Qosqo Tales

Our local guides are Andean natives with a passion for bringing their Qechua culture to life. These stories and legends help connect travelers with the roots of the Andes before they ever set foot in Peru.

Children of the Sun

A foundational Andean legend about Manco Capac and Mama Occllo, passed down through Vidal Jaquehua’s family.

The Story of the Origin of the People of the Andes

An origin story that explains duality, the cosmos, and the living relationship between people, mountains, sky, and earth.

Valicha: A Tale of My Mother's Famed Chicha Brewery in the Andes Mountains

A personal family story about entrepreneurship, tradition, and Mama Trini’s legendary chicha in Qosqo.

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