Winter Solstice
Myths and mysteries of ancient civilizations
The Mamacha Asunta Festival
The colors of Andean syncretism
Despite the imposition of the Catholic religion, Andean cultures have managed to preserve their original cults hidden behind the image of a saint or a virgin around whom colorful dances represent the history of the colonized peoples. From Cusco, the mythical city with multiple hidden symbols, through the folk dances of Coya (national cultural heritage), a community of traditional weavers, llama breeders at the top of the sacred mountains: a journey to understand and take a precise look at Andean syncretism.
12 day trip
from August 11 to 26, 2024
Groupe de 4 a 8 participants
Trek level
from easy to demanding
Comfort
3500 €
Tout compris
(vols non inclut)
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The spirit of this journey
This journey will take you to the heart of Andean syncretism, where the original beliefs and those imposed by the Spanish conquest overlapped. A fireworks display of colors, costumes and movements will permeate your objectives. This theme will lead us to meet the weavers who make the typical clothes of the Andean communities, the alpaca breeders, the sacred mountains and even the origins of ancestral beliefs.
The strong points
- Discover the expression of Andean syncretism.
- Visit a small weaving village on the heights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Discover trails and archaeological sites little frequented by tourism.
- An authentic experience in contact with the locals.
