| 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. |
