Season Guide Perú Travel Calendar
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Machu Picchu
The jewel of the Inca Empire. World Heritage Site and Wonder of the World.
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Main Festivities of Peru
Danza de los Negritos— Enero
Traditional celebration in Huánuco commemorating the freedom of slaves.
Virgen de la Candelaria— Febrero
The largest folkloric festival in Puno and Peru, with thousands of dancers.
Cajamarca Carnivals— Febrero
Famous carnival celebration with dances, music and water/paint games.
Holy Week in Ayacucho— Marzo/Abril
The most important religious festival in Ayacucho, famous for its processions.
Inti Raymi (Sun Festival)— Junio
The Great Sun Festival in Cusco. The most spectacular Inca ceremony.
Arequipa Anniversary— Agosto
Month of celebrations in the White City with parades and food festivals.
Lord of Miracles— Octubre
Huge Catholic procession in Lima, one of the largest in the world.
Santurantikuy— Diciembre
Traditional Christmas folk art fair in Cusco's Plaza de Armas.
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