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41 things to do in Peru
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Scissors Dance or La Danza de las Tijeras
Head to the ground, one foot up, arms criss-crossed and blades right in front of your face—this is the ancient Dance with Scissors
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Wititi Dance
Witi Witi means "making love," so how do you imagine this dance looks like? Colca Valley would be the right place to check it out
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Ice Climbing in Peru
Snowy peaks look cold and unappealing to some, but in fact they own a very unique and magical beauty
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Qoyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival
Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord
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Cusco Carnival
For those who like crowded and chaotic places with music, dance, and other interesting activities, the right time to visit Peru is during the Carnival
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Rafting the Urubamba River
This adventure is quite extreme, but its beauty is well worth it
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Avocado
Try not to miss the season of avocado in Peru, and try some signature dishes too!
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Surfing
Find your wave and have a perfect ride near the coast of Peru
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Guinea Pig Festival
Do you love guinea pigs or 'cuy' in the same way as Peruvians do?
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Birdwatching
About one fifth of all bird species on Earth can be found in Peru
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Marine Fauna of the Ballestas Islands
Sea lions, penguins, and pelicans are good neighbours on the Ballestas Islands
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Salt Harvest at Salinas de Maras
See thousands of salt terraces placed high in the mountains in the Sacred Valley of Incas
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Titicaca and other Mountain Lakes
Among high hills and ice glaciers, these lakes hide their stunning beauty
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Warachikuy
Inspiring event when young sons of the Incas show their strength and overcome different trials by fire
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Inti Raymi Festival
This ancient religious ritual survived till today and represents the most famous festival in Cusco
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Peruvian Paso Horse Competitions
These horses are declared part of the cultural heritage of the nation
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Pink Dolphin Breeding Season
Believe it or not, but these dolphins do exist. Their skin is pale pink, and males are more pink than females
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Flying over the Nazca Lines during the Dry Months
Be prepared to meet two thousand year old art
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Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
This is one of the biggest carnivals in Peru, which combines both Christian and prehispanic rituals
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Fiesta De Las Cruces
This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill
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Bullfighting Season in Lima
This show isn't for the faint-hearted, but for some, this tradition is a work of art
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Virgen del Carmen
Towns of Paucartambo and Pisac near Cusco are home to a festival dedicated to Virgen del Carmen, a ceremony well worth attending
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Yawar Fiesta or Festival of Blood
Though cruel and bloody, this event symbolizes the fight for freedom in Peru
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Paucartambo Festival
Learn about Peruvian history, pay respect to the dead, honor the Virgin, and try not to lose your head in the craziness of this event
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Takanakuy—the Fighting Festival
Any plans for Christmas? What about taking part in a traditional fight in Peru?
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Cielo de Brujas or Sky of Witches
Peruvian sunsets are worth a moment to stop doing everything and just enjoy it
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Titan Beetle
One of the largest beetles on Earth inhabits Peruvian rainforests
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Hot Springs
Take some time in your exploration to relax in healing hot springs between the green hills of the Andes
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Q’eswachaka Bridge Weaving
This Inca bridge is a connection between the past and the present, and its renovation is a real tradition for locals
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Cajamarca Carnival (Carnaval de Cajamarca)
One of the best carnival celebrations in South America
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Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Discover unique Easter traditions of Cusco, Ayacucho, and Arequipa
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Lima–Huancayo Train
The highest railaway in the Americas is an amazing Andean adventure