Andean Wedding in Cusco
Celebrate your sacred union under the blessing of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus (Mountain Spirits)!
Live a private and exclusive 12-hour experience in the heart of the Andes. This comprehensive package from Cusco is designed for you to disconnect from the world and focus entirely on your spiritual union. It includes private transportation, an authentic Andean master, traditional attire, custom decoration, and a special lunch. With professional photography and video coverage included, plus the dedicated assistance of the Aura Andina team, your ceremony will be truly unforgettable.
Itinerary
Transfer to the Sacred Setting
We begin with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and travel by private transportation to a natural setting surrounded by majestic mountains, specially chosen for your Andean Wedding in Cusco.
Opening of the Sacred Circle
Upon arrival, our Andean spiritual guide, known as a Paqo or Altomisayoc, welcomes the couple and their guests. The ceremony begins with the opening of the sacred circle and a request for permission from the four elements and the Apus.
Spiritual Cleansing for the Couple
Before the union, the couple receives a traditional purification ceremony using palo santo smoke, incense and sacred Andean herbs. This meaningful moment symbolizes releasing past energies and preparing the spirit for a new chapter together.
Preparation of the Andean Despacho
The couple takes part in preparing a despacho, a traditional Andean offering made with coca leaves, seeds, sweets and other symbolic elements. The offering represents wishes for prosperity, abundance, harmony and unity throughout their life together.
Watay and Wedding Vows
The Watay, or ceremonial handfasting, is performed using an Andean woven sash known as a chumpi, symbolizing unity and commitment. During this special moment, the couple shares their personal words, vows and promises for the journey they are beginning together.
Andean Toast and Celebration
The despacho is offered to Pachamama through fire or earth, depending on the chosen ritual. The ceremony continues with traditional Andean music, a toast featuring local cocktails, appetizers and a special lunch to celebrate the couple's union and the beginning of a new chapter.
End of the Andean Wedding and Return to Cusco
The ceremony concludes with a moment of blessings for the couple, accompanied by a symbolic shower of flower petals. We then provide private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco, bringing this meaningful Andean wedding experience surrounded by Peruvian traditions and breathtaking landscapes to a close.
Service Details
What is Included?
- Private tourist transportation
- Professional guide in Spanish and English, with Quechua translation
- Andean spiritual guide (Paqo or Altomisayoc) leading the ceremony
- Traditional Andean attire for the couple
- Personalized decoration in a natural setting, including a floral arch, carpet and ceremonial setup
- Opening of the sacred circle and traditional rituals
- Energetic cleansing with Andean herbs and flowers
- All materials required for the Despacho offering
- Union ritual with Andean ribbons or sash (Watay)
- Final Despacho offering to Pachamama, through burning or burial
- Toast with Andean cocktails
- Appetizers for the couple and guests
- Picnic-style lunch for the couple and guests
- Personalized assistance throughout the entire experience
Not Included
- Meals or beverages not mentioned in the program.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for the Andean spiritual guide, professional guide and support team (optional).
- Personal expenses.
- Professional photography or video service — USD 220.
- Live Andean music with 4 musicians — USD 150.
Traveler Guide
Packing List
Travel Tips
- Rest: Get a good night's sleep before the ceremony so you can fully enjoy the experience.
- Light Fasting: Avoid heavy meals or alcohol the night before the ceremony to keep your body and energy clear.
- Comfort: Wear light or thermal form-fitting clothing underneath the traditional attire to stay warm without compromising the aesthetic.
- Respect: Maintain an open, respectful, and receptive attitude toward the Andean worldview.
Rates & Booking
Choose the Ideal Experience for Your Trip
We offer flexible rates to suit your budget.
Have questions? Email us at info@auraandina.travel or contact us via WhatsApp for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
We look for places with high spiritual energy surrounded by nature. Generally, the ceremony takes place in private clearings near Cusco, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, or facing sacred lagoons, depending on the season and your preferences.
The ritual is officiated by an authentic Andean shaman or priest, known as a Paqo or Altomisayoc, coming from the native communities of the region (such as Q'eros). They are responsible for channeling the energy of nature.
The ceremony itself lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours. Adding the transfer times, the photo session, the toast, and lunch, the total experience lasts about 12 hours (full day).
No. The Andean Wedding is a strictly spiritual, mystical, and symbolic rite. It has no legal, civil, or religious implications with the State or the Catholic Church.
Yes, at the end of the ritual, we give the couple a beautiful symbolic marriage certificate on parchment, signed by the Andean master as a keepsake of this pact of love.
Absolutely. We understand that every love story is unique. You can customize the decoration, the music, include your own vows, add specific rituals, or adapt the toast menu.
We provide finely woven garments. For the groom, it usually includes a traditional poncho and a chullo (hat). For the bride, a lliclla (woven blanket), a typical skirt (pollera), and floral adornments. You can wear the full outfit or just subtle details over your own wedding clothes.
Yes. The base price is designed for the couple, but family and friends are welcome. Guests actively participate by holding the space, sharing coca leaves, and celebrating. (Check our rates for additional guests to cover transportation, toasts, and chairs).
The event includes the K'intu (petition with three coca leaves), the Sahumerio (aura cleansing), the Despacho (payment to the earth), the Challa (sacred toast spilling a little chicha to the ground), and the Watay (handfasting with ribbons).
During the rainy season (November to March), we have alternative locations that include beautiful transparent tents or rustic roofed spaces that maintain visual contact with nature without the weather ruining your moment.
You only need to bring your rings (if you wish to exchange them) and an open heart. We take care of all the ceremonial materials, flowers, and offerings.
The package includes 2 videos (a 2-minute ceremony video and a 2-minute celebration video) and 5 photographs of the special moments. If you wish, we can include an additional recording and photography service for the cost of $320, which includes a 15-minute video and 20 photographs.
No, each guest will pay an admission cost of $150, which includes round-trip transportation from Cusco, access to the entire ceremony, participation in key parts of the ceremony (prior coordination with the couple), all appetizers, and lunch.
No. The entire ritual takes place in an easily accessible location. We will walk very little, and most of the time you will be standing peacefully or sitting during the preparation of the offering.
We suggest avoiding red meat, alcohol, and stressful situations at least 24 hours before the wedding. This allows the physical and spiritual body to be receptive to the energies of the mountains.
Of course. It is one of the most popular options for couples celebrating their anniversary and looking to reconnect their souls in a powerful, ancestral setting.
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