Peru is home to an incredible diversity of cultural traditions and religious celebrations. From solemn religious pilgrimages to celebratory festivals, there is something interesting happening every month of the year. We strongly encourage you to incorporate a cultural event in your visit to Peru. Take...
As with the U.S., Labor Day isn’t characterized by traditions and celebrations, but rather by a long weekend. DÃa de San Pedro y San Pablo (Saint Peter and Saint Paul) : June 29 While this is a national holiday, it’s celebrated chiefly in coastal fishing communities, as ...
Peru has a wide diversity of festivals, public holidays and traditions that are the cultural heritage of the country. An endless amount of events and festivals throughout the whole year give color to the daily life of the Peruvian people. Some festivals are national, others are regional or ...
Urban Development:The city’s central areas feature structures like the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, showcasing a fusion of colonial and modern architectural styles. In essence, Pucallpa serves as a vibrant cultural hub where indigenous traditions, culinary diversity, festive celebrations, and architect...
A. de Olavide (1725-1802), all of whom followed Spanish stylistic and ideological traditions. Life in colonial Lima was depicted in the satirical verse, narrative poems, and plays of J. del Valle y Caviedes (1653?—died after 1692), who wrote in the language of the common people. Anti-...
Peru’s cultural heritage extends beyond its built environment, encompassing living traditions and sacred spaces.The Pre-Incan Ruins in Limaoffer a fascinating look at the civilizations that thrived in the region before the rise of the Inca Empire. Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lak...
Nevertheless, because of traditional indigenous traditions and scant resources, extended kin can also be the norm. Men in general have the highest authority within the house, although women also have much of the decision-making power, especially concerning children and family matters, even though it...
February: in Puno, onthe shores of Lake Titicaca,Candlemas (Candelaria)is an opportunity to discover one of the largest folk gatherings in Peru with over 200 troupes. For a week, songs and dances succeed each other in a lively and colorful atmosphere where Catholic and Andean traditions inter...
lake in the world, at 3,812 meters above sea level but also for its rich cultural history and fascinating floating islands. Here, visitors can explore the Floating Islands of the Uros, made of totora reeds, and the islands of Taquile and Amantaní, each with its charm and traditions. ...