Enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience in Puno during the Festival of the Virgin of Candelaria. Journey along the mystical Aymara Route, explore the temples of Lampa, the enigmatic Aramu Muru Gateway, and the imposing *chullpas* of Sillustani. Sail across Lake Titicaca to the Uros Islands and witness the street processions, parades of veneration, and the Grand Dance Competition firsthand.
Reception in Juliaca and a tour of Lampa: San Santiago Church, the ossuary, and the replica of *Pietà*. Enjoy a tasting of *chicharrón de alpaca* before the transfer to Puno.
Visit the Temple of Fertility in Chucuito, the Molloco Chullpas, and the Aramu Muru Portal. Enjoy a traditional lunch before witnessing the Eve of the
Octave.
Experience the energy of the Grand Dance Competition, featuring over 80 troupes
paying tribute to the Virgin of Candelaria in a spectacular display of costumes, music, and color.
In the afternoon, explore the imposing chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani overlooking Lake Umayo and learn about the ancestral customs of the Atuncolla community.
Morning boat trip to the floating totora reed islands on Lake Titicaca. In the afternoon, witness the fervor of the First Day of Veneration during the city's street processions.
Enjoy the elegance of the second day of the parade from a reserved box
seat before your private transfer to
Juliaca Airport for your
departing flight.
An exclusive celebration of the Feast of Candlemas, combined with the Aymara Route, Aramu Muru, Sillustani, and a boat trip on Lake Titicaca.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Living Folklore | Mysticism | Aymara Culture
Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria (February)
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