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If you have a free day in Cusco and would like to spend some of it enjoying the scenic beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a biking trip is a great way to do it. If you opt to follow the route to Maras – Moray route, you’ll get even more out of the deal by throwing in some Incan sites and downhill thrills!
Last year, the Inca Trail was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the first time that six countries (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina and Chile) united to apply to one candidacy, but the complex 30,000km road network known as the Great Inka Trail has connected these six countries since Inca times.
During the last two weeks of June, there will be ten parades, three open-air concerts with light shows and the occasional fireworks, some food fairs, the legendary Inti Raymi Sun Festival, and much ringing of bells, raising of flags, and firing of guns. Here’s the official program for Inti Raymi and the second two weeks of Cusco’s anniversary month celebrations (the anniversary program for the first two weeks can be found here). The most elaborate events are in red so you know what to prioritize, but do as much as you can and don’t miss the fun!
We’ve finally got the official schedule for Cusco’s Corpus Christi Festival and the first two weeks of Cusco’s anniversary month! It all starts with the official launch on Sunday, May 31st and is chock full of processions and parades. If you’re confused about some of the events planned, take a look back at our recent post Racing Saints and Guinea Pigs to learn about how Corpus Christi is celebrated in Cusco. Without further ado:
The town of Paucartambo, famed for its Virgin del Carmen Festival, is located just 68 miles southeast of Cusco and is easily accessed by car (3hrs) or bus (4-5hrs). One can travel the newly paved road from Cusco to Paucartambo by early morning bus. At points, it narrows to a single line bordered by a steep drop into the valley. For many, Paucartambo is a mere stopping point en route to Tres Cruces lookout at Acjanaco Pass and the Peruvian Amazon vía Manu Biosphere Reserve, one of the most biodiverse areas in the world.