Virgen del Carmen celebrations in Peru

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Date: Thursday, 16 July 2020

Festivals in honor of the Virgen del Carmen are celebrated in various regions in Peru on or around July 16. The festivities include processions, street parades with traditional and indigenous dances, music, colorful costumes and lots of Peruvian food and drinks.

Read more about the festivities in our article "Feast of the Virgen del Carmen"

Feast of the Virgen del Carmen

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
Festivals in honor of the Virgen del Carmen are celebrated in various regions in Peru on or around July 16. The festivities include processions, st...

Venue / Location:
all Peru; most enthusiastic in Paucartambo, Ayacucho, Celendin and Callao

All Dates


  • Friday, 16 July 2021
  • Saturday, 16 July 2022
  • Sunday, 16 July 2023
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024
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