Día de la Purísima Concepción

Many consider the feast to be a day to spend with relatives and loved ones, choosing to gather and attend mass, parades and processions as well as celebrating with firework displays, family meals and cultural festivities.

While each region in Peru celebrates in their own special way, during a visit to Cusco you can join churchgoers in their local parade, with some members carrying statues of the Virgin Mary – everyone is welcome! In addition to the religious ceremonies in Cusco, revellers merge the festivities with ancient Andean traditions, with local music and dances being performed throughout the city. It is truly a marvel to behold so much respect for the tradition and heritage of Peruvian people.