Virgen del Carmen
Paucartambo - 2nd week of July (15-16)

Four hours from Cusco, in the town of Paucartambo, thousands of devotees hold festivals in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, locally known as Mamacha Carmen, patron saint of the mestizo population.

Independence Day
Pan-Peruvian - July 28 & 29

Across the country, Peruvians hold patriotic celebrations to remember the Declaration of Peru's Independence (July 28, 1821) by the Libertador Jose de San Martin.
In Lima and cities across Peru, even in remote communities, homes fly the Peruvian flag from the beginning of July. On the following day, a military parade is held in downtown Lima. In various parts of the country, Peruvians also hold agricultural and livestock fairs (Cajamarca, Piura, Monsefu) together with three festivals that are the soul of Creole culture: cockfighting, bullfighting and Peruvian Paso horses exhibitions.