Take part in Corpus Christi Festival

The Feast of Corpus Christi was once widely celebrated throughout the country, but the most well-known popular celebration is held in the magnificent city of Cusco.

Sixty days after Easter Sunday, fifteen ornately decorated statues of saints and religious figures are stalked along with the Plaza de Armas. During the day, you can listen to the sounds of Mara Angola, Peru's largest church bell tower, which was built in the 16th century by Diego Arias de la Cerda. Locals prepare and consume around twelve traditional Peruvian dishes the night before, including cuy chiriuchu, chicha (a traditional local beer), and more.

On the main day, around midday, the procession takes place. Locals and visitors alike flock to the Plaza de Armas to admire the ornately decorated saints. Corpus Christi is a traditional and colorful religious celebration. It's a fantastic opportunity for foreign visitors to sample Peruvian culture in its purest form.