The people of the Andes are as diverse and colourful as the landscapes around them. Many trace their roots back centuries to before the Spanish conquest of the Incas in 1532 and still cling to their native languages and traditional way of life. A mixture of these indigenous traditions and the Spanish imposed Catholic religion also makes for many spectacular and varied festivals!

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