Discover the history of pisco and experience Inti Raymi in Cusco: two memorable experiences in Peru.
Seeking to create new experiences to meet the expectations of its passengers, the PeruRail Vistadome Obervatory train will offer "PeruRail Meets Pisco: A Taste of History" until July 21.
Travelers will enjoy the route to Machu Picchu vividly thanks to the panoramic views on board. Photo: iStock
This new concept, created by the company, is available to visitors at four times a day. This immersive sensory activation pays homage to pisco as a symbol of Peruvian identity.
The trip aboard the Vistadome Observatory service will allow passengers to witness the transformation of the train into a space focused on the flagship spirit that represents not only the five pisco-producing regions, but the entire country.
Through this experience, visitors will learn about its history, designation of origin, and versatility in cocktails. As part of the itinerary, travelers will enjoy a sympathetic atmosphere, tastings, dancing, a live music show , and a Pisco kit, among other surprises that enhance the experience.
This experience combines the Andean landscapes with the beauty of the PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train, allowing travelers to experience the route to Machu Picchu vividly thanks to onboard panoramic views and a visual intervention in all carriages to awaken all of the passengers' senses.
The celebration of Inti Raymi Every June 24th, Cusco, the ancient capital of Tahuantinsuyo, becomes the stage for one of Latin America's most traditional celebrations: Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun. This ancient commemoration is a tourist experience that connects history, culture, and emotion.
This celebration takes place on June 24. Photo: Courtesy of Promperú.
On this date, the streets of Cusco are filled with color, music, traditional dances, and rituals that recreate the ceremony established by the Inca Pachacútec centuries ago.
The Inti Raymi celebration commemorates the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere and is a cultural expression that honors the Sun God (Inti in Quechua), whom the Incas worshipped, and also marks the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.
More than 800 actors will participate in this festival, wearing colorful costumes to bring the splendor of the Inca Empire to life in a performance that takes visitors on a journey into the past filled with mysticism and symbolism.
The performance takes place in three locations in Cusco. The starting point is the temple of Qorikancha, where an offering is made to the Sun God through dance and song. The procession then heads to Cusco's Plaza de Armas to witness the Coca ritual and the Meeting of the Ages between the Inca and the city's mayor.
Inti Raymi commemorates the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. Photo: Courtesy of Promperú.
The tour ends at the Saqsaywaman Archaeological Park, where the central ceremony takes place , which includes dances and performances of various rites in which offerings are made to the Sun God to ask for abundance for the new agricultural year.
This event, declared a National Cultural Heritage Site, is an opportunity to discover the many attractions of this Peruvian region.
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