The Cantuta legend
Two mountains that reconciled
The enmity of two kings passes to their sons, who kill each other but forgive in death; Pachamama turns their stars into the snow peaks Illimani and Illampu, their snow "tears of regret."
01Why it matters
The cantuta flower — national flower of Peru and Bolivia — symbolizes the union born of this reconciliation.
02The conflict
The inherited enmity between two kingdoms.
03The iconic moment
Forgiveness at the moment of death.
04What survived
Mounts Illimani and Illampu; the cantuta flower.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of The Cantuta legend famous?
The cantuta flower — national flower of Peru and Bolivia — symbolizes the union born of this reconciliation.
How does the story of The Cantuta legend end?
Forgiveness at the moment of death. Mounts Illimani and Illampu; the cantuta flower.
Where can you visit the story of The Cantuta legend?
You can visit Mount Illimani, in La Paz. The snow peak watching over La Paz.
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