With a myriad of cultural and religious celebrations year-round, Peru is a lively country rich in tradition. The summer festivals of Peru show the fervor of its people and are often linked to religious origins. During the summer, Peru seems to be a country of endless festivals, parades, and parties. Rocket explosions break the calm almost every day, small groups of people across the city, and on great occasions, there are people on the streets crowding all night. Here’s a brief description of the most popular summer festivals in Peru for you to consider as you plan your trip.
List of Festivals in Peru Celebrated in Summer
1. Festividad del Señor del los Temblores del Cusco
Festividad del Señor del los Temblores del Cusco
El Señor de Los Temblores, or the lord of the earthquakes, is the patron saint of Cusco, and the festive focus of this Holy Week celebration. The story is that during an earthquake here in 1650, the canvas image of Jesus Christ was held in the sky as they prayed, causing the tremor to subside and save the city from the ruins. Since then, this statue commemorating the original image has become the center of an important annual celebration. Every Easter Monday at 7 pm, the statue is removed from Cusco Cathedral and marched throughout the city. It is amazing that it is said that the statue was not originally black, rather its color is due to the fact that it has been exposed to incense smoke at religious ceremonies for years.
When: April
2. Fiesta de las Cruces
Fiesta de las Cruces
First of all, let’s be clear: the Fiesta de las Cruces or the Festival of Crosses is not a uniquely Peruvian summer festival. However, Peruvian holidays make it one of the most important Peruvian festivals. They see that this summer festival in Peru of crosses is not just held in one place in the country. Rather, the festival is celebrated in the cities of Peru, each with its own unique spin on things. While the name may conjure up solemn images, don’t worry, all over Peru’s mountain festivals feature music, dancing, and even events like bullfighting as part of the festivities.
When: May
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3. Inti Raymi
Inti Raymi
Inti Raymi, the Ancient Inca Solar Festival, is one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, native to design and unaffected by the Catholic tradition. Held annually on June 24, Inti Raymi is meant to celebrate the winter solstice – remember we’re here in the Southern Hemisphere! Banned by the Spanish and Catholic Churches after 1535, the modern embodiment of the celebration began in 1944 on the basis of some historical records of the holidays that managed to survive. Since then, it has grown in size and scope, and although it is sometimes seen as a tourist performance by slanderers, its historical and cultural significance is definitely worth a look among the many Peruvian festivals.
4. Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen
Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen
Another great example of traditional Andean culture mixed with Catholicism: the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is held around 16 July each year in the relatively small town of Paucartambo, about four hours outside Cusco. This three or four-day festival is nominally religious, but it is one of Peru’s largest and wildest parties, attracting visitors from all over the country, many of whom spend nights sleeping under the stars as there is simply not enough space in the city! If you know what you are looking for, you will really notice some serious Peruvian history presented by the songs, costumes, and dances of the festival. For example, black-masked dancers represent African slaves who were brought to the mining of silver mines during the colonial era.
5. DĂa de Santa Rosa de Lima
DĂa de Santa Rosa de Lima
Santa Rosa de Lima was the first indigenous American saint to be consecrated by the Catholic Church and its heritage is celebrated worldwide. However, it should come as no surprise that the most beautiful celebrations take place in his homeland, Peru. On August 30, the anniversary of his death, celebrations, and monuments will take place nationwide in the most famous city of Santa Rosa de Quivers, right next to the capital.
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6. Mistura Culinary Festival
Mistura Culinary Festival
As you should already know, Peruvian cuisine is among the best in the world, and Lima in particular is characterized by perhaps the most impressive culinary scene in South America. And as if the food isn’t tempting enough all year round, the prospect of passing through Peru becomes even more appealing each September as the Mistura Culinary Festival walks around. With more than 200 restaurants and bars, not to mention plenty of outdoor vendors and food carts, well over half a million visitors will stop to enjoy the festival’s offerings in mid-September in about ten days. While it is certainly not one of the most traditional Peruvian summer festivals on the list, it is undoubtedly the most delicious.
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