Celebrating Oktoberfest in Lima, Peru
More than 180 cities worldwide celebrate Germany’s biggest traditional festival, and Lima has been among them since 2002. The popular festival has been celebrated in the Bavarian city of Munich since 1810 and last sixteen days…. unfortunately, Oktoberfest-Peru will only last from Thursday 16th through Sunday 19thth.
More than 25 thousand people are expected to attend this year’s festival in the Explanada Sur of the Monumental Stadium in Ate. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample dishes representative of the cuisine of southern Germany, and Peru’s three largest national beer brands will be present: Cristal, Pilsen Callao, and Cusqueño in its four varieties (Golden, Red Lager, Malt and Wheat). They also will participate in games and contests. The folkloric music and dance group ZUGSPITZMUSIK will provide the entertainment.
Single entrances cost S/25 Peruvian soles on Thursday and Sunday, and S/35 Peruvian soles on Friday and Saturday. You can buy “Duo Tickets” for either Thursday and Sunday together (S/90 Peruvian soles) or for Friday and Saturday together (S/110 Peruvian soles). The “Dúo Oktoberfest” offer includes 2 entrances, 2 beers, and a plate of sausages, chicken, ham, potato salad, sauerkraut, and bread. As always, tickets are available at the Teleticket booths inside the ubiquitous Wong & Metro grocery stores. If you buy online, the tickets will only be delivered to the cardholder, with valid ID.
If you’re staying at Pirwa Inclan B&B in Miraflores, Lima, you can get help from the travel counter in getting tickets and finding the event. Or, let reception know you’re going and we’ll try to get a group together!