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Señor de los Milagros & the Purple Month in Lima

October 1, 2015 Pirwa

Each year, on October 28^th, the largest religious procession in South America takes to the streets of Lima in honor of the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros). The city is overtaken by a festival atmosphere and by the color which believers don throughout the month in a show of devotion- even the city’s soccer team changes into purple. Because of an image painted by an Angolan slave centuries ago, October in Lima is known as the Purple Month and is marked by festivities and the year’s most prestigious bullfights. October even has its own pastry that bakeries and street vendors throughout the city hawk with enthusiasm: the Turrón de Doña Pepa.

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The Bullfighting Season in Lima Approaches

September 29, 2015 Pirwa

Although bullfights take place in Lima, Peru throughout the year, it is during the November bullfighting season that the most prestigious bullfighters of Spain and the Americas come together to compete in the world’s second-oldest bullring, the 244 year old Plaza de Acho. The season is always tied into the Señor de los Milagros festival celebrations, and as such is called the Feria Taurina del Sr de los Milagros.

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All Saints Day & Day of the Dead in Peru

September 23, 2015 Pirwa

In Peru, All Saints Day (Día de Todos los Santos Vivos) and Day of the Dead (Día de los Difuntos) are celebrated by picnicking with the deceased. As in other Latin American countries, the belief that souls visit the earth on this day inspires families to bring offerings and share meals with departed family members. Large cemeteries throughout the country suddenly fill with color, barking vendors, street musicians, flowers, families, food and alcohol in lively celebrations that contrast starkly with traditions in other countries.

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5 Scenic Natural Reserves Near Lima

September 16, 2015 Pirwa

Lima, the capital of Peru, boasts plenty of the urban perks of a large city, from five-star dining to impressive museums. Nature-lovers, however, might want to venture outside of the city, where one doesn’t have to travel far to reach landscapes full of vegetation, abundant wildlife, archaeological remains and historical trails.

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Make the Most of Your Layover in Lima

September 8, 2015 Pirwa

Frequent business travelers have made the capital city of Peru the most visited city in the country, even more than Cusco. Also boosting its numbers, Lima is a layover city on many flights throughout Peru and South America. While we think Lima is worth an official visit, you can still take in some of the sights and sounds of the City of Kings even if you don’t have more a full day to spare.