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Perusina and Perusino

Cheeky stories, understandable Peru knowledge, and adventures from the world of the Inca: Here begins the journey with Perusina and Perusino.

Introduction to the character world

Perusina and Perusino are the narrative entry point to PeruMagazin. The two siblings combine stories with knowledge about Peru, the Andes, Cusco, and the Inca world.

This is not about a dry school notebook. Perusina asks precise questions. Perusino surprisingly often thinks about food. Together they encounter gods, legends, and historical figures, without leaving their sense of humor at the cloakroom.

This page bundles the most important entry points. Children, families, and curious readers will quickly find the right path to stories, background knowledge, the book, and characters.

Characters Perusina and Perusino are two curious siblings with many questions.
Themes Peru, Inca Empire, World of Gods, Cusco, Myths, and Culture.
Age Many contents are particularly suitable for children aged six and above.
Tone Child-friendly, cheeky, understandable, and with an appropriate amount of nonsense.
Formats Stories, explanatory pages, book, figures, and creative collectibles.
Goal Knowledge should spark curiosity and not smell like homework.

Peru knowledge with sandals and provisions

Peru is large, diverse, and full of stories. Perusina and Perusino help take the first steps into this world.

Sometimes the path leads to a sun god. Sometimes to a talking stone. And sometimes directly to the next corn bread.

Who are Perusina and Perusino?

Perusina and Perusino are narrative characters from PeruMagazin. Their stories incorporate real places, well-known traditions, and cultural themes. Fantasy and knowledge remain clearly and recognizably intertwined.

The two characters make connections understandable without underestimating children. Historical topics can be exciting. Mythology can remain mysterious. And an alpaca can occasionally have a surprisingly clear opinion.

Perusina Perusina asks precise questions, listens carefully, and is not easily impressed.
Perusino Perusino brings humor, tummy rumblings, and impressive stamina in the search for provisions.
PeruMagazin PeruMagazin provides the cultural framework and explains the topics in an understandable way.

Discover Peru

If you want to get to know Peru at your leisure first, it's best to start with an overview. Peru is not just about the Inca. The coast, Andes, Amazon region, cities, cuisine, languages, and traditions are also part of it.

After that, the stories gradually lead further to Cusco and into the world of the Inca. Cusco was an important political and religious center of the empire. Today, the city is a good starting point to discover history and the present together.

Peru at a glance

Travel planning, regions, culture, and important topics bundled compactly.

Get to know Peru

Peruvian culture

History, languages, cuisine, festivals, and regional diversity explained understandably.

Discover culture

Cusco

The historic city is one of the most important places for entering the Inca world.

Discover Cusco

The World of Inca Gods

An important part of the stories leads to the Inca gods and older religious beliefs of the Andes. Children encounter sun, moon, earth, thunderstorms, creation, and sacred places.

The world of gods is not just fantasy. It shows how nature, agriculture, rule, and daily life were intertwined.

Inca Gods

Inti, Viracocha, Pachamama, Illapa and other deities at a glance.

Open world of gods

Inca Mythology

Creation, worldview, and great narratives of the Andes explained understandably.

Discover mythology

Inti

The Sun God stood for light, warmth, agriculture, and royal rule.

More about Inti

The Book: Gods with Superpowers

The children's book "Perusina & Perusino – Gods with Superpowers – Inca Edition" brings together the world of characters, Inca knowledge, and childish humor.

The stories deal with Viracocha, Inti, Pachamama, and Illapa. They are not dry encyclopedia texts, but adventures with pace, questions, and occasionally quite noticeable divine temperaments.

Title Perusina & Perusino – Gods with Superpowers – Inca Edition
Author Torsten Peters
Age For children aged six and above
Format Hardcover
Scope 66 pages
Suitable for Families, schools, reading aloud and self-reading
More about the book View book in shop

Stories and Adventures

The stories explain Inca knowledge through small adventures. Names, places, and traditions appear not as a list, but as an action.

Fantasy and historical background remain consciously distinguishable. This allows children to listen, laugh, and still understand which figures come from old tales.

Perusina and Perusino find Manco Cápac

A child-friendly story about the legendary first Inca ruler and the beginning of a great tradition.

Read story

The Secret of Cusco

Mama Quilla, a golden staff, and a city whose stories live on to this day.

Read story

Perusina and Perusino meet Inti

A story about light, memory, and the Sun God of the Incas.

Read story

Perusa explains the Inca Empire

A simple introduction to Tawantinsuyu with mountains, paths, and an appropriate portion of childish humor.

Open explanation

A good order for getting started

  1. First open the Peru overview and get acquainted with the framework.
  2. Then travel to Cusco or Manco Cápac with a story.
  3. Next, discover the world of the Inca gods.
  4. Finally, continue reading together in the book.

This way, the introduction remains clear and doesn't end in a link jungle where even a llama would demand a satnav.

Book and Figures

Those who want more than just to read about Perusina and Perusino can find the children's book and matching figures in the shop.

The Children's Book

"Gods with Superpowers" combines knowledge, stories, and humor.

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Perusina as a figure

The brave heroine of the stories as a creative building block figure.

View Perusina

Perusino as a figure

Cheeky, loud, and ready for the next adventure with provisions.

View Perusino

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Receive new Peru topics, stories, and travel tips directly in the WhatsApp channel.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perusina and Perusino

Who are Perusina and Perusino?

Perusina and Perusino are narrative characters from PeruMagazin. They introduce children and families to the world of Peru and the Incas through stories and simple explanations.

What age group are the stories suitable for?

Many stories are especially aimed at children aged around six and up. They are suitable for reading aloud and for shared discovery.

Is it just about fantasy?

No. The stories combine fantasy with real places, cultural themes, and well-known traditions. Historical and mythological references are explained in a child-friendly way.

Where is the best place to start?

A good starting point is the Peru overview. After that, the stories about Cusco, Manco Cápac, and Inti are suitable.

Where can I order the book?

The book "Perusina & Perusino – Gods with Superpowers – Inca Edition" is available in the PeruMagazin shop.

Are there also figures?

Yes. The shop offers building block figures of Perusina and Perusino, as well as other products from the figure world.

Sources

PeruMagazin: Perusina and Perusino

PeruMagazin: Perusina and Perusino – Gods with Superpowers

PeruMagazin: Perusina and Perusino find Manco Cápac

PeruMagazin: Perusina and Perusino search for the secret of Cusco

PeruMagazin: Perusina and Perusino meet Inti

PeruMagazin: Peruvian Culture

UNESCO World Heritage Centre: City of Cuzco

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