Posts tagged under: Festivals

Fiesta de la Candelaria

2021 Updated: All about the history of Fiesta de la Candelaria, what happens during the festival and a day by day schedule for 2021!

December 22 2018 Festivals, Peru,

Saint Rose of Lima: August 30th, Let’s Celebrate!

Today marks the commemoration and public holiday of Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Peru, or Santa Rosa de Lima in Spanish.

August 30 2018 Festivals, Lima,

National Alpaca Day, August 1st: Let’s Celebrate This Fluffy Symbol of Peruvian Culture!

Every August 1st, Peruvians celebrate National Alpaca Day, a unique day of fun, culture and celebration!

July 31 2018 Festivals, Peru,

Halloween in Peru: How Peruvians Celebrate This Spooky Holiday

Halloween time in Peru is an interesting combination of traditional celebrations and American-style parties. In other words – three eventful and fun days!

October 31 2017 Festivals, Peru,

The Inti Raymi Festival Today

The Inti Raymi Festival is among one of the most spectacular attractions of Peru today. Every June, the city of Cusco prepares for the festival which is 9 days long.

June 23 2017 Cusco, Festivals,

Inti Raymi History

Inti Raymi history dates back to the start of Tawantinsuyu, the Quechua term for the Inca Empire. Inti Raymi was the most important Incan festival, learn all about it here!

June 21 2017 Culture, Cusco, Festivals,