Festivities in Summer
Probably the most popular traditional dance in Peru, particularly in the coast, the Marinera borrows elements from African, Spanish and native cultures. Rooted in Creole symbolism, it has influences from Spanish Fandango, French Minuet, Afro-Peruvian Zamacueca, and Andean Huaynos. The name Marinera (the sailor) was dubbed at end of the 19th century by the satirical writer, Abelardo Gamarra, known as El Tunante (the rascal), in homage to Peru's greatest naval hero, the Admiral Miguel Grau… read more
For 18 days, the highland town of Puno, nestled on the shores of Lake Titicaca at an altitude of 3.870 meters above sea level, is becomes the Folk Capital of the Americas. The festival gathers more than 200 groups of musicians and dancers to celebrate the Mamacha Candelaria. For the first nine days, the mayordomos (those in charge of organizing the festivities), decorate the church and pay for Mass, banquets and fireworks displays… read more
Lunahuaná Adventure Sports Festival
The Lunahuaná valley, in the province of Cañete (department of Lima), 150 km south of the capital, is an ideal spot for adventure sports. The Cañete river allows many canoeing disciplines, as well as reel and fishnet fishing… read more
This festival is a celebration of the abundance of grapes and wine in the region of Ica (a four-hour drive south of Lima), where persevering efforts in local vineyards have spread greenery across vast tracts of once bone-dry desert… read more
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