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Official Program: Inti Raymi & the Anniversary Celebrations of Cusco (second two weeks)

May 19, 2015 Pirwa

During the last two weeks of June, there will be ten parades, three open-air concerts with light shows and the occasional fireworks, some food fairs, the legendary Inti Raymi Sun Festival, and much ringing of bells, raising of flags, and firing of guns. Here’s the official program for Inti Raymi and the second two weeks of Cusco’s anniversary month celebrations (the anniversary program for the first two weeks can be found here). The most elaborate events are in red so you know what to prioritize, but do as much as you can and don’t miss the fun!

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The Official Program: Corpus Christi & the Anniversary Celebrations of Cusco (first two weeks)

May 18, 2015 Pirwa

We’ve finally got the official schedule for Cusco’s Corpus Christi Festival and the first two weeks of Cusco’s anniversary month! It all starts with the official launch on Sunday, May 31st and is chock full of processions and parades. If you’re confused about some of the events planned, take a look back at our recent post Racing Saints and Guinea Pigs to learn about how Corpus Christi is celebrated in Cusco. Without further ado:

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The 3 Suns of Tres Cruces Lookout near Paucartambo

May 14, 2015 Pirwa

The town of Paucartambo, famed for its Virgin del Carmen Festival, is located just 68 miles southeast of Cusco and is easily accessed by car (3hrs) or bus (4-5hrs). One can travel the newly paved road from Cusco to Paucartambo by early morning bus. At points, it narrows to a single line bordered by a steep drop into the valley. For many, Paucartambo is a mere stopping point en route to Tres Cruces lookout at Acjanaco Pass and the Peruvian Amazon vía Manu Biosphere Reserve, one of the most biodiverse areas in the world.

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The Vivid & Exciting Virgin of Paucartambo Festival

May 13, 2015 Pirwa

Just four hours from the Imperial City of the Incas, Cusco, is the scenic colonial town of Paucartambo, instantly recognizable with its red-roofed mud-brick homes. Once a year this sleepy town bursts into bright colors and frenzied activity. From all over Peru people gather to celebrate Paucartambo´s Virgen of Carmen Festival. From July 15^th-18^th devotees and revelers venerate the Mamacha Carmen, patron of the mestizos.

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Racing Saints & Guinea Pigs: Corpus Christi in Cusco

May 11, 2015 Pirwa

When the Saints Come Marching In…

The best place to celebrate Corpus Christi is in Cusco, where the event takes on a character not found anywhere else. Saints and Virgins lavishly adorned in elaborate clothing and ornaments process along the same streets where, in the time of the Inca Empire, richly attired and bejeweled mummies once processed. For Cusco, this is the year’s most important and extravagant religious festival.

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