Through out the Andes region, a life style that reflects old traditions back from centuries ago still prevails. The traditional dress of the villagers has not changed radically in many years. The women wear layers of colorful woolen skirts and embroidered blouses which were developed during colonial times. Their hat style varies significantly from village to village. Agriculture is one of the most important activities in this region.
Festivals also play a part of the life style of the people who live on the Andes region.
Moquegua Tacna Cajamarca Cajamarca was one of the largest cities during the Inca Empire. Today it has about 120,000 inhabitants. The rooms were never truly filled because the Spaniards made the mistake of executing Atahualpa, the last sovereign of the Inca Empire before his servants had delivered as much ransom as had been promised. Cajamarca can be reached by daily flights from Lima. Many outdoors lovers arrive prepared for sports ranging from trekking and climbing to snow boarding, and skiing.