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Peru has an amazingly rich cultural life. These celebrations, with the exception of Inti Raymi, are practiced for the local people and when we visit, we are priveledged observers of old traditions.
Apus Peru aims for visitors to have an unforgettable and incrediably special time in Peru. All trips focus on interaction with local people and Peruvian culture.
For complete tours of Peru, please see Peru Packages.
For our custom designed tours with a focus on the festive season, please see Christmas and New Year packages.
We also custom design tours to the following very unique festivals.
- Inti Raymi (June 24) - please contact us
- Lord of Colloritty (week before Corpus Christi)
- Virgen del Carmen (15-16 July)
- Yawar Fiesta (27-29 July)
- Chiraje (January 20) - please contact us
- Virgen de Candelaria - please contact us
These trips only leave once a year. A once in a lifetime opportunity!
See also our Cultural Events Calendar for more information.
REMEMBER we offer customised tours - so if you have an interest in something on our cultural events calendar we can probably take you there!
28 & 29 July - please note, this trip leaves only once a year!
For an excellent explanation of the ritual see http://www.andriankreye.com/PeruE.html
This
ritual bullfight is during the "Fiestas Patrias" or National
Holiday of Peru in the town of Cotabambas, in the Apurimac department.
This traditional ritual represents the fight between the Incas against
the Spanish conquistadors, and the figure of the condor (representing
the Incas) occupies a central place. The bird is tied to the back of the
bull (which represents the Spanish) who is urged on by the pecks of the
bird. The young men then participate in a bullfight.
This is a cultural tradition that was celebrated since colonial times
in many places in the central mountains of Peru. Although in the course
of the 20th century it has declined, disappearing in many places, it still
has an important role. It is also known as the "Fiesta de Sangre"
(Festival of Blood), and is largely a ritual of the traditional Indian
communities or ayllus.
ITINERARY
Day One 27th July
11pm Departure from Cusco in bus. The trip will be 8 hours approximately.
Day
Two 28th July 2006
7am Approximate arrival in Cotabambas
8am Breakfast in a restaurant
9am We begin to watch the fiesta
We stay the night in a basic hostel.
Day
Three 29th July 2006
Breakfast
We spend the day in the village.
3pm Return to Cusco by bus
10pm Approximate arrival in Cusco.
(the exact program is subject to change, due to weather and other unexpected circumstances.)
INCLUDES
Round
trip transport
English/Quechua/Spanish speaking guide
1 night accommodation in basic hostel
Two breakfasts
NOT
INCLUDED:
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Extra snacks or water
WHAT
TO BRING
Day pack with sufficient clothes for overnight
Warm jacket , beanie, and gloves
Hat & sunblock
Photo camera
Film for camera
Poncho or rain jacket
Cash
Yawar Fiesta PRICE: $155 per person (min. 2 passengers)
We offer affordably priced tours for 2 people so that you can depart on most days. If you are travelling alone, you can still depart on this tour, any day. (Price: $450)
If you have a group of five or more people, please contact us for a special rate.
For our payment conditions and booking please refer to our page Payment & booking
The following photos are from the highly recommended and coloruful Virgen del Carmen Paucartambo celebrations held on 16th July each year.
If you are in Cusco at this time, don't miss it!
Photo from: http://www.peru.info/perueng.asp
Local women gather for the celebrations of Senor of Colloritty,
held in June each year.
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