Where Do Vicuñas Live? And Other Vicuña Facts

Wooden vicuña (pronounced “VI-CU-NIA”) statuettes, often mistaken for llamas, make great souvenirs and gifts when you visit Peru! (Other souvenir ideas include the qiru Andean drinking vessel and the retablo diorama showing a nativity scene). The specific one above was requested by my sister for her apartment, which I purchased from Inka Plaza in Lima, … Read more

Llamas in Peru: Why Are Llamas Important in Peru?

One of four relatives of the camel in South America, llamas were first domesticated about 6000-7000 years ago by the Andean peoples. In the past, llamas were kept for their wool, meat and dung in addition to their use as pack animals. What are llamas used for in Peru nowadays? Mostly for their wool. Like … Read more


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