Anyone in the area of southern Peru should head to Puno this coming month, due to the amazing Virgen de la Candelaria festival taking place there. Whilst the first ceremonial day is on the 2nd February, the main attraction is the following week with the dance and song competition in the Puneño stadium, where thousands of people flock to watch the proceedings.

For the rest of the month, Puno continues to celebrate with traditional songs, dances and alcohol, so even if you can’t make the principal weekends, turning up on any day of the month will see you enter the party. From Cusco, it makes for a great weekend for AMAUTA Spanish students, leaving the Friday evening and returning in time for Spanish classes on Monday, plus you can benefit from the student and cash discounts available when you book at the school administration in Cusco.

This trip, done with AMAUTAs partner Travel Agency Dos Manos Peru, includes transfers from and returning to Cusco, as well as entrance to the stadium to watch the 200 music and 150 dance groups unfold in front of your eyes. It may also be worth combining this trip with an island tour to the islands of Uros, Taquila or Amantani, on lake Titicaca. Whatever your plans for February, let them include this incredible Festival in Puno; you’ll not regret it and never forget it!

For more information just contact Dos Manos Perú in Cusco
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