The Andean ritual of love

The Andean ritual of love

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Sacred Union with the Blessing of Pachamama in Chinchero

In the Andes, love is a sacred bond that unites two people, their spirits, their families, and the surrounding nature. During the emotional ancestral ceremony known as Kasarakuy, the bride and groom celebrate their union by receiving the blessings of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and Mamacocha (the sacred lagoon) in a ritual full of symbolism, spirituality, and tradition.

Held on the shores of the beautiful Piuray lagoon in Chinchero, the ceremony connects human love with the energy of the cosmos, the Apus (mountain spirits), and the earth's fertility. An Andean priest (Paq'o) guides the ceremony, which honors the balance between the masculine and feminine. Offerings to the earth include traditional music, flowers, and coca leaves.

Overview

	Category	Cultural immersion
	Duration	Full day
	Requirements	No experience required
	Type of service	In-person – Small or private groups

Included & Excluded

You will find detailed information about the services included in our tours and hikes below. Please read the list of inclusions and exclusions carefully.

Transfer Cusco – Piuray – Cusco
Spiritual guide (Andean priest)
Translator guide
Complete Kasarakuy ceremony
Ritual offerings and materials
Traditional music
Typical Andean clothing for the ceremony
Lunch
Taxes
Commissions: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINNERS, and PAYPAL

Additional expenses
Beverages (cocas, beers, etc)
Alimentation not mentioned
FLIGHTS TICKETS

Itinerary

The service

Pick up from Cusco (morning)
Transfer to the community of Chinchero and Piuray Lake. Approximately 1-hour drive with beautiful views of the Sacred Valley.
Welcome ceremony
Reception by Andean elders and community members with traditional music, flowers, and a brief spiritual introduction about the meaning of Andean marriage and the role of Pachamama.
Spiritual preparation of the bride and groom
Symbolic purification with water and smoke from Andean herbs. The bride and groom are dressed in traditional costumes and present offerings representing their wishes, gratitude, and intentions.
Kasarakuy ceremony
The Paq'o (priest) leads the traditional ceremony, invoking the Apus and Mamacocha. An "Despacho" (offering) is made to the earth with coca leaves, flowers, corn, and sweets, sealing the commitment with nature as a witness.
Music, dances, and traditional toast
Celebration with traditional dances and flute and drum music. Toast with chicha or Andean herbal tea to symbolize abundance and fertility.
Community lunch
Tasting of a typical Andean lunch prepared by the families of the community, with local and organic products.
Free time for photographs and connection with nature
Space for photos next to the lagoon, surrounded by a mystical landscape, sacred mountains, and the living energy of the water and earth.
Return to Cusco (afternoon)