Virgen Del Carmen Paucartambo Festival

Live an incredible experience at the festivities in honor of the patron saint of Paucartambo: the Virgin of Carmen. Also traditionally known as Mamacha Carmen, the Virgin is a reason for celebration for thousands of parishioners and visitors from all over the country who express their devotion to Mamacha in exchange for her blessing and protection. Currently the Virgen del Carmen is Cultural Heritage of the Nation.

ITINERARY

DAY 01 – JULY 15

Departure from Cusco at 1:00 p.m. to Paucartambo located approximately 3 hours from Cusco, during the tour we will observe the famous chullpas of Ninamarca and we will continue passing through the Carlos III colonial bridge until we reach Paucartambo, considered the Folkloric Province of Peru in Honor to the Virgin of Carmen. We will enjoy the tributes to the Virgen del Carmen and likewise, we will be able to taste the different dishes that the locals offer during these festivities (not included); At midnight we will begin the 3-hour journey to “Los Tres Cruces” where we will wait for Sunrise.

*There is no established overnight location, you will rest in transportation during the tour.

DAY 02 – JULY 16

We will return to Paucartambo for breakfast (not included) and we will have the morning free to explore the area. At noon, we will go to the temple to participate in the Central Mass and in the beautiful procession of the Patroness of Paucartambo: Virgen del Carmen, we will be surrounded by different traditional dances and songs. Around 3:00 p.m., we will board our transportation to return to Cusco, where we will arrive at approximately 6:00 p.m.

INCLUDED

Transfer in tourist transport from and to Cusco.
Professional Spanish/English guide
1 Box Lunch
Assistance throughout the tour.

NOT INCLUDED

Meals, except those mentioned (during the festivals you can buy meals from the locals and thus taste traditional dishes)
Additional features
Tips

WE RECOMMEND BRINGING

Warm clothing
Jackets / Coats for the cold
Gloves
Scarves
Caps
Sports shoes
Sunscreen
Binoculars
Snacks

NOTES:

In our shared services, we will pick up our clients from their hotel as long as it is in the city center.
In our shared services, at the end of the tour, we leave our clients in a place close to the Main Plaza, it is easier to return to their hotel on foot than to go by bus, since the traffic is terrible. If your hotel is far from the city center, bring extra cash to take a taxi.
The pick-up and arrival times are referential, this will depend on the traffic that may be found on the streets or the delay of other clients, our assistant will arrive at your hotel on time, but sometimes the transportation could be delayed a few minutes.
Tips for guides are not included or required