This is another religious feast holiday celebrated in Peru (and Catholic countries all around the world). Navidad (Christmas): December 25 Christmas is an important holiday in Peru just as in the United States. However, Peruvians have some of their own Christmas traditions. Check out our post...
This festival is celebrated across the continent, although Puno in Peru and Copacabana hosts the liveliest and largest of all across the border in Bolivia. The celebrations begin when the first procession of devotees arrives at the Santuario de la Virgen la Candelaria and follows with various ...
This national holiday in Peru is always celebrated on August 30th. It commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on August 24th 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America. History of St. Rose of Lima day ...
This holiday is a public holiday in Peru and is always celebrated on October 8th. The holiday marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place on this date in 1879. History of the Battle of Angamos The Battle of Angamos (Combate naval de Angamos) was a naval battle ...
Semana Santa (Holy Week before Easter) is also celebrated with fervour in various cities, particularly in Cusco. What are the best things to see and do in Peru? Peru is an incredibly diverse country with a wide array of destinations and many incredible things to see and do here. Here ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2021Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism. March Equinox Saturday, March 20, 2021March Equinox in Peru (Lima) ...
Semana Santa (Holy Week before Easter) is also celebrated with fervour in various cities, particularly in Cusco. What are the best things to see and do in Peru? Peru is an incredibly diverse country with a wide array of destinations and many incredible things to see and do here. Here ...
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As a result, there are a number of Christian holidays that are commonly celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries. Most of these holidays are celebrated in multiple countries, to varying degrees of popularity. Some major examples include: In Peru, as in other Latin American countries, Carnival is...
Peru’s official non-working public holidays include internationally celebrated days such as New Year, Easter and Christmas, church festivals in honor of Christian saints such as All Saints Day or Saint Rose Day, the Battle of Angamos and of course Peru