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The Inca Trail is an ancient roadway that winds through the Peruvian mountains high above the Urubamba River, following a route leading to the "lost" city of Machu Picchu.
Set on the day of the Southern Hemisphere's Winter Solstice, the festival of Inti Raymi is held at the fortress-city of Sacsayhuamán, Cuzco. The festival pays homage to the Inca ancestral gods…
Ritual Pilgrimage for the Snow Star
The Qoyllur Rit'i sees thousands of pilgrims, from shepherds to traders, converging on the shrine at Sinkara on the glacier outside Cusco, at the foot of Mount Ausengate - 4700 metres high -…
Procession of the Lord of Miracles
Jesus Christ, in his local manifestation as the Señor de los Milagros (the Lord of Miracles), is the patron saint of Lima. Every year in October his patronage is celebrated in spectacular fashion.
Cuzco, in the Peruvian Andes, was the ancient capital city of the Inca empire. Today, the city is one of the most popular destinations in Peru, with much to see. The enigmatic ancient ruins of…
The Nazca Lines are the extraordinary, mysterious legacy left by a culture that flourished in 300 BC, vast drawings of animals and deities that cover 50 sq km of the Nazca Desert.
Lake Titicaca, at 3800m, is the world's highest lake and is shared between Peru and Bolivia, with its western side located in Peru. The beautiful landscape and the dramatic light here, as…
Almost five centuries after the fall of the Inca empire, the titanic fortress of Sacsayhuamán still stands above Cuzco, impervious to invading armies, earthquakes and the elements.
The ancient ruins of enigmatic Machu Picchu still stand - a silent legacy of Inca Empire's glorious. It is said to have been constructed in the 15th century, before the Incas had to deal with…
Señor de los Milagros Bullfight Festival
The all-important Señor de los Milagros Bullfight Festival packs Lima's Plaza de Acho bullring every Sunday in November. The Escapulario de Oro prize goes to the most skilful matador and the…
The Anniversary of the Founding of Lima
The founding of Lima, the "City of Kings", in 1535 is celebrated feverishly every year on 18 January. In the Plaza de Armas, dance and music concerts featuring Peruvian stars kick start…
Highlights of this festival in Trujillo include the city's annual beauty contest, the legendary caballos de pasa horse displays and, last but not least, one of the great cornerstones of…
Peruvians harrassed the government a few years ago to name a day on which they could celebrate the invention of the nation's favourite drink, Pisco Sour. Tastings, competitions and Pisco…
The rich historical traditions of the Aymara and the Quechua converge for the Virgen de la Candelaria festivities. Devils dance in the streets of Puno and musicians and dancers, locals and…
Cajamarca, capital of the Peruvian carnival, hosts massive celebrations with unrivalled enthusiasm and numerous colourful local peculiarities. If you're interested in a different flavour of…
Holy Week in Chiclayo (Semana Santa)
The villages scattered around Chiclayo in northern Peru host spectacular Holy Week celebrations. Processions feature wooden pasos, platforms for statues of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary…
Fiesta del Señor de los Temblores
See a radical new side of Jesus on Easter Monday in Cuzco, Peru, as the city celebrates Taitacha Temblores, the Black Lord of Earthquakes.
National Horse Competition Caballo de Paso Peruano
Renowned for its beauty and elegance, 'the horse with the Peruvian step' is admired at the annual National Horse Competition Caballo de Paso Peruano. The Mamacona Exhibition Field in…
This Velación de la Cruz or Fiesta de las cruces in Cuzco bears little resemblance to anything you'll ever see in Europe: indigenous traditions transform the Holy Cross into a figure that is…
No sour faces here: every year Olmos in the Lambayeque region celebrates its main agricultural export at the International Lemon Festival. The town jumps to life with livestock fairs…
