With the possibility of getting an outlet to the outside in a context of cheap prices outside, Latin America It has thousands of destinations to discover. Among them is Fistin Peru.
In addition to being the home of the imposing Lake Titicaca, Puno is also a city full of mysticism and millenary history that, every February, becomes a scenario of color, music and devotion with the Feast of the Virgen de la Candelariawhich brings together tourists from all over the world who seek to know and be part of one of the most important religious celebrations in South America.
The Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria It is characterized by being a great party with dances, competitions, parades, a lot of color and religious fervor in which about 40,000 dancers and 200 musical bands participate. It goes back to the colonial era, and has as its roots the Catholic traditions and symbolic elements of the Andean worldview. Because of its cultural and religious importance in 2014, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was declared by UNESCO.
The celebrations extend for two weeks, in which thousands of dancers take to the streets dressed in typical garments with a lot of color, brightness and fine embroidery, and some striking boots with bells that sound at every step. They, With their contagious rhythm and overflowing joy, they dance for hours in honor of the Virgin and win the applause of the crowd that admires their tireless dance steps.
On February 2, all meet in the atrium of the Church of San Juan Bautista, where the traditional procession of the image of the Virgin is carried out through the main streets of the city, accompanied by music, dances and an emotional participation of families, who deliver sentences and requests.
One of the most anticipated moments are the two large native dances and light costume competitions, which take place in a stadium in the area and that are broadcast nationwide. In addition, the traditional parade brings together about 200 folk sets, in which Quechua and Aymara communities throughout the region participate.
Thus, Puno becomes the stage of the largest festival of Peru in which Virgen de la CandelariaPatron of Puno, is venerated by the inhabitants of the region, who year after year renew their faith and celebrate their cultural identity.
Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria Peru
THE TREASURES OF PUNO
If you plan to visit Puno in Februaryprepare to live an unforgettable experience in one of the most emblematic celebrations in Peru. Take advantage of your stay in this region to learn about other important destinations such as the Lake Titicacathe highest navigable lake (3810 meters above sea level).
There you can know the impressive floating islands such as the UROSa population that has built its houses and boats with Totora, an aquatic plant in the area; Taquilean island with extraordinary views of the Lake and whose textile art was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; and the Amantaní Islandone of the most extensive in Titicaca, where you can live the fabulous experience of community tourism that will allow to know the customs and traditions of its inhabitants.
How to get to Puno
Puno is a great option to visit in Peru. It is an hour and a half of flight from Lima to the International Airport of the city of Juliaca, which is to 50 minutes away from Puno.
Different airlines reach this exotic destination that has attractions of all kinds. Currently, you can travel from the cities of Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba and jumps to the city of Lima, capital of Peru, and from there take a flight to the city of Puno.
Source: Ambito
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