Month of the Lord of Miracles
18th, 19th and 28th October |
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Señor Cautivo de Ayabaca
October |
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The Lord of Luren Festival
3rd Monday of October |
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Piura Jubilee Week
October |
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“Promised Land of Pozuzo” Eco-tourist Cattle Festival
4th – 8th October |
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Anniversaries of Pucallpa, Districts ofYarinacocha and Masisea, and San Francisco Indigenous Community October 4 – 20 |
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Feast of Santa Fortunata
October 14th |
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San Francisco
October 4th |
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Anniversary of Tingo Maria
15th October |
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Festival of Santa Úrsula
21st October |
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Lord of the Sea
October 28th and 29th |
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Peruvian Music Day - Festival de la musica CRIOLLA
31st October |
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The Lord of the Miracles |
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SITE:
October / Second half
Metropolitan Lima
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Location: downtown Lima (154 masl / 505 fasl).
Climate: humid and warm.
Average temperature: 19ºC (66ºF).
DESCRIPTION:
This image gathers around it the largest numberts of devotees in South America. It dates back to colonial times, when a black slave painted it on the walls of a run-down property. In spite of earthquakes and attempts at erasing it, the miraculous image has remained intact. Thousands of believers dressed in purple habits sing and pray to accompany the image in procession. It is a date to enjoy “turrón de Doña Pepa” (a nougat) and delicious “picarones” (ring-shaped fritters). To honor the Black Christ, bull fighting at Plaza de Acho, gathers the most prestigious bullfighters of Spain and the Americas.
HOW TO GET THERE
Processions in downtown Lima.
Plaza de Acho: Rímac district.
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Señor Cautivo de Ayabaca |
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SITE:
October / Second half
Piura Region
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Location: city of Ayabaca (2700 masl / 8858 fasl).
Climate: partially clouded and chilly at night.
Average temperature: 13°C (55°F).
DESCRIPTION:
Thousands of pilgrims from the north of Peru and the south of Ecuador arrive in Ayabaca to keep their promise of faithfulness to the Captive Christ. Town streets are covered with flower petals and there is a procession of the image -carved in 1751- and the penitents. In pre-Hispanic times the same place was the stage for homage paid to Aypate and La Huaca.
HOW TO GET THERE
By road: Ayabaca, 211 km / 131 miles al northeast of Piura. |
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| Lord of Luren |
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SITE:
October / first Friday to third Monday
Ica Region
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Location: city of Ica (406 masl / 1332 fasl).
Climate: warm.
Average temperature: 19ºC (66ºF).
DESCRIPTION:
The origin of devotion for the Lord of Luren, patron of the city of Ica, dates back to 1570, when it was mysteriously lost in the desert to reappear in a desolate place called Luren, where a small temple and a hospital for Indians were built. On the central day, the wooden image of Christ in agony, accompanied by the Virgin Mary and Magdalene, leaves in procession to parade the entire city all night until dawn.
HOW TO GET THERE
By road: Ica is 300 km / 186 miles (4 h) south of Lima,
By the South Pan-American Highway. |
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Piura Jubilee Week / October
Province of Piura, District of Piura Piura
During this week, the best in music, handicraft, and food of Piura is offered in the framework where artistic, social, and cultural events happen on a daily basis.
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San Francisco / October 4th
Province of La Mar, District of Ayna. AyacuchoFairs and exhibitions, adventure sports activities on the river, hiking, processions, and native dancing
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“Promised Land of Pozuzo” Eco-tourist Cattle Festival / 4th – 8th October
Province of Oxapampa, District of Pozuzo Pasco
An agricultural fair that serves as a backdrop for motocross competitions, cock fights, testing of typical food, and popular dance contests.
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Anniversaries of Pucallpa, Districts ofYarinacocha and Masisea, and San Francisco Indigenous Community – October 4 – 20
Ucayali
The people participate in different cultural activities like food, dance, artistry, painting, and others.
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Feast of Santa Fortunata – October 14th
Province of de Mariscal Nieto, District of Moquegua Moquegua
The devout arrive from different places in order to participate in the procession of Santa Fortunata. In addition, there are fairs and artistic, cultural, and leisure shows.
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Anniversary of Tingo Maria / 15th October
Province of Leoncio Prado, District of Rupa Rupa (Tingo Maria) Huánuco
The celebration begins with a musical show of typical songs and dances of the region. There is also an agricultural, handicraft and tourist fair. In addition, adventure sport competitions take place featuring mountain biking and whitewater rafting on the HuallagaRiver.
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Festival of Santa Úrsula / 21st October
Province of Castilla, District of Viraco. Arequipa
A very popular, grassroots celebration. It is celebrated with the bringing of the “capo”herb, the burning of the “yareta”, evergreen tree, fireworks, masses, and processions. There are also bull fights with Spanish bullfighting apprentices and very traditional cock fights
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Lord of the Sea / October 28th and 29th
Callao
On this day, a carven image of Christ is carried on a platform through the streets. The story goes that in 1756, Mr. and Mrs. Casavilca found this image on the Aguilar Ranch. It was initially named Señor de la Caña (Lord of the Sugar Cane), then Señor Justo Juez (The Just Judge), and finally Señor del Mar (Lord of the Sea).
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Peruvian Music Day / 31st October
Lima
Since the 1940’s, this celebration highlights the importance of the Peruvian Creole music with remembrances, concerts, and parties in private and public locations. The “peñas” are the most frequented public establishments.
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