The festivities in the Peruvian highlands are a sight to see, both by different dancers who participate in them, and by the richness of the litter of Saints and Virgins taking off in procession. With centuries of tradition, the festivities are visited by people from various American countries such as Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador, who are fervent believers of them. They are many and varied and, worth noting, the mix and Andean religious festivals are a great example of the cultural richness of the country. The festivities include dances, food, drink, processions and rituals that impress with the excitement and jubilation that spread its participants.
Festivities and Events in Peru
San Juan Festivites
Every year on June 24, the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron saint of this region, is celebrated throughout the Peruvian Amazon, a feast…
Inti Raymi
Also called "Fiesta del Sol", it is one of the most important and biggest celebrations in the city of Cusco, it takes place between the…
Santurantikuy - Cusco
It means "sale of saints" in small sizes, made of handmade materials, are clay figurines that represent the birth of the baby Jesus, sold all…
Señor de Huanca
September 14th is the central day of the Lord of Huanca. For several days, hundreds of parishioners will come to this beautiful sanctuary to worship…
Señor de los Milagros
This festivity is celebrated in various departments of Peru, Cusco being one of them, here the Catholic faith of the devotees make it very special,…
Mistura
It is the most important gastronomic fair in Peru, Peruvians of different genders, ages, social sectors, celebrate their culinary tradition, in order to show the…
Andean New Year, when is it?
Origin and History of the Andean New Year The bonfires burned throughout the early morning of Tuesday while Andean priests “PAMPAMISAYOQ” recited prayers awaiting the…