Posts by Tacna Regional Government
Stone Wedding Lookout
The Stone Marriage Lookout in Tacna combines legend, faith and nature in a truly unique landscape.
Apacheta Lookout
The La Apacheta viewpoint in Tarta, Tacna, offers breathtaking views, Andean energy, and a connection with nature.
Ancestral Rites: The Payment to Pachamama and Water
The Payment to Pachamama and Water is the central ritual of Tarata, asking for prosperous harvests with offerings.
Tarata Pre-Hispanic Era
Pre-Hispanic Tarata was Incchenchura. Its legacy includes the Qhapaq Ñan, the agricultural terraces, and the Qala Qala burial caves.
Tarata Colonial Era
Colonial Tarata was marked by the encomiendas, the power of the Ninaja chiefs, and the intense influence of the Church on social life.
Typical Dishes
Tarata's cuisine is based on agriculture. Its star dishes are alpaca chicharrón, fried trout, and quinoa pesque.
Anajiri Petroglyphs,
The Anajiri Petroglyphs are ancient rock art visible near the Tarata section of the Inca Trail (Qhapaq Ñan), Tacna.
Tarata festivities
Carnival is Tarata's longest-running festival. Its dances (Llameritos) and traditional costumes (Anaco) reflect an Andean heritage.
Qhapaq Ñan Panel
The Qhapaq Ñan from Juli to Tarata connects the highlands with Tacna, revealing the biodiversity of Vilacota Maure and its temples.
Chiefdoms in Tarata
The chiefdoms of Tarata, with pre-Hispanic origins, served as colonial intermediaries and connected the region with Pomata from 1568.
