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Masked dancers in woven costumes fill the square in front of the church during the Virgen del Carmen festival in Paucartambo
Festival of the Virgen del Carmen, Paucartambo 2027, Cusco, 2024“Danza Qhapaq Qolla de Paucartambo” by Mica.v.w, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Festival of the Virgen del Carmen, Paucartambo

The Festival of the Virgen del Carmen, Paucartambo, is a celebration in Paucartambo, in the Cusco region of Peru, usually held in July; the 2027 dates are not confirmed yet.

Usually in July · 2027 dates TBCPaucartambo, Cusco, Peru

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Event
Festival of the Virgen del Carmen, Paucartambo

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Where
Paucartambo, Cusco, Peru

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When
Usually in July · 2027 dates TBC

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Nearest airports
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), 5 km away in a straight line

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About Festival of the Virgen del Carmen, Paucartambo

A regional culture office describes the Virgen del Carmen festival as the most important celebration in Paucartambo. It brings together communities from the Antisuyo and Qollasuyo regions for a display of dances that tell myths, rites and stories.

The festival takes place in Paucartambo, in the Cusco region of Peru. It usually falls in July, but the dates for 2027 have not been confirmed, so check the situation before planning travel. The Municipalidad Provincial de Paucartambo is the organiser named as the official source.

Visitors return to Paucartambo year after year for the festival, when the squares and streets fill with colour, music and dancing.

What happens

The activities held in honour of the Virgin, known locally as Mamacha del Carmen, open with the traditional Misa de Despierto. This liturgical act is described as full of symbolism and devotion.

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