La ciudad de Cajamarca es coliderada la Capital del Carnaval peruano, donde se realizan los mejores carnavales del país

5 Best Carnivals in Peru

Peru has a lot of carnival parties, which are not just fun or colorful celebrations. The carnival season in Peru is the perfect opportunity for a great deal of cultural and identitarian expressions.
Los participantes del Gran Concurso de los Carnavales de San Pablo en Cusco dan a conocer su cultura y tradición a través del baile, música y vestuario

San Pablo Carnival in Cusco, Peru

The Carnival of San Pablo in Cusco, also known as "Qhaswa", is one of the most awaited celebrations in the city and this is due to having been recognized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 2010.
El carnaval de Pukllay es un espacio para que las diferentes agrupaciones del país y la región expresen sus tradiciones a través de la música y el baile

Pukllay Carnival in Andahuaylas, Peru

The Pukllay Carnival is one of the most emblematic celebrations of the city, since it celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity through the different arts and the colors.
El carnaval de Abancay es una celebración que honra a las tradiciones locales

Abancay Carnival, Peru

The carnival of Abancay is a colorful celebration and one of the most important for the locality. During the festivities joy takes over the city and the streets are filled with ponchos, sombreros and polleras worn by the troupes.
El Carnaval de Ayacucho es la mezcla perfecta entre tradiciones y fiestas, donde las comparsas visten colores vivos y bailan música tradicional

Ayacucho Carnival, Peru

The Carnival of Ayacucho is a celebration that takes place in the city of Ayacucho located in southern Peru. These celebrations are part of the Cultural Heritage of the Nation due to their great cultural components and contribution to the tradition of the country.
Cajamarca es considerada la Capital del Carnaval de Perú por sus coloridas fiestas y trajes impresionantes

Cajamarca Carnival, Peru

The Carnival of Cajamarca is a celebration that takes place every year, 40 days before Lent in the town of Cajamarca, Peru.
Las diferentes etnias y culturas toman lugar en la Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria de Puno para venerar a la imagen con sus bailes y música

Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno, Peru

The Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is an annual celebration that was cataloged Immaterial Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in the month of November 2014, since it has a great amount of cultural, musical and religious elements.