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53 things to do in Peru
Scissors Dance or La Danza de las Tijeras
Head to the ground, one foot up, arms criss-crossed and blades right in front of your face—this is the ancient Dance with Scissors
Fresh Chili Peppers
Choose your level of "chiliness" and try as many kinds of peppers as you can
Wititi Dance
Witi Witi means "making love," so how do you imagine this dance looks like? Colca Valley would be the right place to check it out
Ice Climbing
Snowy peaks look cold and unappealing to some, but in fact they own a very unique and magical beauty
Qoyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival
Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord
Dry Season on the Coast
Beautiful sunsets and a warm ocean breeze make every experience ideal
Cusco Carnival
For those who like crowded and chaotic places with music, dance and other interesting activities, the right time to visit Peru is during the Carnival
Rafting the Urubamba River
This adventure is quite extreme, but its beauty is well worth it
Sandboarding in Huacachina
Have some twists, turns, falls, screams, and fun in a real desert
Avocado
Try not to miss the season of avocado in Peru, and try some signature dishes too!
Surfing
Find your wave and have a perfect ride near the coast of Peru
Guinea Pig Festival
Do you love guinea pigs or 'cuy' in the same way as Peruvians do?
Marine Fauna of the Ballestas Islands
Sea lions, penguins, and pelicans are good neighbours on the Ballestas Islands
Butterflies Drinking Turtle Tears
Can you imagine a more beautiful symbiosis in nature than the one between wise turtles and tiny gentle butterflies?
Salt Harvest at Salinas de Maras
See thousands of salt terraces placed high in the mountains in the Sacred Valley of Incas
Titicaca and other Mountain Lakes
Among high hills and ice glaciers, these lakes hide their stunning beauty
Warachikuy
Inspiring event when young sons of the Incas show their strength and overcome different trials by fire
Inti Raymi Festival
This ancient religious ritual survived till today and represents the most famous festival in Cusco
Peruvian Paso Horse Competitions
These horses are declared part of the cultural heritage of the nation
Rainy Season Trekking
Rain is not forever and even if it is, who said that rainy trekking isn't worthwile!
Pink Dolphin Breeding Season
Believe it or not, but these dolphins do exist. Their skin is pale pink, and males are more pink than females
Ritual Dance Huaconada
It is more than okay to receive a few lashes from the Mayor of Mito for a happy New Year
Flying over the Nazca Lines during the Dry Months
Be prepared to meet two thousand year old art
Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
This is one of the biggest carnivals in Peru, which combines both Christian and prehispanic rituals
Fiesta De Las Cruces
This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill
Bullfighting Season in Lima
This show isn't for the faint-hearted, but for some, this tradition is a work of art
Hiking in National Reserve Lomas de Lachay in its Greenest Months
This place is where magic and mystery comes together with no artificial intrusion
Virgen del Carmen
Towns of Paucartambo and Pisac near Cusco are home to a festival dedicated to Virgen del Carmen, a ceremony well worth attending
Yawar Fiesta or Festival of Blood
Though cruel and bloody, this event symbolizes the fight for freedom in Peru
Paucartambo Festival
Learn about Peruvian history, pay respect to the dead, honor the Virgin, and try not to lose your head in the craziness of this event
Takanakuy—the Fighting Festival
Any plans for Christmas? What about taking part in a traditional fight in Peru?
Cielo de Brujas or Sky of Witches
Peruvian sunsets are worth a moment to stop doing everything and just enjoy it
Trekking to Pongo de Mainique
Check out this truly fantastic way with great nature, extreme views, and encounters with local culture—a great experience for all!
Dry Season in the Andes and Amazon
Warm weather and long sunny days provide us with an ideal opportunity to reveal the gems of Peruvian nature
Rainy Season in the Andes and Amazon
Rain brings exceptional beauty and power to the mountainous landscapes and wild Amazon jungles
Hot Springs
Take some time in your exploration to relax in healing hot springs between the green hills of the Andes
Q’eswachaka Bridge Weaving
This Inca bridge is a connection between the past and the present, and its renovation is a real tradition for locals
Carnival
The mix of Catholic and Inca traditions result in very special festivities
Cajamarca Carnival (Carnaval de Cajamarca)
One of the best carnival celebrations in South America
Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Discover unique Easter traditions of Cusco, Ayacucho, and Arequipa
Lima–Huancayo Train
The highest railaway in the Americas is an amazing Andean adventure