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Alpaca vs Cashmere: Which is better for your winter wardrobe?

Alpaca and cashmere are two popular materials used in the winter wardrobe. While both materials offer unique benefits such as softness, warmth, and...

Guñoc, a place to rest the soul

A hidden wonder of Peru, 8 hours from Lima, an incredible trip that is only the beginning of one of the greatest tests for any high mountain advent...

A path through the clouds

“After looking for various options for trekking to Machupicchu, I decided to do the trek from the Nevado de Salkantay to Machupicchu is one of the ...

"What you do counts":International Day Against Climate Change.

Every time we turn off a light that we don't use, every time we unplug an appliance that we don't need, every time we decide to recycle a plastic b...

Peru received the Safe Travel's Seal: a reliable tourist destination in the face of Covid-19

The biosafety protocols issued by the Peruvian Executive, and that involve the tourism sector, have been evaluated by WTTC professionals and have t...

We are free, let us always be: Independence of Peru

What was the demographic situation like in Peru when the Spanish arrived? Peru was densely populated, with 5% white and a predominance of indigenou...

The discovery: Inside the citadel of Machu Picchu

There is no doubt about the religious and sacred function of the citadel of Machu Picchu, based mainly on its location.

Nature and Harmony: Alpaca Fiber

Since the time of the Incas, alpaca fiber is probably the most emblematic product of Peru. The nobility of this fiber is manifested in the quality,...

Our South American alpaquitas as protagonists of the Covid 19

¡Haylli Qosqo! ¡Happy day Cusco!

On the esplanade of Sacsayhuamán, the Inca festival of Inti Raymi is celebrated every June 24, a religious ceremony that the men of the empire dedi...

5 curiosities about the Alpaca

The Etno Alpaca blog will nourish you with diverse knowledge, related to our passion for alpaca fiber, our beloved Peru and our taste for fashion.