Chaccu Festival Vicuña Round-Up – Lucanas, Peru
Go inside the annual Chaccu Festival in Peru to see a traditional Incan round-up and shearing of hundreds of wild vicuña.
Photo Essay: Q’eswachaka Incan Rope Bridge Festival Dancers in Peru
Q'eswachaka Incan rope bridge festival dancers in Peru celebrate the rebuilding of one of the last traditional Incan rope bridges.
The Q’eswachaka Incan Rope Bridge Festival Day by Day – Quehue, Peru
Our day-by-day account of the Q'eswachaka Incan rope bridge festival in Peru takes you inside this important annual cultural event.
Photo Essay: Independence Day Festival in Saraguro, Ecuador
The traditional clothing, culture, and pride of residents are on full display during the Independence Day festival in Saraguro, Ecuador.
Photo Essay: La Diablada Devil Dance Festival in Píllaro, Ecuador
Experience the annual La Diablada Devil Dance Festival in Píllaro, Ecuador where thousands welcome the New Year in elaborate costumes.
Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes at Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia
Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia is a spectacle that requires plenty of behind-the-scenes help from costume makers, makeup artists and more.
The Cacophony, Color, and Culture of Carnival – Oruro, Bolivia
Sights and sounds of Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia including the Bolivian dances, elaborate costumes, and partying that made Carnaval de Oruro famous.
Chasing Zorro – Ibarra, Ecuador
Every year, hundreds of riders saddle up for the Caceria del Zorro in Ibarra, Ecuador. Join us on the dusty sidelines to see what this quirky horse race is all about.
