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Culture

Along its history, Peru has received the influence of other cultures which made it richer and more diverse. From its origins, art was dedicated to all objects made by hand, like textiles, ceramic and metalwork. Then, cultures like Chavín, Wari or the Incas introduced the stonework and the military-urban planning. With the arrival of Spanish conquerors, urban design refined and included big mansions and religious buildings. With the use of high towers, curved and decorated ceilings, balconies and baroque porch and arcades becoming common place. The creation of the Escuela Cusqueña and others in Arequipa, Lima and Quito was the claim of the locals to be independent from the Spanish art style. Here was also born the mestizo style, of which the results can be seen in colonial paintings. Art was also strongly influenced by the catholic religion which mixed later with local traditions.

Peruvian music is in fact ethnic, with folklórica and huayno music representing the Andes and the criolla music the coastal areas. Crilloa music received its important contribution from Afro music that came with black slaves from Africa. This combination of local and black African music brought with it percussion and lively dances very similar to those seen in Africa. Folk dances are numerous and each town has its own typical dance. Puno is the richest and known as the "Folkloric Capital of America", with more than 200 dances with colorful and expensive clothing.

Peruvian handicrafts are of good value. Although each town has markets and shops selling souvenirs, Lima is a good place where you find high quality and variety of objects, with no substantial difference in the price. The Indian markets are a good choice for shopping. You can find weavings, paintings, jewellery, ceramics, woodcraft, silver jewelry, alpaca sweaters and all kind of other clothing and crafts. Bargaining is possible in the markets and fairs. independence day.


Round Trips	Regional Trips	Adventure Trips	Luxury Tours

Discover the Empire of the Incas 5 D / 4 N - from $639 Best of the Andes and exotic jungle 10 D / 9 N - from $1189 Best of the Andes and exotic jungle II 9 D / 8 N - from $1159 Best of the Andes 10 D / 9 N - from $1029 Peru Overview 15 D / 14 N - from $1689	Lima, City of Kings 5 D / 4 N - from $199 The Enigma of the Nazca Lines and the Beauty of the Paracas National Reserve 2 D / 1 N - from $239 Discover the Empire of the Incas 4 D / 3 N - from $479 Life at Lake Titicaca 3 D / 2 N - from $209 The great Colca Canyon and the big condor 4 D / 3 N - from $279 Exotic Southern Jungle 3 D / 2 N - from $329 Upper Amazonas 4 D / 3 N - from $329 The Lord of Sipan & Chan Chan 2 D / 1 N - from $419	Rafting at the Urubamba 5 D / 4 N - from $2589 Follow the Inca path 7 D / 6 N - from $1009 Classic Inca Trail 4 D / 3 N - from $2589 Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 D / 4 N - from $2589	"Our luxury trips offer the best Peru has to offer. These packages are aimed at the more discerning client who wishes to have the more personal or private touch to their holiday. More info"

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