Peruvian culture is a beautiful mixture of Hispanic and native traditions. The Quechua and the Aymara are the two main native cultures of Peru. These Inca descendants have successfully developed and preserved their proud cultures despite the globalization. The old Inca seat of Cuzco is perceived as the cultural capital of the country of many people.

Peruvian typical dress is beautiful. There are different styles in different regions of the country. For example, many indigenous communities in the Andes highlands wear colorful ponchos and chullos (knitted caps). In the coastal region, women are often seen wearing colorful embroidered blouses and skirts. Peru’s traditional clothing reflects the country’s rich culture and history. Have a look at some of my Peruvian people & culture pictures.

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Police patrolling in connection with a political demonstration in Lima Peru
Young woman standing at a Cambista (street money changer) in Lima Peru
School girls visiting the Pre-columbian Larco Museum in Lima Peru
A proud little princess celebrated by her family at a private arrangement in a Pisco wineyard at ICA Peru
Representative of a Pisco wineyard at ICA Peru
Local people of Nazca Peru
Young woman standing at an olive sales place in Yauca Peru
Two Peruvian women offering a photoshoot in Arequipa Peru
Indigenous Peruvian woman captured in Yanque at the Colca Canyon Peru
Son of a Peruvian family living in a small house next to Sillustani Peru
Indigenous Peruvian woman processing wool into yarn in her small house next to Sillustani Peru
Indigenous young Peruvian woman living among the Uru people on floating islands in Lake Titicaca near Puno Peru
Young girl living among the Uru people on floating islands in Lake Titicaca near Puno Peru
Young boy living among the Uru people on floating islands in Lake Titicaca near Puno Peru
Indigenous Peruvian woman living among the Uru people on floating islands in Lake Titicaca near Puno Peru
Two authority persons welcoming tourists to the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca near Puno Peru
Indigenous Peruvian people on the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru, 1 of 2
Indigenous Peruvian old man on the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru, 1 of 2
Indigenous knitting man on the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru
Indigenous Peruvian people on the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru, 2 of 2
Indigenous Peruvian young boy on the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru
Indigenous Peruvian old man on the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru, 2 of 2
Indigenous Peruvian middle aged woman on the Island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca Peru

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