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The winter solstice is a time for parades in Cusco, Peru

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From Lois Friedland, About.com

Man on stilts parading in Cusco, Peru

Locals don costumes to be in parades during the winter solstice in Cusco, Peru

L Friedland
In Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu high in the Peruvian Andes, residents celebrate the winter solstice with many parades and festivities. Many tour operators offering trips to Peru have an option to spend a few days in Cusco.

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