Peru has quite a few important dates that we recently just passed. The Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year on June 22 which coincides with the Winter Solstice. There is also Peru Independence Day which falls every year on July 28. Finally, August first is Pachamama Day where we celebrate Mother Earth. These are some of the biggest celebrations of the year. However, this year was a bit of a downer due to Covid-19. Therefore we give an update on the situation in Peru and what we are planning going forward.

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• [00:49] Before we jump into today's episode please rate, review, and subscribe to the Peru Travel Podcast!
• [00:55] Kevin has moved out of the studio and now it's just Dave and his dogs.
• [01:41] Today is Pachamama Day and what that means and how to celebrate Mother Earth.
• [03:08] October 1 is important for those looking to get Inca Trail permits.
• [04:02] Why we're deciding to do the Inca Trail in January during the rainy season.
• [05:26] What is this Inca Trail vlog we're planning?
• [05:37] What is June 22? The Inti Raymi celebration.
• [06:04] History of sacrifices during historical Inti Raymi.
• [06:46] The three locations of the Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco.
• [07:38] The Plaza de Armas has a procession as the second step of the celebration.
• [08:05] When did Inti Raymi get banned?
• [08:30] The two Peruvians who started the Inti Raymi celebration in 1944.
• [09:36] The Peruvian Independence Day or Fiestas Patrias is July 28.
• [10:07] How Peru came into existence during the 1500s from the Spanish.
• [12:20] The fight for independence against the Spanish.
• [14:15] How Peru celebrates Independence Day today.
• [17:25] February 1st the Inca trail closes for the month.
• [17:30] May 1 is Labor Day in Peru.
• [18:01] Covid-19 update from Peru.
• [20:31] The Machu Picchu ebook is coming which will help to support David and his family in Peru during Covid-19 and the reduction of travel.
• [22:01] Planned expansion to Bolivia.

Resources From the Episode:

• Inti Raymi Celebration
• Peru Independence Day

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