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Alasitas Fair - Festival of the Crosses in Puno

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Beginning of May

In Puno the Festival of the Crosses and the Alasitas Fair are inseparably linked. While the main day is May 3 for both events, the fair, which has its origin in the indigenous Aymara culture, actually lasts 8 to 10 days.

The Funerary Towers of Sillustani

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Sitting proudly atop a hill overlooking Lake Umayo about 35 km (20 miles) from Puno in southern Peru, the Chullpas de Sillustani are above ground tower-like tombs built by the pre-Incan Qulla culture.

A herd of alpacas in their natural environment

National Alpaca Day – Dia Nacional del Alpaca

Peruvian Public Holidays and Festivities

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01 August

On the 1st of August, Peru and here especially the southern highland regions of the country celebrate National Alpaca Day focusing on the small, fluffy camelid, honoring the challenging work of generations of Alpaca breeders and promoting the consumption and usage of Alpaca products.

Adventure Tourism Festival in Cuyo Cuyo, Puno, Peru 2017

Adventure Tourism Festival Cuyo Cuyo

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26 to 28 May 2017

For the second year the region of Puno celebrates the Adventure Tourism Festival in Cuyo Cuyo, Sandia about 5 hours from the city of Puno at the end of May for all adventure lovers and extreme sports enthusiasts.

Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival in Puno

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Beginning of February

Often referred to as the folkloric capital of Peru, Puno hosts the largest cultural festival with parades, music and dance performances, traditional costumes and lots of other activities each year at the beginning of February.

Festival of the Crosses - Fiesta de las Cruces in Peru

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03 May

The Festival of the Crosses, also known as Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses Festival), was introduced to Peru by the Spaniards and is celebrated in Peru mostly in towns in the Andean highlands on May 3.

Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival in Puno

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03 to 08 February 2017

Often referred to as the folkloric capital of Peru, Puno hosts the largest cultural festival with parades, music and dance performances, traditional costumes and lots of other activities each year at the beginning of February merging Catholic traditions and age-old Andean customs, rites and symbols.

Carnival celebrations in Lima, Peru; photo: Nicolas Roberth Nichifor

Carnival in Peru

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Throughout the month of February carnival is celebrated in Peru – a time full of fun, festivities, parades, balloon wars, merged together native and catholic traditions, food, music and dancing.

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					1 Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Christmas Bazaar of the Anglican Cathedral of the Good Shepherd 10:00 AM As each year the English-speaking Anglican Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima organizes a Christmas Bazaar at the beginning of December 2018 to ring in the festive season in Lima. DronXpo 2018 in Lima 12:00 PM The DronXpo 2018 in Lima is the largest and most important event of the drone industry in the country. Its main objective is to promote products, trade, services and education in the ever-growing field of drones. Date : Saturday, 01 December 2018	2 Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Carrera por los Valores 5K & 10 K in Lima 2018 08:00 AM Organized by El Comercio and El Dorado Investment with the CFA Society Peru as institutional partner, the Carrera por los Valores 2018 (Run for Values) is held in Lima on December 2. Christkindlmarkt – Christmas Market of the Catholic San José Church 11:00 AM As each year the German-speaking Catholic San José Church in Lima organizes a Christmas Market on the first Sunday of Advent to ring in the festive season. DronXpo 2018 in Lima 12:00 PM The DronXpo 2018 in Lima is the largest and most important event of the drone industry in the country. Its main objective is to promote products, trade, services and education in the ever-growing field of drones. Acho 2018 - Bullfight festival in Lima 03:30 PM The largest bullfight festival in Peru, the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros or short the Acho 2018, is held each year in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho. Date : Sunday, 02 December 2018
3 Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Date : Monday, 03 December 2018	4 Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Hymn: Sarah Brightman In Concert 08:00 PM Sarah Brightman, famous English classical crossover soprano, singer, songwriter, actress and dancer, makes a stop in Lima during her sixth worldwide concert tour “Hymn: Sarah Brightman In Concert”. Date : Tuesday, 04 December 2018	5 Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Date : Wednesday, 05 December 2018	6 Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Kevin Johansen + The Nada – Fin de Fiesta in Lima 2018 Argentinian rock musician Kevin Johansen and his band The Nada return to Peru and present for the first time ever their “Fin de Fiesta” in Lima at the Barranco Convention Arena on December 6, 2018. Date : Thursday, 06 December 2018	7 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Andrés “Chimango” Lares – Andean Christmas 2018 07:00 PM Andrés Chimango Lares, the most recognized Peruvian violinist from the Andean region, presents “Andean Christmas 2018” at the Auditorio de la Derrama Magisterial in Lima. Emmanuel in Lima 2018 – The Hits Tour 09:00 PM Emmanuel, popular Mexican singer, returns to Peru as part of his “Hits Tour” musically looking back on over 40 years on stage. Carmen – National Ballet of Peru at the Gran Teatro in Lima 2018 As in previous years the National Ballet of Peru presents Carmen during the festive season at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Friday, 07 December 2018	8 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Andrés “Chimango” Lares – Andean Christmas 2018 07:00 PM Andrés Chimango Lares, the most recognized Peruvian violinist from the Andean region, presents “Andean Christmas 2018” at the Auditorio de la Derrama Magisterial in Lima. Carmen – National Ballet of Peru at the Gran Teatro in Lima 2018 As in previous years the National Ballet of Peru presents Carmen during the festive season at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary As much of the Catholic world Peru celebrates the Day of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th as public holiday. Date : Saturday, 08 December 2018	9 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Peru Puro Sabor 2018 - Gastronomic Fair in Lima Peru has a new gastronomic fair to celebrate the country’s culinary diversity: Peru Puro Sabor, held at the Jockey Plaza Exposition Center in Lima from November 29 to December 9, 2018. Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales in Lima 2018 Bodies: Cuerpos Humanos Reales, the most visited exhibition in the world that showcases real human bodies and body parts that have been preserved through a process called plastination, is coming to Lima. Half-Marathon de Sables in Peru 2018 After a successful and exciting 1st edition last year, the Marathon des Sables - the toughest long-distance running race in the world - is back in Peru; even though this year only as a half-marathon, but with a thrilling twist. Carmen – National Ballet of Peru at the Gran Teatro in Lima 2018 As in previous years the National Ballet of Peru presents Carmen during the festive season at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Sunday, 09 December 2018
10	11	12	13 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. DevDays 2018 in Lima 07:00 AM DevDays, the yearly conference for developers, returns to Lima this year with specialists from Microsoft and national and international experts. Date : Thursday, 13 December 2018	14 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2018 11:00 AM For the 4th time the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival in mid- December 2018. Mercado Navideño – Christmas Market at the Club Germania 2018 12:00 PM As each year the Club Germania in Lima invites members and invited guests to their traditional German Christmas Fair on the Club’s premises in Surco. Hoppy Christmas – Craft Beer Festival in Lima 2018 While beer festivals surely aren’t part of a traditional Christmas season and most think of eggnog, mulled wine and cookies, summer begins in Lima and a new edition of the Festival Cervecero de Clandestinos - Cerveceros Artesanales y Kraken Cerveza Artesanal comes to town. Carmen – National Ballet of Peru at the Gran Teatro in Lima 2018 As in previous years the National Ballet of Peru presents Carmen during the festive season at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Friday, 14 December 2018	15 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2018 11:00 AM For the 4th time the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival in mid- December 2018. Alternativo Music Festival 3 11:00 AM The third edition of the Alternativo Music Festival takes place on December 15, 2018 in Lima where 28 bands perform on two stages: Rock & Pop and Indie & Fusion. Mercado Navideño – Christmas Market at the Club Germania 2018 12:00 PM As each year the Club Germania in Lima invites members and invited guests to their traditional German Christmas Fair on the Club’s premises in Surco. Hoppy Christmas – Craft Beer Festival in Lima 2018 While beer festivals surely aren’t part of a traditional Christmas season and most think of eggnog, mulled wine and cookies, summer begins in Lima and a new edition of the Festival Cervecero de Clandestinos - Cerveceros Artesanales y Kraken Cerveza Artesanal comes to town. Olga Tañón – The One & Only World Tour in Lima 2018 09:00 PM Olga Tañón, the famous and highly popular Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, returns to Peru in mid-December 2018 as part of her One & Only World Tour. Carmen – National Ballet of Peru at the Gran Teatro in Lima 2018 As in previous years the National Ballet of Peru presents Carmen during the festive season at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Saturday, 15 December 2018	16 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2018 11:00 AM For the 4th time the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival in mid- December 2018. Mercado Navideño – Christmas Market at the Club Germania 2018 12:00 PM As each year the Club Germania in Lima invites members and invited guests to their traditional German Christmas Fair on the Club’s premises in Surco. Hoppy Christmas – Craft Beer Festival in Lima 2018 While beer festivals surely aren’t part of a traditional Christmas season and most think of eggnog, mulled wine and cookies, summer begins in Lima and a new edition of the Festival Cervecero de Clandestinos - Cerveceros Artesanales y Kraken Cerveza Artesanal comes to town. Carmen – National Ballet of Peru at the Gran Teatro in Lima 2018 As in previous years the National Ballet of Peru presents Carmen during the festive season at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Sunday, 16 December 2018
17 Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Date : Monday, 17 December 2018	18 Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Gala de Navidad – Christmas Gala 2018 The Peruvian Ministry of Culture presents the Gala de Navidad 2018 – Christmas Gala – on three dates just before Christmas at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Tuesday, 18 December 2018	19 Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Gala de Navidad – Christmas Gala 2018 The Peruvian Ministry of Culture presents the Gala de Navidad 2018 – Christmas Gala – on three dates just before Christmas at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Wednesday, 19 December 2018	20 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Gala de Navidad – Christmas Gala 2018 The Peruvian Ministry of Culture presents the Gala de Navidad 2018 – Christmas Gala – on three dates just before Christmas at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima. Date : Thursday, 20 December 2018	21 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Date : Friday, 21 December 2018	22 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Symphony for Peru – Christmas Songs in Concert 2018 08:00 PM The National Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Youth Symphony Choir of Peru present “Symphony for Peru – Christmas Songs in Concert 2018” at the Amphitheater of the Parque de la Exposicion in Lima. Date : Saturday, 22 December 2018	23 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Date : Sunday, 23 December 2018
24 Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. Date : Monday, 24 December 2018	25 Christmas Fair - Feria Navideña Jockey 2018 On December 14, 2018 one of the largest Christmas Fairs in the country – the Feria Navideña Jockey – once again opens its door offering a wide range of gift options and entertainment for young and old during the festive season. The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Date : Tuesday, 25 December 2018	26 The Nutcracker – Municipal Ballet of Lima 2018 Cascanueces - the Nutcracker, one of the most loved and anticipated Christmas stories for young and old, returns to the stage of Lima’s Municipal Theater in December 2018. Date : Wednesday, 26 December 2018	27	28	29	30
31 Celebrations for the New Year in Peru Just like in many other countries around the globe, the New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Peru and celebrated on January 1. Festivities to welcome the New Year start on the evening of December 31. Date : Monday, 31 December 2018

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