Puno is known as the folklore capital of Peru, and its festivals are among the liveliest in South America.
Feb 2-12
Festival de la Virgen de la Candelaria, with hundreds of dance and music groups celebrating around the town, with non-stop drinking and celebrations. Possibly the liveliest festival in Peru.
Feb
Carnaval celebrations, with much drinking and dancing.
Mar 8
Fiesta de San Juan de Dios, celebrated around the Church of San Juan in Puno. Musical groups and dancers venerate the saint.
May 2 ? 5
Feria de las Alasita, in which miniature models of every day items, such as houses and cars, are sold. These are then taken to challadores, who bless them, and it is said that during the year the owner of the miniature will receive a full-size version of their acquisition.
Sep 24
Fiesta de Nuesta Seņora de las Mercedes, with fairs and celebrations for 8 days.
Nov 4
Anniversary of Puno.
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