This exceptional and spectacular celebration takes place in the city of Puno -on the shores of Lake Titicaca- in the departament of the same name between the 1st and 14th of February of each year, having February 2nd as the central date.
This impressive celebration constitutes a complete cycle of activities in which the entire community of the city of Ayacucho -the former Huamanga- participates, combining liturgy established by the Christian church and representations created by local tradition.
The Qoyllur Ritti pilgrimage is an annual religious festival that takes place in the region of Ocongate, located in the Cusco region of Peru. The festival combines elements of indigenous Andean traditions with Catholicism and attracts thousands of participants from various parts of Peru and other countries. The festival is held in honor of the...
Corpus Christi is a vibrant religious festival celebrated in Cusco, Peru, which showcases the fusion of Catholicism and indigenous Andean traditions. It takes place annually, typically in May or June, and is one of the most significant religious events in the region. The festival revolves around the Eucharist, the Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper...
Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca festival that is celebrated in Cusco, Peru, as a homage to the Sun God, Inti. It is a grand spectacle that reenacts the Inca Empire's most significant ceremony, which was originally held at the time of the winter solstice. Inti Raymi, meaning "Festival of the Sun" in Quechua, is...
The festivity of the Virgin Carmen in Paucartambo is a vibrant and deeply rooted celebration held in the town of Paucartambo, located in the Cusco region of Peru. The festival, which blends indigenous Andean traditions with Catholicism, takes place annually in July and is dedicated to the Virgin Carmen, the patron saint of Paucartambo. The...
