose body lies limp on a cross. Whoever sees it feel in your chest full identification with Jesus Andino.In the windows of the houses, through which the effigy, refined pieces of upholstery velvet with gold stripes, bright fabrics and carpets, families reserved especially for this occasion are placed.
While other faithful with chants of Ch'ayñas (older women who year after year provide sacred songs with great faith and devotion) accompanying six hours on his tour of the Plaza de Armas of Cusco and surrounding streets. The climax part begins when the holy effigy on the shoulders of crews chargers, given the blessing to attendees. In the dim light can be seen kneeling parishioners and female faces furrow where large tears apologizing.
At Friday's meeting takes place the litter of Christ in the Holy Sepulchre leaving the Temple of Mercy and Our Lady of Sorrows.
The custom is to taste a dozen different dishes that allude to the twelve disciples of Christ, these range from various soups and stews made based on Andean products either dried fish, wheat and olluco, to the delicious desserts such as stewed fruit, rice pudding, pies cuzqueno, countesses, the sighs, the cake and bread crust bread among others.
Holy Week ends on Easter Sunday. After the procession and celebration of the Mass.
miércoles, 18 de marzo de 2015
Where to have fun in Cusco
Where to have fun in Cusco
Night Cusco city for being cosmopolitan, offers visitors a myriad of nightspots in the historic center, you can choose between clubs, pubs, bars taste and style of each uno.Aquí we offer you some places to visit:
Mythology.- If you are looking for something new and want to meet people, this entertainment center is the ideal, offers visitors a range of fine drink at a good price, good music, free salsa classes (from 21:00 to 23:00 hours ) for stakeholders, has nearby toilets and in good condition, a spectacular place where you can dance and party all night.
Ukuk'us.-is a classic nightlife, with presentations Andean groups, live music. For lovers of techno this is their meeting point, has a dance floor and a bar where you can find a variety of drinks.
Inka Team.-If one intends to enjoy the nightlife, this is definitely a place you can not miss, usually has the latest collection of electronic music, trance, house, hip-hop and blends. A good mix of locals and tourists to share cultures.
London Town Lounge Bar.-Located near the main square, offers a wide variety of entertainment, with live entertainment, shows for an unforgettable night, live music with the best bands and beverages, Latin sound, alternative rock, pop , salsa, hip-hop, merengue in Spanish and English, fast food, snacks, tapas and barbacoa.Si want to enjoy live rock, you should definitely visit this bar.
Kamikase.-Perhaps one of the best known, has a local right whose decor is quirky, has a large bar where the specialties are the mojitos and caipirinhas drink that has made this place one of the busiest.
The Frogs.- A suitable place to have a pleasant meeting, has a cafeteria where cocktails are the most recommended, spacious and well decorated home billiard rooms and evenings there is live music for all tastes (music acoustic, reggae, etc.).
Cross Keys.- The first pub in the city of Cusco, has a somewhat British style, with leather furniture and dark wood, has a bar that offers visitors a variety of drinks and imported beers at a good price.
Muse, Too.-With a friendly atmosphere, a perfect place to meet people, here you will find good food in the style of a pub (causes, cocktails among others), good drink, film on a giant screen in the evenings, music I live. Most importantly located in the historic center of the city.
Fallen Angel.- With a unique decor outside the context of the city in every room, decorated with chandeliers, with heating service, it is a place with perfect service and excellent food, suitable for sharing pleasant moments with friends.
7 Angelitos.-Truly one of the best bars in Cusco, where one can find good music and various drinks being the most recommended by visitors, excellent service and attention
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The Quenas Club
Address: Av El Sol 954 (basement of the Hotel Savoy.).
Qosqo Native Art Center
Address: Av El Sol 604..
Telefax. (51 84) 22-7901.
Inti Raymi
Address: Saphy 605.
Inka's
Address: Portal de Panes 105, Plaza de Armas.
Municipal Theatre
Address: Meson de la Estrella 149.
Phone: (51 84) 22-7321.
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the Muki
Address: Santa Catalina Angosta 114
Phone: 51-84-253498 22-7797.
E-mail: mukidisco25@latinmail.com
Web: cuscoperu.com/elmuki
disco XSS
Address: Portal de Carnes # 298.
Phone: 51-84-229839.
E-mail: xss@latinmail.com
Web: cuscoperu.com/xss
Disco Kamikase I
Address: Plaza Exhilaration 274.
Phone: (51 84) 23-3865.
Disco Mama Africa
Address: Espaderos 135, 2nd floor.
Discoteca Up Town
Address: Calle Suecia 302.
The Cross Keys
Address: Portal Confiturías 233, 2nd Floor, Plaza de Armas.
Hours: Daily, 11 am. 1 a.m.
Rosie O'Grady's Irish Pub
Address: Santa Catalina Ancha # 369
E-mail: rosiegrady@peru.crosswinds.net
Dogs Couch Bar
Address: Tecsecocha # 436.
E-mail: los_perros@yahoo.com
Paddy O'Flaherty's (pub Irishman Irish Pub)
Address: Calle Triunfo 124, 2nd Floor, (next to the Cathedral).
Phone: (51 84) 24-6903.
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PLAY HOUSES
bingo Gatby
Address: 238 Av de la Cultura..
Mystic Slot
Address: 171 Ayacucho.
Odd Man
Address: Calle Meson de la Estrella 120-122-124.
Phone: (51 84) 24-5669.
Kay Pacha
Address: Santa Catalina Ancha 370.
Las Vegas
Address: 193 Concebidayoc.
Pacha Mama
Address: Hatunrumiyoc 487. 2nd floor.
Phone: (51 84) 24-9595.
Portobello
Address: Corner of Micaela Bastidas and Túpac Amaru Square.
Rome
Address: Portal de Panes 105, Plaza de Armas.
Sun and Moon
Address: Pasaje America 660.
Tunupa
Address: Confiturías Portal 233, Plaza de Armas.
Wiphala
Address: 135 Heladeros
Where to buy in Cusco
Where to buy in Cusco
Shopping:
The city of Cusco, has much to offer its visitors, if you visit this city and walk through its streets you will find a variety of establishments including shopping malls, craft centers, boutiques, markets among others.
Craft Centres
Cusco for being a tourist town, has a large number of craft centers where one can buy souvenirs to commemorate your visit.
Jobs alpaca.- South American camelids such as vicuña and alpaca have achieved great fame because of the quality of their wool garments which are made as: sweaters, ponchos, scarves and more. All with genuine Andean designs that enchant you. But be careful because many offer garments of dubious origin with similar features to deceive the buyer. Here are some places where you can purchase soft, fine quality garments.
Mon Repos.- located in the Portal de Panes 139, Plaza de Armas, (084) 251 600.
3. Located in Ruins Alpaca Street 472, Cusco -. Tel. (084) 226-101.
Alpaca's Best.- Heladeros 172 (tel. 084 / 438-557).
Alpaca Treasures.- Heladeros 172 (tel. 084 / 438-557).
World Alpaca.- Portal de Carnes 232 / Plaza de Armas (tel. 084 / 244-098).
Artesanía.- If you're somebody who likes to appreciate and collect items to keep alive the memories of your trip, we recommend visiting the craft centers, fairs and squares
Joyerías.-Cusco has several centers where one can appreciate fine pieces of jewelry made from pure silver, all made by local craftsmen who are performing this office several generations ago.
Jewellery LLaria.- One of the most important jewelry stores nationwide stores in Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, airports, hotels. Here all kinds of jewelry work performed, based on ornamental elements, gold and silver, Llaria is characterized by merging various styles at work there silver harmony of combining stones and silver have given public acceptance in general.
Silverware the Tupo .- If what you're looking for jewelry with good design and quality, "The Tupo" provides you with genuine parts designs in sterling silver 925, leatherwork and wood among others.
Markets
The city has two large food supply centers where one can go at any time of day.
Mercado de San Pedro .- Also known as the Central Market located right across from the train station of San Pedro, in this place you can find a variety of products, including the famous shoots bread, pies, fresh cheeses from the provinces of cusco, beef cattle, fruits, flowers in the region, all you need to make payments to the earth (Pachamama) and for those who do not mind a good meal outdoors here, find dishes of the region at an affordable price $ 2.
Shopping Centers
Cusco also has shopping centers, where one can find everything you want.
The Molino.- is one of the major shopping centers, tourist presence here is not very common, but never missing any you decide to venture out and explore these places. In this center one can purchase products from shoes, clothes, appliances, toys and more.
where to eat and stay in Cusco
where to eat and stay in Cusco
In recent years Cusco Peru has become one of the top destinations most preferred by visitors. Therefore Cusco offers excellent quality accommodation compared to other places. From Luxury Hotels to family accommodation Cusco within reach of any budget so do not delay in planning your trip.
What are the best areas in Cusco?
The experience gained in tourism enables us to suggest accommodations that are located in or around the historical center from where you can reach any point, including visits to walking pace. Still without accommodation? Holidayscusco.blogspot.com helps you get the best accommodation according to your tastes and preferences economy. If you do not yet have or know where to stay, our website offers a detailed list of categories.
Hotels
Cusco has an average of 500 hotels in categories 1-5 stars, all provide quality services that will make your stay the most pleasant possible.
Hotel Monasterio.
Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka
Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection
Hotel JW Marriott
Hostels
If you are looking for a longer stay and inexpensively we recommend:
Hostal Inkas Peru.
Hostal Pascanas.
Hostal El Andariego.
Hostal Madre Tierra
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Recommendations for backpackers and travelers looking to save some money.
Where to Stay?
Hosting the Traveler, at Santa Catalina, with prices approx. 20 soles per person. by Romi in Cusco and Machu Picchu: Basic Guide
Casa de Mama, Street # 539 San Blas Atocsaycuhi.
Where to Eat?
Basic Guide
Picanteria The Chomba. "Av Tullumayo in any taxi driver knows and for 3 or 4 soles takes you. Greaves S / 14, Lechon S / 14, S Trout / 13 Roast Beef S / 12, broths head, etc. The food is delicious not to mention while generously serve ".
The Chola this by San Blas, with the same characteristics of the above, if it is Chicharrones in Saylla no better place to enjoy this riquisimo dish (a S / 10 and S / 12 soles plate)
Mercado de San Jerónimo, "where you find all kinds of delicious food at low cost (Chairo, Greaves, Head style broth Cuzco, Single, cusqueño escabeche, 6 soles plate etc) there are 4 soles menu".
If you know more places, coméntenlos here !!!!
Tourist Places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Tourist Places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Pisac
Located 30 Kms. From the city of Cusco, about 45 minutes away by bus. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays there are crafts fairs main town square, with the participation of artisans from all the people who maintain their productive activity on an ongoing basis throughout the year. A 9 Kms. From the village of Pisac, high in the mountains is the complex of terraces or terraced fields and Inca buildings grouped in six towns that make up a stunning architectural and historical landscape of the area.
The main square of Pisac is an entertaining place full of color and various items for sale. This village is famous for its astronomical observatory. Písaq is a mestizo village built on indigenous remains by Viceroy Francisco de Toledo (the same that approved the dismemberment of Tupac Amaru. In Písaq, you can attend a mass in Quechua among indigenous and varayocs or regional mayors. Likewise, You can see how the Inca agronomists solved the problem of planting on the slopes of the hills.
While it is very difficult to know the native names of ancient cities, Pisac, is one of the few known examples of original names.
This derives from the Quechua word pisaq or p'isaqa, which means partridge (a type of gallinácea abundant in this area).
Like all cities belonging to Cusco, Pisac is an important archaeological site that combines mystical Inca constructions and natural richness of the Valley of Urubamba. As was customary in Inca architecture, cities were built based on figurative designs of animals. Pisac was partridge-shaped, as indicated by its name.
Location
Pisac is a district of the province of Calca, located 32 km. Northwest of Cuzco. Its altitude comprises 2,950 masl.
Mythology
Pisac does not escape the famous Inca legends. The city presents a statue that has a very particular: it is said that the chief Huayllapuma had a daughter named Inquill, which had to marry the man who could build in only one night, the bridge over the river Vilacmayo (one Bridge of great importance for the defense of the place). Despite the hard work, Asto Rimac, a handsome prince decided to accept the challenge and ask the hand of the princess. The authorities of the place arranged everything so Asto Rimac could start the work, while the princess had to climb a hill without turning; because, otherwise, she and her fiancé would turn to stone. Almost at dawn, the prince finished the work, but Inquill could not take any more, turned and was turned into stone until today.
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Urubamba
The province of Urubamba is located north of the city of Cusco, along the Vilcanota River, in an area known as the "Sacred Valley" because of its mild climate, fertile soil and abundant streams which make this valley one of the most beautiful on the planet.
Along the riverside, you can find towns founded by the Spaniards seem frozen in time, as well as numerous pre-Columbian ruins of temples, forts, water systems and palaces, some easily accessible as it is only necessary a short walk to access them, while others require, because of the distance, walking for a few hours on trails that are sketched into the mountains.
The scenery offered by the "Valle Sagrado" is unique and incomparable. On both sides of the Vilcanota River (or Urubamba, as it is called from Pisaq) you can see the impressive mountain range rising to touch the clouds, displaying their eternally snow-capped peaks.
The colors of the valley, where the gray of the mountain with the wide range of greens, reds and yellows of the varied vegetation and its intense blue sky with clouds pompous mingle, make this magical landscape a perfect place for appreciate the beauty of nature.
Bounded on the north and west by the province of the Convention, the east with the province of Calca and south by the province of Cusco and the province of Anta.
Town of Urubamba
A 78 kms. northwest of Cusco, on the route to Pisac. The town is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley. In ancient times was an important agricultural center. Today, its economy is based on agriculture and tourism, as one of the most charming areas of the valley. Fertile and cozy area where you can stay overnight to start several excursions.
Town of Inca origin to 76 Kms .. (1 hr 15 min.) From Cusco via Pisac and 57 Kms .. (45 min.) By Chinchero. Located in the heart of the valley of Urubamba itself is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which include the Chicón and the countryside. He was one of the main agricultural centers of the Inca empire. In its place is a colonial church. It has several hotels, taverns and rural restaurants.
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Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo is located at the opposite end Pisac and 80 Kms. From Cusco find the village of Ollantaytambo, a place where archeological complex design blends with the modern town. In this district of the province of Urubamba is reached by paved road Chinchero - Urubamba, and also by rail (68 Kms.). It is located at 2,700 meters high, and as we have noted, both the design and the foundation of most of its buildings correspond to the time of the Incas.
The ruins of Ollantaytambo was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. The architectural scenario is of exceptional interest by the size, style and originality of its buildings.
The name has several approaches. According to the Aymara, Ollantaytambo derives from ulla-nta-wi word, which means "place to see down"; the term dairy, is added subsequently. For the Quechua language, the name comes from the word Ollanta (which is the name of an Inca captain, whose story was saved as an oral tradition and written as drama by Antonio Valdez, a priest of Urubamba, the mid-eighteenth century) and the term, tambo, a Spanish derivation of the Quechua word tampu; which means "city that offers accommodation, food and comfort to travelers."
Ollantaytambo - El Pueblo
The village was divided into rectangular blocks with a well planned geometric pattern that gives the impression of being a town designed by modern architects. His thin streets open towards the Urubamba River. Each block or field consists of a housing with a shared door to the courtyard.
Originally, a suspension bridge made with braided ichu or maguey fibers, which must be renewed annually was used. Today, stone bridges crossing the river are built on two huge songs.
Agricultural activity in this area benefited by the presence of the stream of Patakancha, where large agricultural terraces that currently are deteriorated and looked abandoned.
Ollantaytambo - The ceremonial sector
It was dedicated mainly to the cult of "Unu" or "Yaku" (water deities). Therefore, there were a number of sources that were used for this purpose, as the Bathing Nusta, which is one of the fountains carved from a single piece of granite, 1.30 meters high and 2.50 meters wide. It is one of the most famous and water still flows inside.
This place is constituted by a short plain that leads to an enormous hill in whose sides various archaeological monuments are located. The main one is at the top and is known as La Fortaleza or Real Casa del Sol.
Inca Huatana or Intihuatana of Ollantaytambo
Located on top of the Temple of the Sun in an almost vertical slope, the Inca Huatana or Intihuatana consists of a high wall with niches, whose sides are holes up to 80 cms. deep. Against these there is a structure that is suspended over a precipice, why it is believed was used for the torture and execution of prisoners of war or criminals, although the function of observatory is the most accepted.
The Pincuylluna Center
Pincuylluna, which means "where the pincuyllo is piped." - Wind instrument incapable origin is located west of Patucancha River, opposite the Temple of the Sun is an architectural complex of buildings consisting of three identical and overlapping blocks. The base is rectangular blocks, have six windows on the facade and six on the wall facing the hill, providing adequate ventilation and lighting.
In the place are colcas most interesting (agricultural deposits) the Sacred Valley because of them left you can see a huge block of stone, for locals, represents the face of an Inca.
To visit the site, we show that the tour is three hours walk.
Ollantaytambo Museum site
The museum is the work of the Andean Center of Traditional Technology and Culture of the Communities of Ollantaytambo (CATCCO). We recommend you visit it presents didactic and modern way the history of the region.
It contains five rooms on the second floor of a house on an ancient Inca court, allowing visitors to learn more about the history, archeology, architecture, crafts and beliefs of the people of Ollantaytambo.
Moreover, this association organizes walks through seven ancestral routes: Yanacocha, Pincuylluna, Pumamesarca, Huilloc, Pachar, Cachicata and Ollantaytambo. The walks take from three to seven hours and have tour guides.
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Maras
Maras is a district of the province of Urubamba is possible to get through the paved road, it is 50 km by road Qosqo -. Chinchero - Urubamba. It is located west of Cusco at an altitude of 3300 mts. (10824 feet); above a plain that in prehistoric times was a large plateau where you can observe a mountain of snow Weqey Willka "Veronica" to 5682 meters (18641 feet) and "Chikon" 5530 meters (18143 feet). It seems that in Maras were pre-Inca payments. The town was founded in colonial times by Pedro Ortiz de Orue, occupation began when the Incas were dispossessed of the Inca palaces in Cusco and had to move to some other small towns like San Sebastian and Maras. Also during the war that began Manko Inka regained his Quechua nation, served as a stronghold for invaders that raided against the Ollantaytambo town was occupied by the Inka during 2 years. Many of its houses are emblazoned with the coats of arms of the Spanish nobility in your heads indicate the importance gained by the people in colonial times. By that time, it was mandatory for transporters and their herds of mule transport tropical species especially coca leaving the highest jungle and provide the markets of the city and the country. It was declared the "Villa de San Francisco de Asís de Maras" (Villa: city or town that had certain privileges). By that time Maras had much more importance Urubamba; but today is a town that languishes due to its isolation and development of modern life. It has a church made of adobe with typical religious architecture in the front yard is a cross carved in granite.
Inside the church there cusqueñas paintings depicting the Apostles and other good belonging to the Inca painter Antonio Sinchi Roqa, this was a native and contemporary of bishop Mollinedo y Angulo became famous in the mid-seventeenth century.
About 7 km. (4.3 miles) southwest of Maras is Moray, unique archaeological site in the region. You can reach by car across the road that part of town. It has huge natural surfaces and hollows that the Incas used to build terraced fields.
What is surprising is the annual temperature difference between the top and bottom reaches approximately 15 ° C (59 ° F). Moray, due to weather conditions and many other features, was an important center for domestication, acclimatization and hybridization of wild species that are adapted for human consumption. Therefore it was a prototype greenhouse or experimental biological station very advanced for their age who helped the old American man to consume about 60% of species of vegetables; and three thousand different varieties of potatoes, corn, and many other species.
There are many enigmas amounting on this site due to the lack of serious scientific research could clarify these doubts. The structures found here are typically Incas; although some authors suggest that these are recent. One of the enigmas is the way how to drain water flowing through the aqueducts worked; says that there must be underground channels built to lead the fund to allow water. It also says it is above a formation of highly porous natural stone that enables water seepage into the ground. To the northwest of the town of Maras are the "salt works", which is possible to walk or drive through a road. The Maras "salt works" that some people call "salt mines" are constituted by about 3000 small pools with an area of 5 m² (53.8 ft²). People fill the pools during the dry season every 3 days with salt water that comes from a natural rebirth located on top of the resort, and when the water evaporates the salt is left. That process will take place for about a month until a considerable volume of solid salt about 10 centimeters (4 inches) high. This salt is ground and is immediately bagged for shipment to markets in the region; today this salt is treated with iodine and its consumption does not hurt.
Following the road works "salt works" to the northwest along the small valley to Pichingoto located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Pichingoto is a Quechua community living at the base of the mountain "Qoriq'aqya" houses have walls made of adobe (mud bricks dried in the sun), small caverns or caves inhabited even today type; at present occupants have a level of education and by having a small Catholic chapel and electricity in their homes. Some authors suggest that the name comes from "pichinco" (bird), and "q'oto" (goiter). It has been argued that goiter (is an enlargement of the thyroid gland seen as a swelling in the neck to lack of shortage of iodine) disease was common among people who consumed untreated for which manufactured the village of Marthas salt.
It is also said that the name comes from "pichinco" = bird, and "T'oqo" = the hollow. Its inhabitants believe they are descendants of birds and apparently until the first decades of this century they lived in caves on the other side of the mountain and at a higher level where they climbed with the help of ropes and ladders. The origins of this community are unknown and it is believed that some time ago they lived in Maras.
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Moray
The arrangement of their platforms produces a gradient of microclimates taking the center of the concentric circular terraces higher temperature and gradually decreasing outwards at lower temperatures, thus being able to simulate up to 20 different microclimates. It is believed that Moray could have served as a model for the calculation of agricultural production not only the Urubamba Valley but also from different parts of Tahuantinsuyo. The huge circular terraces of Moray are located 53 Km. From Cusco by road to the valley of Urubamba. Moray is 7 kilometers from Maras, in the Sacred Valley.
In these formations, nature has created an environment, conditions or micro climates that in modern man believes in invernaderos.Moray, due to climatic conditions and other characteristics, was an important center of domestication, acclimatization and hybridization of wild plant species that were modified or adapted for human consumption. It is therefore a prototype greenhouse or experimental biological station quite advanced for its time that helped the American man of antiquity mankind inherit 60% of plant products consumed, the Andean man consumes a thousand and a half several varieties of potatoes, one hundred and fifty corn, and many other rich products.
There are still, however, many enigmas about the place, enigmas that result from the lack of serious scientific studies to clear the current doubts. The structures here are typically Inkan found, however, some suggest that it is above structures, at least in the lower decks. One of the enigmas is the way that was used to drain the water that ran through the channels; argues that there must be underground channels built in the bottom of the depressions that allow the drain. It is also estimated that the fund is over a very porous natural rock formation that facilitates filtering into the ground.
The reality is that even today, at the bottom of the depressions no floods occur in the rainy season. It is essential the need to conduct studies of serious palynology, ie, various analyzes of samples of pollen found in Moray order to establish the nature, kind, quality and other characteristics of the products grown here.
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Chincheros
Corresponds to the district of the same name in the province of Urubamba, 30 km. Northwest of Qosqo, at a height of 3780 m and on a high Andean plateau frigid mornings and dusk. It was one of the most important Inkan towns in the region where today still traces of its glorious past are appreciated. The original meaning of his name is lost, although today the tradition knows this town as the "Land of the Rainbow" because the K'uychi (Rainbow) has frequent presence in the rainy season, as it was already known a special deity in the Inkario; had a temple in Qosqo Qorikancha, and still today in many sectors of the Andes people respect, fear or even worshiped. Alfonsina Barrionuevo on the behavior of the people against the rainbow says, "You can look at K'uichi say superstitiously, without covering your mouth because it rots your teeth. Nor can point it because it eats finger bones. The maids shun because if surprised in the field have children with them. "
LOCATION
The district of Chincheros is the capital of the Province of Chincheros, department of Apurimac; the North West Province of Abancay, is to 1000-4438 meters.
The province of Chincheros is located on the banks of Chincheros river which is a tributary of the river Pampas.
Unfortunately, as in almost all the towns or temples near Qosqo, Chinchero was razed and modified by "stamping out pagan idols" (Catholic priests). Its destruction began when Manko Inka after his campaign in Qosqo decided to disband his soldiers to return to their land and care for their families, and headed Ollantaytambo then Vilcabamba via Chinchero which was burned to the invaders who chased did not have food or inn. Later in 1572 the Viceroy Toledo founded the "Doctrine of Our Lady of Monserrat of Chinchero" and ordered the construction of the current Catholic church that was culminated early seventeenth century, possibly in 1607, the year that is observed in the inscription on the arch toral. The church was built using as foundations the walls of finely carved limestone which corresponded to a grand palace; Inside the fine Inkan building was filled with soil brought from other sectors to the height of your ceiling to serve the church building. It was already in the 60s in this century when the Inka palace under the Catholic church was discovered; that Inkan palace must have been very important because on its facade that faces the southern plain presents openings triple jamb that by themselves indicate its category. Further south of the plateau are two "waka" or shrines carved limestone outcroppings known today as "Chinkana" and "Titiqaqa"; west there is another "waka" called "Pumaqaqa" which are observed in the crag "in situ" sculptures of two pumas which heads were mutilated. Further west of that plateau are also lots of agricultural terraces that are still cultivated in spite of having lost their aqueducts.
At the eastern end of the church is another great plaza that today serves to be the main square of the village; at its western end has a wall containing large trapezoidal niches that may well accommodate a person standing, they should be used to store inside mummies of nobles and idols that presided over ancestral ceremonies; that wall with niches has a carved cornice of igneous rock. In the middle of this square is a bust in memory of Matthew Garcia Pumakawa Chiwant'ito who was born at home in front of the bust (with a small arches and semicircular windows on the second floor); Matthew Pumakawa was Chief of Chinchero, Officer and Brigadier pay of the Spanish army, fought against the Tupac Amaru II Revolution contributing to his defeat in 1781; in his old age he wanted to compensate their negative action against his people and his race joining the Angulo brothers to fight the Spanish crown but was defeated and then hung on a bow -similar to those seen in Chinchero, in Sichuan in 1814 .
After the defeat of Tupac Amaru, Pumakawa sent fresh paint his victory over the door midpoint of the church; the middle is the Virgin of Montserrat, to his right for the victory celebration that coincides with the Thanksgiving procession and the presence of San Pablo and San Pedro carrying in his hands the keys of heaven; to the left of the Virgin is the battle representing chaos and Tupac Amaru Bando.
Additionally, icons representing Pumakawa symbolized as Pumas in fighting attitude or erect and triumphant observed; and others representing Tupac Amaru symbolized by Amaru (serpent-dragon) as a representation of disorder and chaos. Inside the church is a canvas with the same dark Virgin of Montserrat which are seen angels sawing the mountain, dated 1693 and painted by Francisco Chiwant'ito, artist Quechua Cusco School; Juan Carlos Estenssoro indicated on it: "This Virgin, although typically Spanish, is related to other Andean iconography clearly as the Virgin of the Tunnel in which Virgin and mountain are confused".
In Chinchero, every Sunday morning takes place the Indian market is one of the most typical and best in the region; still practiced barter seen to source various goods and mostly tropical products such as fruits, coca leaves or salt Maras are exchanged for local produce such as potatoes, beans, ollucos, etc. Also here is a market for tourists with different crafts highlighting local tissues very well made; Unlike other markets where merchants are foreigners, here merchants are native commoners of town.
Chinchero Today
In Chinchero last stubbornly persists as if the spirit of an ancient culture clinging here, refusing to disappear. The native settlers, dressed in colorful traditional dress, down from their communities on Sundays and agglomerate in the main square to exchange their products. See this entire group of people deep cultural roots outside every sign of modernity, it is a whole show.
Current main square where these famous Sunday fairs are held, has a unique beauty; presents an Inca wall twelve niches, each of 2 m. high and 1.50 m. wide.
This wall in turn serves facing and containment of another place that serves a way to court opposite the church. Also has colonial arches in the corners of the square, Cimentos buildings and adobe walls, huge rooms with windows, doors and platforms that are a small sample of the greatness of the Inca culture.
Chinchero other side was and remains one of the granaries of Cusco. Its fertile lands, make excellent potato producers, ollucos, geese, beans, barley and wheat, which are the backbone of agricultural trade in the area.
Getting the Sacred Valley
Getting the Sacred Valley
It mainly requires the Tourist Ticket. The cost of the Tourist Ticket by category
category Price
Full Ticket S. / 70
Partial Ticket S. / 40
Students (*) S. / 35
(*) Students that have the ISIC card and are under 25 years.
- All tickets are valid for 5 to 10 days.
The tourist ticket allows admission to 16 locations in the city and surroundings as well as :, Municipal Palace Museum, Qoricancha Site Museum, Santa Catalina, Regional Historical Museum, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Tambomachay, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Tipon , Pikillaqta, Pachakutec Monument, El Qosqo Native Art Center, Pukapukara and Folk Art Museums. These sites should be visited within the deadline.
TRANSPORTATION:
The transportation is very important to visit different sites in the Sacred Valley, Travel agencies offer two types of transport:
• collective system (pull): Which part of the city of 8-9 o'clock in the morning visiting the following places:
- Pisaq (markets) a period of approximately 45 minutes. - Urubamba where lunch (approximate time of 45 minutes). - Ollantaytambo (ruins) approximate time of 45 minutes.
This service is offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
• Private System: This system is more personal but much more expensive than the pull system and depart any day of the week.
• It is necessary to consider that day suggested to visit are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays since they are in fair all the places to visit.
Note: If you want to make visits on your own sacred valley, you can take buses and taxis Av Grau you go every day the average cost of tickets are between S /.. 3.50 and S / .4.00 and cars in the S / .5.00 and S / .8.00 in Pull service.
The way
If one chooses to go by car, as a reference to know that coming down the street Saphi find the Gryphon San Carlos, where you can stock up on petrol and check the status of your car comfortably.
Following the route and arrive in San Cristobal, if you have a little time, you can take a break in the church and visit one of the most popular patron saints of Cusco. The road to the Sacred Valley is the same to go to Sacsayhuaman, so if you want and time permits may visit the ruins of this complex: Quenco, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
The impressive thing is the way that the output involves ascending the hills overlooking Cusco, allowing enjoy breathtaking views of the city, especially at dusk or at night. If time and light are favorable, you can take beautiful photos. From these points it is possible to observe closely the structure of the city. When the days are clear, the contrast between the red roofs and blue sky is spectacular.
Recommended
If you have enough time must be taken two days to tour the Sacred Valley. If the idea is to travel with ease, the best way is to rent a car (path is in perfect condition and well signposted) or use the online collective coin will all peoples frequently. At bedtime, Urubamba has very nice hotels near the river but the best option is Ollantaytambo, a new three star hostel in front of the ruins, a magical place. The hotels are bookable in Cuzco at any travel agency.
Starting point: Pisac Ruins
Sunday is the ideal base for exploring the valley of the Urubamba or Vilcanota river day. It is advisable to leave early in the morning and start the tour at the ruins of Pisac, an ancient Inca fortress, 32 kilometers from Cuzco. After going up and down mountains. The best option is to go back to town and the market as a delicious corn is eaten with cheese (US $ 0.30). There you can buy from hastasuéteres rings silver, tapestries and all kinds of vegetables. Do not forget that these payments haggling is law. And if the pocket is empty you can just sit and watch people's faces, customs and colors that surround the place.
Lunch in Urubamba
At noon, the best option is Urubamba lunch and eat a menu in one of the hostels near the route. After a nap in the sun, it must continue to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, 97 kilometers from Cuzco and it worked once as a is a huge terraced fortress which originally was only a village but in 1460 was transformed into a fortress to protect the road to Cuzco.
Chinchero when the sun goes down
When you start the evening and the return must be undertaken, it is inevitable to stop at Chinchero, a village 28 kilometers from Cuzco surrounded by snow-capped Chicon. The market square is priceless because it is one of the few places where barter is still performed.
Machupicchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
To reach the historic citadel of Machu Picchu is reached first to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu (1,700 m). Both trains and helicopters arriving first at this village. Here is where most tourists stay overnight and taste the delicious local foods, drinks and party nights in different clubs, and there are several buses and vans that will take you to the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu and Puente Ruinas.
The Citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the largest architectural works Inkas, having been built in a place that means addressing the major topographical; but thanks to this wild and inaccessible area, the citadel enjoys extraordinary landscapes. Today is universally known, both for its impressive ruins, for its incomparable location on the edge of an abyss in whose bottom run the stormy waters of the Urubamba River.
Machu Picchu is simply spectacular! The trip lasts about three hours and a half train, one is so eager to get that time flies. The view from the train is beautiful route runs through the mountains surrounding the place. Awesome! You reach Machu Picchu Pueblo (the last stop) there you will find a bus that will take you to the magical city of Macchu Picchu. Some prefer to walk (one must be in good physical condition) to enter through a stone portal and get out of breath while watching the magic that transports you through time to the time of the Incas.
Overnight in Machu Picchu Pueblo (if you can) so you can get up very early, up to the citadel and watch the sunrise. Remember that the Incas worshiped and revered, so many of the temples are at the top of the mountains and buildings are oriented toward the sun.
HOT WATER
Thermal Baths
At 800 meters from the village of Aguas Calientes, eastward, are the famous hot springs that give the town its name. They are sulphurous waters at different temperatures that emerge from the rocky subsoil.
The pools are conditioned in this place have the basic infrastructure for use as thermal baths. The average temperature of these waters is between 38 ° C and 46 ° C.
There are also lobbies, toilets and a small snack bar. They can be visited between 5 am and 20 pm.
General Services
Hot Water, being the prelude and gateway to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, features usually in a small town. Running water, electricity, wireline and wireless, radio and television, VISA ATM card, internet access and exchange of foreign currency.
Location
It is located in the Department. The province of Urubamba Cusco Machu Picchu district, covers an area of 32,592 hectares sheltered by chains of snowcapped Salkantay Veronica south and north.
Macchu Picchu is at 2430 m.s.n.m. in the middle of a rain forest (rainforest) in an extraordinary location. It was without a doubt one of the most important urban creations made in the Empire of the Incas.
Weather
Warm and humid, with average annual temperature of 16ºC (60.5ºF) in the day. Rainy season from November to March.
Schedule of Income
The sanctuary is open from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU
HOW TO GET TO MACHU PICCHU
To reach the fabled Machu Picchu Stone Town there are two ways:
The first alternative
Railroad.
1. Cusco - Machu Picchu
Type Backpacker Train, Vistadome or Hiram Bingham
Boarding station: Poroy (is 15 min from Cusco via taxi.)
Approximate time 3 hours
2. Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
Type Train: Vistadome Valley, Valley Special, Backpacker Bolt
Boarding Ollantaytambo Station (this 1 hour and 20min. From Cusco)
Approximate Running Time 1 hour 30 minutes
The train arrives at Aguas Calientes is a small town that is very close to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu here are located Hotels, Hostels, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Internet kiosks, medicinal baths and other visitor services.
Note: For ud. arrive to Machu Picchu ud. have to take a bus to take him, this trip takes about 15 min.
The Second Alternative
It is through the route of the Caminos del Inca
If you are a lover of adventure sports, enjoying with long walks, or contact with nature and beautiful landscapes, an alternative to reach the imposing citadel of Machu Picchu will definitely be the walking tour touring the old Camino Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The usual route takes four days and three nights, although there are options of varying duration. While most of the route is 2,000 meters above sea level, you must traverse three open where they exceed 4,000 meters You need to spend at least an entire day at area high to acclimatize properly.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is known as the most famous trekking route in South America, more information.
Entrance to the Citadel of Machu Picchu
The Citadel of Machu Picchu is open from 06: 00hs to 17: 00hs.
Some areas away as Huayna Picchu, close earlier (15hs) and must register to climb, the hard climbing around 45. Access is free.
When to go and Use
The most recommended to visit Machu Picchu months are May and June, as they are the most benign.
Always carry an umbrella or raincoat, sunscreen and bags to protect photographic equipment.
Overall, day and night hot the weather is mild. Visitors should be prepared for these violent climatic fluctuations. Ideally, in a small backpack carry a sweater woolen mittens and a short jacket - winds.
During the day you can be with a cotton shirt and a comfortable to move quietly pants.
In the dry season (May to November) the sun forced to wear sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
Also be sure to bring water. In rainy season (December to April) is advisable to wear waterproof hiking boots, because the ground gets very slippery. Rain also is preferable to keep personal belongings and documents in a plastic bag inside the backpack. It would also be relevant to always carry an extra shirt.
For the warm climate of Machu Picchu, there is an abundance of insects and mosquitoes which are presented in greater numbers on sunny days, your itchy skin irritation occurs. It is recommended to wear mosquito repellent.
If you are going to do the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, your travel agent will provide the equipment.
It is advisable to always carry candies, chocolates, and something to eat that is light as in the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu no kiosk for you. Can buy something,
All trash store in a plastic bag so that later you can vote in containers.
martes, 17 de marzo de 2015
Classic Tourism
Classic Tourism
Visit Cusco is an unforgettable experience that allows uncovering some of the mysteries of the Incas, ancient capital of the Inca Empire retains proud walls and stone walls that evoke the grandeur of its past, monuments and relics, of myths and legends, which seem to life every time you walk through its ancient streets.
Today Cusco is a cosmopolitan city that welcomes with open to visitors, who watch in awe its archaeological sites, day or night, Cusco is a city full of charms and attractions arms.
Mornings are ideal for strolling through the streets, visit its churches, tour the legendary craftsman Barrio San Blas or to travel around the villages and archaeological sites nearby.
At night, when the city wears lights, nightclubs, pubs and restaurants, are the biggest attractions. The nightlife in Cusco, offers a variety of possibilities for fun, able to satisfy the most demanding.
If visiting Cusco is essential to know the following locations: the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), the Ajlla Wasi, Churches and Convents, Archaeological Remains, mainly Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo, its picturesque villages as Pisac, Chincheros that maintain the traditions of their ancestors.
Primary Routes or programs for Cusco Classic
City Tour.
Sacred Valley.
Machupicchu.
Southern Circuit.
Maras and Moray.
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Cusco City Tour
Initiating the tour in the historic center of the city visit to Cusco Cathedral, built between 1556-1654 altarpieces are splendid, gorgeous your carved wooden pulpit, late s. XVII, and superb choir stalls. Also emphasizes, his collection of paintings from the Cuzco school. It has one of the richest treasures of colonial art jewelry.
Then visit the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, this set was dedicated to the religious worldview of the Andean world. Sacsayhuaman is then directed stunning example of Inca architecture 2 km. To the north of downtown, is famous worldwide for the huge carved rocks, together with amazing precision.
Then visit Qenko which is a limestone outcrop on which have carved intricate mythical representations, Puca Pucara visit then, fulfilled functions of a checkpoint on the Inca Trail. Then it goes to Tambomachay to 7 km. From Cusco, popularly known as the Inca baths, an important center of worship and shrine to water.
The city tour program is comprised within tourism packages on offer, but it is also possible to perform independently.
TOURS IN PROMOTION FOR CUSCO 4 DAYS
Cusco at your fingertips 4 days 3 nights from $ 329
Country Machupicchu 4D / 3N from $ 330
Magical Cusco 4 days / 3 nights from $ 340
SUGGESTED TOURS CITY TOUR
Basic Cusco 3 Days 2 Nights.
Cusco 4 Days 3 Nights Classic.
Cusco Magic 5 Days 4 Nights.
Cusco Special 6 Days 5 Nights.
Cusco and the Sacred Valley
It begins with a visit to the village of Pisac, a picturesque town and important archaeological site 32 km. (1h) NE of Cusco. Pisac is the gateway to the Urubamba Valley, has an "old people" (an archaeological site considered one of the most beautiful collections monumental Inca) and a "modern village" of colonial origin, Pisaq traditional craft market is done who recommend going as long as the trip coincides Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. On this tour only traditional market town and you visit, if you wish to visit the archaeological remains should be performed in a private tour.
The journey is continued through small towns like Calca, Qoya, Yucay and others to the village of Urubamba, a town located in the heart of the Urubamba Valley itself is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, among which the snowy Chicón and picturesque countryside.
From there he moved to immediately visit the village and the archaeological ruins of Ollantaytambo, a typical town of Inca origin in the west end of the valley of Urubamba, both the design and the foundation of most of its buildings correspond to the time of the Incas, during the which was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. At its top an impressive fortress that guarded access to the bottom of the valley and protected it from possible invasions of jungle ethnic groups rises.
Then it returns to the town of Urubamba and then go to Chincheros town of Inca origin, its square Capellampampa a huge Inca wall decorated with ten large trapezoidal niches seen, and one of the most important colonial churches of Cusco with baroque altars and profuse mural painting. After the visit we return to Cusco.
To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
TOURS IN PROMOTION FOR CUSCO 4 DAYS
Cusco at your fingertips 4 days 3 nights from $ 329
Country Machupicchu 4D / 3N from $ 330
Magical Cusco 4 days / 3 nights from $ 340
SUGGESTED TOURS CITY TOUR
Basic Cusco 3 Days 2 Nights.
Cusco 4 Days 3 Nights Classic.
Cusco Magic 5 Days 4 Nights.
Cusco Special 6 Days 5 Nights.
Machu Picchu
The Citadel of Machu Picchu was voted one of the 7 wonders created by man, besides being the most important tourist attraction in Peru and Latin America is known as the Sacred City of the Incas.
To start the Classic tour to Machu Picchu, one must be at least one day before departure in Cusco, you can visit by the railroad (trains) and the other walking the ancient "Inca Trail" in two or four days. There are 3 categories or types of train to visit Machu Picchu Classic: The backpaker for adventurers, the Panoramic executive and Hiran Bingham luxury train.
The tour starts when you collected from your hotel early bound for the station towards the majestic city of Machu Picchu, travel time is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
You appreciate a diversity of natural landscapes according to existing altitudinal are going through the Valley of Anta, to Ollantaytambo to arrive at the station Puente Ruinas located in the town of Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo, from this station take the buses to make the ascent to The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu at a height of 2225 m
The visit starts watching the magnificent scenery that surrounds it, enhancing the beauty of their temples, shrines, halls and stairways that connect the different levels on which the buildings stand, all Machupicchu is an exaltation to the stone, the time tour is 3 hours, after which it descends again in bus did Aguas Calientes where visitors can have lunch and do some shopping.
In the afternoon at approximately 3:30 pm train back is addressed to the city of Cusco.
To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
TOURS IN PROMOTION FOR CUSCO 4 DAYS
Cusco at your fingertips 4 days 3 nights from $ 329
Country Machupicchu 4D / 3N from $ 330
Magical Cusco 4 days / 3 nights from $ 340
SUGGESTED TOURS MACHU PICCHU
Basic Cusco 3 Days 2 Nights.
Cusco 4 Days 3 Nights Classic.
Cusco Magic 5 Days 4 Nights.
Cusco Special 6 Days 5 Nights.
Cusco Inca Trail 6 Days 5 Nights.
Inca Trail 4 Days 3 Nights
Inca Trail 2 Days 1 Night
Southern Circuit
Towards the south of the city of Cusco is Tipon, a city of beautiful real and amazing water fountains enclosures, is another of the most important architectural complexes are located within the city of Cusco.
This admirable Inca recess located southeast of Cusco is seated on a highly irregular surface.
In the days of the empire were no flat land or horizontal, all was amended by the inhabitants of the Tahuantinsuyo empeñosos to the satisfaction of its veteran and lackluster monarch.
You may Tipón area has been occupied by lordships were waging wars and to ensure many years, they built huge and extensive defensive walls, which undoubtedly took many years of work. Subsequently the wall lacked subject for all regional kingdoms became part of the great empire of Tahuantinsuyo.
It continues "down" by the paved up to Pikillacta which is considered today as one of the most famous and best preserved pre-Inca cities in Peru there. It is located 30 km. Southeast of Cusco, over 3,350 meters high and covers an area of approximately 50 hectares.
Pikillacta is shown of a great civilization, known for the extraordinary planning capability of its cities. This is the Wari culture, whose base was in Ayacucho.
Thanks to its large size, Pikillacta is considered among the main cities in ancient Peru. It is surrounded by what were aristocratic villages located in front of the whole plain and Wakarpay gaps.
We continue on to beautiful Andahuaylillas picturesque village has its unique church, San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, the biggest attraction for visitors. Built in the early s. XVII, inside this temple is decorated with murals attributed to Luis de Riano (s. XVII) representing the path to glory and the road to hell.
To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS SOUTH CIRCUIT
Private Tour Southern Circuit
Cusco Magic 5 Days 4 Nights.
Cusco Special 6 Days 5 Nights.
Maras and Moray
40 kilometers from Cusco is the picturesque town of Maras, multicolored whim of nature in the Sacred Valley. There you can appreciate its colonial church, its salt mines that are interesting to observe the landscape that exhibit, you can see an ancient method for obtaining salt from water that flows underground, the residents of that area retain salt water in small pools for submission to evaporation and obtain the salt as sediment, the view of the nitrate group which highlights the white between the mountains is breathtaking.
The first Maras belonged to Prince panaca Ayar Kachi, lord of the salt, which became a mountain on the outskirts of Cusco. It is possible for them to remain there to found his people suspected Mountain has within the fabulous salt mines and a water jet that emerges from her womb leads to the salt.
Moray is a formidable archaeological complex, consisting of admirable farming terraces, enormous terraces that overlap concentrically, taking the form of a giant amphitheater. These beautiful terraces formed a large agricultural laboratory, in which the ancient Peruvians experimented and obtained improvements. Incredible progress was made in agriculture, which constituted their main work activity and the basis of their economic development.
The great and daring design of its Inca constructions had no limits to the ancient Peruvians. A throughout the world, men generally made constructions from the ground up. In Moray they worked down, removing extraordinary amounts of rock and stone, and employing thousands of workers for generations to shape various groupings of platforms in almost perfect circular shape. His perfection was such that even today works flawlessly.
To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS SOUTH CIRCUIT
Private Tour Maras - Moray
Cusco Magic 5 Days 4 Nights.
Cusco Special 6 Days 5 Nights.
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