It has been part of various magical-religious events dating from Pre-Hispanic times. It was practiced in the Chavin (1200-200 BC), Paracas (300-0 BC), Nazca (100 BC – 700 AD), Mochica (200-700 AD), Chimu (1100-1470 AD), and even the Inca (1438 -1532 AD) cultures.Know for having a millenary tradition..