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Dispatch from Qoyllur Rit’i: A 24-Hour Sleepless Pilgrimage with the Ukukus

The Ukukus, a group of traditional Andean dancers, embark on a yearly pilgrimage between sacred mountains. Read this firsthand account.

The Virgen del Carmen Festival: The Dancers and Their Stories

The Virgen de Carmen festival, taking place between July 15-17 in towns near Cusco, is a not-to-miss traditional event.

Unique Ways to Celebrate the Andean New Year

This is a time of year that you’ll find the mountains alive with energy, and there are several ways to connect with the region's...

Next Sunday Peru Will Hold Its First Anti-Stress Festival

Next Sunday, June 23, the Antiestrés Fest will be held in Pueblo Libre, the first national festival to combat stress and tension.“In this...

Fiestas Patrias: A Look Inside Peru’s Independence Day Celebrations

Independence Day in Peru represents triumph and celebration. Though the commemorative day is July 28, the Fiestas Patrias celebrations can last days.

Gochiso Peru This Weekend In Lima

This upcoming weekend the Gochiso Peru - Festival Gastronómico y Cultural Nikkei will take place for the 3rd year in a row. The festival...

Lucuma Festival Returns To Pachacámac

The Lucuma Festival returns to Pachacámac, after several years of absence, and people can enjoy this fruit in different presentations.“In this event, which will...

Celebrating Carnival in the Potato Park: A Wild and Traditional Experience

It's a good time of year to be in the Peruvian Andes because Carnival celebrations are about to begin. Here are some of the most traditional celebrations.