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Andean Wedding Ceremonies in the
Sacred Valley of Cusco 

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For couples seeking an intimate Andean ceremony or a meaningful celebration shared with loved ones, this experience honors ancient tradition and the natural beauty of Peru. In the Sacred Valley of the Andes, marriage is more than a promise. It is a sacred union blessed by Pachamama, the Apus, and the living energy of this land.

Rooted in ancestral Quechua philosophy, the Andean ceremony honors love as a force that connects two hearts with nature, community, and the spiritual world. Guided by authentic Andean wisdom keepers, you are invited to step into a circle of gratitude, reciprocity, and reverence, offering flowers, prayers, and coca leaves as symbols of unity, protection, and new beginnings.

Whether shared as an intimate moment for two or celebrated with family and friends, this is a deeply meaningful way to honor your love in Cusco, surrounded by mountains, sacred water, and timeless tradition.

 

In addition to the packages below, we also ​offer custom itineraries, private locations, and personalized planning for couples traveling to Peru.

Andean wedding ceremony in the Sacred Valley of Peru with traditional blessing, floral arch, and llamas in the mountains.

Weddings, Elopements, and Vow Renewal Ceremonies Rooted in Connection

and Tradition

For couples seeking an intimate Andean wedding, elopement, or vow renewal, this experience offers a meaningful way to celebrate love in the Sacred Valley of Peru, surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes and ancestral tradition.

Rooted in ancestral philosophy, the ceremony honors marriage as a sacred union blessed by Pachamama, the Apus, and the living energy of the land. It is a moment of gratitude, reciprocity, and connection between two hearts and the natural world.

Guided by authentic Andean wisdom keepers, the ceremony unfolds in a thoughtfully chosen natural setting, incorporating offerings, prayers, and symbolic elements such as flowers and coca leaves. Each experience is designed to feel intimate, present, and deeply personal.

 

Whether shared as a private moment for two or celebrated with family and friends, each ceremony is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your intentions, location preferences, and the natural rhythm of the Sacred Valley.

Group Andean ceremony with family and friends celebrating together in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

Group Ceremonies

If you wish to share your special ceremonial moments with family and friends, our ceremonies can be thoughtfully adapted for small groups and larger gatherings, allowing space for communal participation, ancestral blessings, and meaningful moments shared together in nature.

 

Each experience is guided by Andean wisdom keepers and carefully planned to respect the land, the flow of the ceremony, and the needs of your group.

Because group ceremonies vary in size, location, and logistics, they are offered on a custom basis. We work closely with you to design a ceremony that reflects your intentions while ensuring comfort, harmony, and a seamless experience for everyone present.

Sacred Andean
Traditions Explained

​​​These ancient elements have been honored in the Andes for thousands of years, carrying prayers, love and gratitude to the natural and spiritual worlds.

 

Pachamama
Mother Earth, source of life, nourishment and protection. Honored with offerings, gratitude and intention.

Apus
Sacred mountain spirits believed to watch over and guide. The peaks surrounding Cusco hold powerful ancestral energy and guardianship.

Ayni
The Andean principle of sacred reciprocity. What we give from the heart returns as blessing, balance and harmony in life and love.

Haywarikuy (Huywariku)
An ancestral union ceremony where partners exchange symbolic gifts or offerings as a gesture of respect, commitment and shared life. A sacred act of presenting hearts, intentions and futures to one another before the spirits.

Despacho
A ceremonial offering crafted with flowers, seeds and natural elements. A prayer bundle gifted to Pachamama and the Apus for protection, gratitude and new beginnings.

Coca Leaves
A sacred plant used to connect with the spiritual world. Coca is offered to Pachamama and shared as a symbol of respect, clarity and blessing.

Kintu
A bundle of three coca leaves, symbolizing harmony and unity. Offered with intention and breath to carry prayers into the spiritual realm.

These traditions belong to the Indigenous Andean people. We share them with respect, permission, and gratitude to the maestros and maestras who guide this sacred work in their homeland.

Andean wedding ceremony ritual with hands holding a sacred textile during a Pachamama blessing in Cusco, Peru
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