The New Year is one of the most anticipated festivities in the world, and it is no exception in Cusco. Many say this is the best time to set our wishes and plans for the coming year.
Machu Travel Peru wants you to have a great experience and start the year full of energy and new expectations. So what better place to enjoy the New Year than Cusco, the best place in the world to have a good time? Here are some tips for spending a great New Year’s Eve in the Inca City of Cusco.
A guide to enjoying the New Year in Cusco
New Year’s Eve
For the New Year in Cusco, you can expect numerous parties. Some of these are the craziest and wildest in Peru. All the discos, clubs, and bars organize special events according to the night.
From very early in the evening, quite a few people gathered in the Plaza with their friends and family. Many of them enjoyed a few beers and even enjoyed the fireworks. Once midnight is marked, the historic center of Cusco becomes a living party.
New Year in Plaza de Armas
If you plan to enjoy the New Year with people and friends while sharing great experiences and seeing something new, we recommend going to the “Plaza de Armas” or the Cusco main square. After enjoying Christmas in Cusco, the last night of December, we prepare for the expected New Year.
Here, people full of joy and happiness gather to celebrate the New Year and set off fireworks at midnight. Some people run around the main square and do it because it is said to bring good luck, especially with friends. The Plaza de Armas is transformed during the end-of-the-year festivities, taking on festive and traditional colors and with many people around it looking to enjoy.
Bars and Clubs
After having a great time in the Plaza de Armas, we advise you to go to the bars and nightclubs if you want fun and enjoy the New Year celebrations. The nightlife in Cusco is a wonder for tourists and locals, as is the Inkas team and Chango disco club. Other options are the restaurants in the center, where you can spend a quieter time with delicious food and drink.
Cusco is known as the center of the world and is a mystical place full of positive energy. Enjoying the different tours in Cusco is also a great option to start the new year. We suggest taking the city tour or visiting the Sacred Valley first. This will help you acclimate before trekking to Machu Picchu.
Walking in the city and visiting archaeological sites like Sacsayhuaman, Machu Picchu, and Pisaq will fill you with energy. This mystical strength will last for the whole new year in Cusco. You will feel renewed to start the New Year.
Traditions in New Year
Remember to bring something yellow. Most people wear yellow clothes for New Year’s Eve because it brings good luck. Others prefer to wear other things, like glasses, hats, and collars, which sometimes look incredibly funny. The decorations and yellow clothes can be found in many markets in Cusco.
Some other traditions related to food are “The 12 grapes”. Each of the grapes or passes represents a month in the year, and when you eat each one, you have to make a wish. If you are looking for reasons to visit Cusco City, food is one of them. The traditional main dish on January 1 is the “Lechón”, or pig, which symbolizes abundance and will last the rest of the year.
New Year’s Day
Many people may feel exhausted and hungover after an incredible party the next day. But this does not mean the day is lost; it is the first day of the New year in Cusco, and the festivals in Cusco continue.
Many people tend to be on the streets and enjoy the day with their families. Remember that very few choose to cook, so many people are ordering takeaway. A popular and traditional food is suckling pigs. This roast pork served with potatoes and other traditional dishes is the best way to shake off a hangover.
“THE MAGIC IN NEW BEGINNINGS IS TRULY THE MOST POWERFUL OF THEM ALL”
We hope that these tips will help you spend a great New Year’s Eve in the beautiful land of the Incas. Machu Travel Peru wishes you a happy New Year!! If you want to know more about our tours of the Imperial City, do not hesitate to consult with our qualified advisors.
Peru has so much to offer, it can be hard to know where to start. With many years of experience in the tourism sector, Machu Travel Peru is happy to help with anything regarding your trip to Machu Picchu and any tours around it. Make your Machu Picchu experience an unforgettable one!
