| Jan
15-20 |
Lima
Foundation Week.
Official celebrations of the founding of Lima by the Spaniards
on January 18 |
| Jan
24-31 |
National
Contest of La Marinera, Trujillo. Annual competitions for this traditional
dance. |
Jan
24-
Feb 14 |
Virgen de
la Candelaria - Puno.
"La Mamita Candicha", patron of Puno,
is honoured with continual demonstration of rich folklore.
Thousands participate in the parades, dances, fireworks
and music of this important religious event. |
| Feb
24-27 |
Carnival
in Puno and Cajamarca. Carnival is especially celebrated in these two cities
with "La Pandilla" dancing and traditional festivities. |
| Mar
4-11 |
The vendimia
Festival - Ica. The grape harvest of the Ica Valley is celebrated with
parades, dances and happy revelry involving the region’s most important product,
wine. |
| April-
3rd Week |
National
contest of Paso Horses - Lima. This exhibition and contest in Mamacona,
30 Km south of Lima, has the participation of breeders from the most
important regions of Peru. |
June-
Day changes |
Corpus Christi
- Cusco.
One of the most beautiful displays of religious folklore,
the Procession of the Consecrated Host takes place in the gold monstrance
of the Cathedral. |
| June
24 |
Inti Raymi,
or Festival of the Sun - Cusco. This ancient festival is staged at the Sacsayhuaman
Fortress overlooking Cusco and involves authentic Inca rituals, parades,
folk dances and contests. |
| Sep
- 4th week |
International
Spring Festival - Trujillo. |
| Oct
7-20 |
Lord of
Luren - Ica. Thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the patron of Ica, with
the main procession on the 17th. |
| Oct
8 |
Battle of
Angamos. Celebrations within the Naval forces. |
| Oct
18-19 & 28 |
Lord of
the Miracles - Lima. A massive procession in honour of Lima’s patron
saint takes place on the 18th. |
| Oct
- 4th week |
Bullfighting
Season. An international competition is held at Rimac, Lima, in
the oldest bullring in America. |
| Nov
1-7 |
Puno Jubilee
Week.
Puno celebrates its founding by Spaniards, followed by a fascinating
re-enactment of legendary founders of the Inca
Empire, Manco Capac & Mama Ocllo, emerging from the waters of Lake
Titicaca. This week sees the best of Puno´s folkloric festivities, including "La
Diablada" dance. |
| Dec
24 |
Festival
of Santuranticuy, Cusco. Native Andean toy fair. |