Moonstruck: A Peruvian Myth of Celestial Love & Retribution
Why is the Moon a vigilant guardian against deceit? The following tale of lunar vengeance comes from the rich folkloric traditions of northern Peru, collected…
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A Haunting Tale for Halloween from Peru’s Colonial Past
In colonial Peru, a nosy widow witnessed a ghostly procession of skeletal figures carrying burning bones – and received a terrifying warning. Happy Halloween!
The Spectacular Return of Spectacled Bears at Machu Picchu
In the heart of Peru's ancient wonder, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a rare and heartwarming scene unfolded this week as park rangers sighted a family…
“You Complete Me” An Andean conception of male-female duality in relationships
Remember in the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire, when the sports agent searching for deeper meaning from work and life has his epiphany and races back to his estranged newlywed bride?
Treat yourself to Cusco’s Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
If you are exploring Cusco and the cobble-stoned back streets of the historic San Blas district, consider taking an hour or two, or three, to…