{"id":146,"date":"2013-08-16T00:05:18","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T00:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2021-09-30T18:17:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T18:17:27","slug":"what-to-bring-home-from-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/what-to-bring-home-from-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"What to bring home from Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"146\" class=\"elementor elementor-146\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6133dfe6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6133dfe6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d65b619\" data-id=\"4d65b619\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05a2724 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05a2724\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote><h1><span style=\"color: #84070a;\"><strong>A \u202asouvenir\u202c can have many functions like decorate our homes but they also facilitate storytelling of a place visited years ago, they hold evidence of those special moments. <\/strong><\/span><\/h1><h1><strong>Let&#8217;s learn what to bring home from Peru on this post.<\/strong><\/h1><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2999a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f2999a1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-425422b\" data-id=\"425422b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171d7ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"171d7ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peru Trip Advisors<\/a> is pleased to suggest you some souvenirs ideas you can take home from \u202aPeru\u202c for you or for your friends and family.<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf9b39b\" data-id=\"bf9b39b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4e5149 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4e5149\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">If you haven&#8217;t planned your trip to Peru yet or if you are on the planning process, please visit our website to find some suggested itineraries and good travel deals to Peru!:<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.peru-tripadvisors.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1675bff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1675bff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">And for planning a trip to South America, please check out sister brand: <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.routesofsouthamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">www.routesofsouthamerica.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d3978e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44d3978e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>1.-PERUVIAN RETABLOS<br \/><\/b><br \/>Retablos are a sophisticated Andean folk art in the form of portable boxes which depict religious, historical, or everyday events that are important to the Indigenous people of the highlands of Peru.<br \/>They are available in different sizes and themes as well as quality and prices.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_242\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-242\" class=\"wp-image-242\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/8.jpg\" alt=\"What to bring home from Peru\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/8.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/8-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/8-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/8-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What to bring home from Peru<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.-THE COLORFUL EMBROIDERY FROM AYACUCHO<\/b><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can find several articles made with this technique for home and even to wear: cushions, table cloths, purses, hairbands, belts, etc. The price for these items is usually high because they are all handmade unique designs but you or your home will definitely stand out!<br \/>They are available in all handicraft markets in \u202a\u200eLima\u202c and \u202aCusco\u202c. \u2014 en Boutique del Hotel Sol y Luna, Urubamba, Cusco.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_239\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239\" class=\"wp-image-239\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5.jpg\" alt=\"EMBROIDERY FROM AYACUCHO\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EMBROIDERY FROM AYACUCHO<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>3.-COLONIAL STYLE PAINTINGS AND DISHWARE<\/b>, also available in \u202aCusco\u202c and \u202a\u200eLima\u202c.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_236\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-236\" class=\"wp-image-236\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Colonial style dishware\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colonial style dishware<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>4.-THE HANDICRAFT MARKET IN \u202a\u200eMACHUPICCHU\u202c TOWN<\/b>. Similar markets can be found all around Cusco with a wide offer of articles. \u2014 en Machu Picchu.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_248\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-248\" class=\"wp-image-248\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/14.jpg\" alt=\"Markets in Cusco\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/14.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/14-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/14-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/14-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Markets in Cusco<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>5.-MENDIVIL CRAFTS\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>In \u202aCusco\u202c, it\u2019s possible to visit the Hilario Mendivil Museum. This gallery houses a magnificent collection of original works from Cusque\u00f1an craftsman Hilario Mendivil (20th century), a descendent of an old family of craftsman in San Blas who revolutionized popular imagery. He created an original style with the long-neck motif.<br \/>His descendants owns nearby workshops where you can buy this kind of ceramic, mostly with religious themes and in all sizes and prices. \u2014 en Barrio de San Blas &#8211; Cusco.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_247\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-247\" class=\"wp-image-247\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/13.jpg\" alt=\"Mendivil Crafts\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/13.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/13-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/13-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/13-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mendivil Crafts<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>6.-CUTE \u202a\u200ePERUVIAN\u202c \u202aDOLLS\u202c<\/b><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Usually wearing the typical vestment of the region you are visiting.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_235\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-235\" class=\"wp-image-235\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian Dolls\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/1.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/1-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/1-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/1-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peruvian Dolls<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>7.-A PERUVIAN \u202a\u200eNATIVITY\u202c<\/b><\/p><p>You can find them in different styles and sizes, including some tiny ones like the picture above.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_245\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245\" class=\"wp-image-245\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/11.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian Nativity\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/11.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/11-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/11-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/11-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peruvian Nativity<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>8.-HANDMADE PERUVIAN \u202a\u200eJEWELRY\u202c <\/b>made of silver or gold in a wide variety of beautiful styles and colors and at the most competitive prices. Some pieces reflect the cultural richness, habits and ways of life of the ancient cultures that inhabited our country.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_246\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246\" class=\"wp-image-246\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/12.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian Jewerly\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/12.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/12-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/12-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/12-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peruvian Jewerly<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>9.-ANDEAN TEXTILES<\/b><\/p><p>There is a fascinating variety of styles, techniques and traditions that have developed over the long history of Andean civilization.<br \/>And the results are stunning; bright reds, purples and rich browns, lined with blues and oranges, all dyed from natural plants native to the region, combined in patterns of lines and symbols that reflect ideas and designs thought up long ago.<br \/>These textiles serve as blankets; others are sold as rug or to decorate the walls. \u2014 en Pisac Market Peru.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>10.-SHIPIBO EMBROIDERY AND CERAMIC<\/b><\/p><p>Typically from the \u202a\u200eAmazon\u202c area with amazing designs of geometric patterns. They are also available in Lima. \u2014 en Iquitos &#8211; Peru.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_241\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-241\" class=\"wp-image-241\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Crafts from the Amazon\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/7.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/7-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/7-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/7-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crafts from the Amazon<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>11.-PONCHOS, SCARFS, GLOVES, WOOL SWEATERS, HATS, PASHMINAS, DRESSES, COATS,<\/b> etc. made of the best quality of alpaca, baby alpaca and vicu\u00f1a wool. They can be found in boutiques located in Lima, Arequipa and Cusco. \u2014 en Kuna Alpaca Store.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_244\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-244\" class=\"wp-image-244\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/10.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian textiles\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/10.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/10-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/10-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/10-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peruvian textiles<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>12.-ALL KIND OF \u202aPOTTERY<\/b>\u202c to be used at home or as ornaments like these Andean Angels that can decorate the Christmas tree!<\/p><div id=\"attachment_243\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-243\" class=\"wp-image-243\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian Pottery\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/9.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/9-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/9-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/9-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peruvian Pottery<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>13.-CHULLOS,<\/b> an Andean style of hat with earflaps. The ones for sell in handicraft markets are usually made of alpaca or sheep&#8217;s wool.<br \/>\u202a\u200eChullos\u202c have been used in the Andean Mountain region since pre-Hispanic times and wearing different types and colors has a significance among the Andean natives. \u2014 en Raqchi Sicuani Cuzco.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_238\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-238\" class=\"wp-image-238\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Chullos\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/4.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/4-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/4-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/4-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chullos<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>14.-POTTERY FROM \u202a\u200eCHULUCANAS\u202c,<\/b> traditionally from the north of Peru (\u202a\u200ePiura\u202c) but it\u2019s possible to find in handicraft stores in Lima. It stands out because of its originality, exclusiveness (limited production) and beauty. Their use is more decorative than practical. The motifs represent the area customs like local people performing traditional activities, dancing, etc. \u2014 en Chulucanas, Piura.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_237\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-237\" class=\"wp-image-237\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Pottery from Chulucanas\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/3.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/3-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/3-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/3-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pottery from Chulucanas<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>15.-PUCARA BULLS<\/b><\/p><p>Traditionally, these bulls are placed on rooftops as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Cusco and Puno.<br \/>You can bring them home as a token of good luck for yourself or to give them away. They are available in small sizes as well as in the regular ones to be places on roofs, although it may be difficult to carry them as they are made of clay.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_250\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-250\" class=\"wp-image-250\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/16.jpg\" alt=\"Pukara Bulls\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/16.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/16-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/16-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/16-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pukara Bulls<\/p><\/div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>16.-PERUVIAN \u202aCHESS\u202c: INCAS\u202c VS. SPANISH CONQUERORS\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>On this picture, the Inca is face to face to the Spanish king. While the Spanish set has the regular horse, the Inca one features a llama! It\u2019s funny and works as a nice ornament for home or an office. They are all hand painted and are available in different qualities and sizes.<\/p><div id=\"attachment_249\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-249\" class=\"wp-image-249\" src=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/15.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian Chess\" width=\"900\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/15.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/15-300x181.jpg 300w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/15-768x463.jpg 768w, http:\/\/peru-tripadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/15-624x376.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peruvian Chess<\/p><\/div><hr \/><h3>Peru Trip Advisors<br \/><a href=\"mailto:Info@peru-tripadvisors.com\">Info@peru-tripadvisors.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.peru-tripadvisors.com\">www.peru-tripadvisors.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.routesofsouthamerica.com\">www.routesofsouthamerica.com<\/a> <br \/>Toll Free Usa &amp; Canada 1-888-228-2221<\/h3><h3><strong>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/perutripadvisors_\/\">INSTAGRAM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Perutripadvisors\/\">Facebook!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A \u202asouvenir\u202c can have many functions like decorate our homes but they also facilitate storytelling of a place visited years ago, they hold evidence of those special moments. 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