Espinar is a Peruvian province, also called K'ana Nation, one of the thirteen that comprise the Department of Cuzco, located in the Cusco region. Its northern border province of Canas, east to the Puno region, south to Arequipa Region and the west by the province of Chumbivilcas.
Geography
The province has an area of 5311.09 km ˛ 5. Geographically located in a frigid, their average tempertaturas range between 8.6 ° C. and 7.2 ° C., the most favorable season for tourism visit is from April to October.
The province is characterized by Espinar power in terms of livestock production of sheep and cattle sales markets remain Cusco and Arequipa, because of its famous livestock fairs.
Districts
The province of Espinar, politically is divided into eight districts:
-Yauri
-Condoroma
-Coporaque
-Ocoruro
-Pallpata
-Pichigua
-Suykutambo
-High Pichigua
Population
The province has a population of 66 908 inhabitants.
Capital
The capital of the province is the city espinar Yauri (spine)
Attractions
Temple of Yauri
Built approx. ? year of 1900 of stone with mud mortar, tin roof is gabled, contrasting the simplicity of its exterior
exhibit inner beauty and wealth, so that the high altar is finely carved in silver, his columns have Corinthian capitals, cornices in some drawings are preserved in high relief, nine small shrines complement the ship, in total 12 paintings can be seen, the retains a large proportion body and old bills, the bell tower is in an exempt the side of the temple.
Archeological Complex K'anamarca
A 236 km of Cusco and to 3.942 meters.
Description .- Archaeological Ensemble of the pre-Inca era, which dates back approximately 1,500 years AD, rudimentary style, the monument covers an area of ??approximately one hectare, the material used is the rough stone, the conservation status is regular, geographically it is situated on a plateau with little vegetation dominate the "ichhu." K'anamarka folk festival.
Scenario is the archaeological remains of the same name, takes place in June, dances dances Tupay, Soncconacuy, Rodeo Pichiguano, k'aminakuy, which are characterized by their colorful clothing, seasoned movements, accompanying music of pinkuyllos.
Extreme Sports Festival
Paragliding
Hawthorn has outstanding high-rise to plan for paragliders, Suykutambo is one of the places where the sport is practiced in front of the attractive Llaqta Mauka (Old Town) which hosted the 2007 festival Ecodeportivo III.
Traditional Festivities
Religious Manifestations:
- Reyes, January 06 - Santa Cruz, May 03
Local Festivals:
- Dance Tupay, carnival season - Soncconacuy, planting and harvesting, - Rodeo pichiguano,
The dances mentioned are characterized by their colorful clothing, warlike movements, music of the occasion itself, concerning the musical accompaniment is characterized by the use of pinkuyllo, mandola, mandolin and singing is usually humorous and satire called 'k' aminacuy ".
Peru Travel Links:
Inca Trail Spot
Hotels In Cusco