Paucartambo Festival
Top 12 in Top 12 Most Famous Festivals in Peru
Another notable event in Peru is the Paucartambo Festival, which is held to honor Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), who is revered as Peru's Mother. Locals dress up in vivid traditional costumes, wear masks, and participate in dances performed by their forefathers.
This festival includes spectacular fireworks, acrobats, racing, and unique group dances. The Peruvian National Institute of Culture designated Paucartambo's Virgen del Carmen Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016 due to its religious significance.
Location: Paucartambo
Date: 15th July- 18th July 2022
