CUSCO

Capital
of the Inca Empire

Nestled in the highlands of southern Peru, this fabled city of the Incas was originally given the Quechua name Qosco, which translates as “navel of the world”. This city was the capital of the Inca Empire and today is one of the most visited destinations on earth, thanks to Machu Picchu, considered one of the new 7 wonders of the world. The city is a marvel of stone architecture and is home to numerous other important archaeological sites, all surrounded by the most majestic landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Culturally it has equal claim to being the centre of all things, showcasing some of the nations most popular folkloric festivals featuring traditional dance and music. The city is a major culinary hub and is home to some of the finest craftsmen, as well as being the center of a singular style of painting known as the Cusco School.

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  The Palacio del Inka is located in the Casona de los Cuatro Bustos whose design is marked by colonial and baroque details while the rooms are a reflection of the colonial luxury of a bygone era. A world-class spa and events facilities add an extra attraction to this essential Peruvian destination....
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- CUSCO
  Capital of the Inca Empire
  
  Tambo del Inka is a cosmopolitan resort nestled in the sacred Urubamba Valley. It has a restaurant, spa and conference facilities set in an unforgettable landscape. It makes the ideal departure point for exploring Machu Picchu starting from its private train station.
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VENTURIA EXPERIENCES

CITY TOUR

Live the city from the inside with Venturia, following a route that starts from the Plaza de Armas and continues on to the most iconic religious and cultural monuments such as the Cathedral of Cusco , the Convent of Santo Domingo and Koricancha. It also includes the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress that was once the most important ceremonial site of the Inca royalty. The tour ends with a highlight, a visit to the archaeological complex of Kenko, the site once used to communicate with the Inca deities.

Approximate duration: 4 hours

Level of intensity: Medium to Low

Clothing: Casual o sport

Contact: reservas@venturia.com.pe

Phone: (511) 712 7000 Extension 5662
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THE SACRED VALLEY

The Sacred Valley tour begins in Urubamba, one of the most important villages in the Sacred Valley, surrounded by numerous archaeological sites and beautiful landscapes, where many customs and ancestral ceremonies continue unchanged today. Urubamba is located between the towns of Pisac, an important archaeological complex with a vibrant market for handicrafts and textiles making it a mandatory stop for souvenir hunters; and Ollantaytambo, with its monumental Inca ruins and agricultural terraces which provide an unbeatable panorama over the remarkably preserved stone Inca village and the valley beyond.

Approximate duration: Full day

Level of intensity: Medium

Clothing: Sport

Contact: reservas@venturia.com.pe

Phone: (511) 712 7000 Extension 5662
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CHINCHERO, MARAS AND MORAY

Venturia will lead you on a voyage back in time, beginning in Chinchero, a town trapped in the past where the houses are built on Inca ruins and walls of adobe and stone whisper the history of the Sacred Valley. You will go on to explore the immense agricultural “laboratory” of Moray, the famous spiral Inca terraces, and tour the salt mines of Maras, pools shaped out of the hillside that have been worked since Incan times. On Sundays you will have the addition of a visit to the Chinchero Fair, one of the best known in Cusco.

Approximate duration: Full day

Level of intensity: Medium to low

Clothing: Sport

Contact: reservas@venturia.com.pe

Phone: (511) 712 7000 Extension 5662
THE SOUTHERN VALLEY

VALLE SUR

The Southern Valley tour starts with a visit to Tipón and the beautiful agricultural terraces that feature an impressive irrigation system through an elaborate series of stone aqueducts. The second stop will be Pikillaqta or the “city of fleas” considered perhaps the greatest pre-Incan city of the region belonging to the imperial Wari culture. Finally, a visit to the church of Andahuaylillas, often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” whose frescos and the finely worked gold leaf altar are considered some of the regions greatest religious artworks.

Approximate duration: 5 Hours

Level of intensity: Low

Clothing: Sport

Contact: reservas@venturia.com.pe

Phone: (511) 712 7000 Extension 5662
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MACHU PICCHU

Now considered one of the new 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu is waiting for you, and Venturia will take you there in the lap of luxury. A private train will take you through the Sacred Valley right to the doorstep of this magical Inca citadel, the greatest architectural and engineering masterpiece of their vast empire. The two hour visit gives you the chance to stroll through the ruins at your own pace, to take the time to appreciate the work gone into creating the temples, prayer centers and terraces, perched on top of a mountain and surrounded by truly unforgettable scenery.

Approximate duration: Full day

Level of intensity: Low

Clothing: Sport

Contact: reservas@venturia.com.pe

Phone: (511) 712 7000 Extension 5662

CUISINE

Cusco has one of the richest culinary traditions in the Andean region, located at the heart of an extraordinary agricultural zone where highly nutritional tubers flourish alongside an astonishing diversity of potatoes and the nation’s best corn grows in endless golden fields. Among the city’s most famous dishes are chicharrón con mote, deep fried pork with boiled corn; adobo the powerful red pork stew; guinea pig or rabbit stew and the most traditional roadside snack of giant Peruvian corn and soft white Andean cheese.

Sample these and more in our restaurants Inti Raymi in Cusco and Hawa in the Sacred Valley.

FESTIVALS

CORPUS CHRISTI

June

Corpus Christi is the most important and oldest Christian festival of Cusco, where homage is paid to the sacred body of Christ the Redeemer. There are two weeks of processions, religious events and festivities. The festival’s central day sees a procession of images of saints and virgins from the parishes of the province. The Festival of Corpus Christi was declared a Cultural Heritage of the Peruvian Nation in 2004 pronouncing this festival as one of the country’s most important cultural expressions.
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INTI RAYMI

June 24

Inti Raymi (in Quechua ‘Festival of the Sun’) was an Incan ceremony celebrated throughout the Tahuantinsuyo (the four provinces of the Incan empire) in honor of Inti, Father Sun, which was held every winter solstice in the Plaza de Huacaypata in Cusco (now known as the Plaza de Armas). In Cusco Today, the Inti Raymi celebration takes place in Sacsayhuaman, and has become a spectacular show performed to crowds of tourists and locals alike. Being an Incan tradition, Inti Raymi remains a rite for many other indigenous communities in other countries of Incan legacy, like Bolivia, Chile, among others.
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THE PILGRAMAGE OF QOYLLUR RITT’I

May

Qoyllur Ritt’i is a long and demanding pilgrimage climbing to altitudes of over 4000m and reaching the valley of Sinakara at the foot of Mount Ausangate, in order to pay reverence to a painting of the Child Jesus. This festival unites two traditions: Catholic and Andean in a blend of Incan and Christian rituals. The festival attracts thousands of pilgrims from all the provinces of southern Peru and the countries of Chile and Bolivia, making it the largest pilgrimage of the indigenous nations of the Americas. Along the way, there is a procession of dancing, music and fireworks and the market of Alasitas where symbolic miniatures are sold to the faithful, representing their hopes for the coming year.
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VIRGEN DEL CARMEN

14 al 18 de Julio

In Paucartambo, 4 hours from the city of Cusco, thousands of believers congregate to venerate the Virgin del Carmen, patroness of the mestizos and affectionately called Mamacha Carmen. It is a riotous four day festival with the central day, July 16, seeing the Virgin in a procession around the Plaza de Armas, the atrium of the temple and the village streets to bless the waiting faithful. The festival is enlivened by dancers and musicians wearing stunningly elaborate costumes and performing ingenious choreography representing passages of the history of Peru. The journey ends at the cemetery to pay homage to “departed souls”.
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EASTER WEEK AND EL SENOR DEL LOS TEMBLORES

March or April

Easter in Cusco, unlike other commemorations, considers Easter Monday as its central day, due to the festival of El Señor de los Temblores (Lord of the Earthquakes). The tradition dates back to 1650, when a devastating earthquake struck the city and further damage was believe to have been prevented by a figure of Christ on a Cross. The statue is said to date back as far as 1570 and is one of the most recognizable images in Peru. On Good Friday the Plaza San Francisco takes center stage for the start of the Via Crucis to the Cruz del Papa located in Saqsaywaman, organized by the Convent of San Francisco.
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HANDICRAFTS

Cusqueño artisans offer crafts worthy of admiration around the world due to their masterful combination of popular art and tradition. Llama, alpaca and sheep’s wool are woven into luxurious textiles and garments while wood and ceramic sculpture, elaborate silver- and stonework tell stories of Inca traditions and reinterpret colonial artworks.

The Cusco school is still present in famous paintings and sculptures of saints, archangels and Virgins. Truly, to take home Cuscqueño craftwork is to collect a piece of this city’s history.

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CUSCO

Capital of the Inca Empire

A hotel for every destination

PALACIO DEL INKA LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

CUSCO Capital of the Inca Empire

VENTURIA EXPERIENCES

CITY TOUR

VENTURIA EXPERIENCES

THE SACRED VALLEY

VENTURIA EXPERIENCES

CHINCHERO, MARAS AND MORAY

THE SOUTHERN VALLEY

VALLE SUR

VENTURIA EXPERIENCES

MACHU PICCHU

CUISINE

FESTIVALS

CORPUS CHRISTI

FESTIVALS

INTI RAYMI

FESTIVALS

THE PILGRAMAGE OF QOYLLUR RITT’I

FESTIVALS

VIRGEN DEL CARMEN

FESTIVALS

EASTER WEEK AND EL SENOR DEL LOS TEMBLORES

HANDICRAFTS

Capital
of the Inca Empire

PALACIO DEL INKA
LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

CUSCO
Capital of the Inca Empire