Cusco is undoubtedly one of the most extroverted cities in Peru. One that does not rest neither during the day, nor certainty by any means during the night. From the moment that the sun begin to set, the sounds of music stemming from pubs, bars, and discos herald the birth of a cusquenian night.

If you are presently in Cusco, you will surely have listened by now to the well known sounds of the quena flutes and zampoña pan pipes.

They strike the opening chords in the diverse centers of nocturnal entertainment. From there the party carries on, unhindered, unfettered, quite happy-go-lucky and foot loose- and-fancy free, to the liberating beat and rhythms of rock, reggae, hip hop, salsa and many other musical fusions that tourists share with the Dj’s in setting the most favorable atmosphere for spending and unforgettable night.

Many places in Cusco enjoy an exceptionally international atmosphere that even tends to invite and encourage visitors to extend their stay for some days more.

Do make good use and take the fullest advantage of all the many “happy hours” throughout the town between 7 pm. To 9 pm.

The great diversity of human cultures and natural regions in Pru, has over the passage of time, contributed to bring an equivalently great variety of local and territorial customs and lifestyle. The vicissitudes of every day life and death, the passions, aspirations, deceptions and disappointments, acquire form, color, and sound through the mediums of clay, metal, cloth, wood, wind and string.

The popular arts of Peru posses a wealth of expression that is not irremediably bound, linked or concentrated on a given region or specific historical event such as the Incas or pre hispanic and/or colonial conquest, development and settlement. There are pleces like the forests and jungles, where the amazon ethnic groups maintain an extraordinary tradition of autocht honous and independently conceived style and expression of hand crafted art.

The variety and diversity offered is multiple, however in Cusco is able to find a concentrated as well diversified stock of handicraft and folk art examples of provenance from almost all parts of city.

A word of caution: as a rule, do not place trust upon persons in the surrounding of the indian markets purport to offer “original” or archaeological pieces or samples of peruvian cultural art. These art generally bad and overvalued imitations that will quickly deteriorate. More importantly, were these to actually prove authentic, the unsuspecting buyer would become accessory to a serious illegal act, for the buying and selling as well transporting of archaeological artifacts is fo rbidden and harshly punished in Peru.

The fine yarns spun from the shorn fibers of the Alpaca have been utilized by the inhabitants of Peru since time immemorial in the creation and production of exquisitely woven garments which constituted the clothing and attire worn by dignitaries and individuals of the highest rank among our ancient cultures and societies. In present times, Alpaca is regarded as one of the “fine fibers” a select group of fleeces and woolies that includes kashmir, angora, vicuña and few others and it has succeeded in weaving its way into privileged position among the most demanding and exclusive textile and fabric markets of the world.

Alpaca fleece fiber garments retain ans mantein a steady level of insulation and body warmth due to their organic nature. Another essencial factor which gives the Alpaca fiber garment a high degree of resistance against staining and soiling, as well impermeability and water resistance is the fine layer of natural lanolin that lies evenly distributed over the entire surface of each individual fiber. Yet another benefit of this feature is that the fabric is aqually and likewise impermeable to external odors such as perfumes and tobacco as well as internally impregnable to body odors and scents.

Prices and const of Alpaca fleece fiber fabrics fluctuate in accordance to the desing and quality of the product in question. Finer varieties such as “baby Alpaca” fleece sheared from younger animals and possessing a very delicate texture are more costly but also far more pleasing to the senses.