Other things to do

Mazelike Monastery in Arequipa Dune Buggy Riding in Huacachina, Ica Take a dip in Inca baths Aji de Gallina Wildlife at Tambopata Adobe City of Chan Chan Drink coca leaf tea Limas Organic Market

Easter is one of the most captivating celebrations of Peru's central highlands. It is a beautiful Catholic Festivity of pious expressions of faith, breath-taking flower carpet exhibitions, fireworks displays, bull chases, and reenactments of various scenes from the Passion of Christ. During this week, Semana Santa, all of Ayacucho participates in a series of somber religious processions. One of the most engaging displays is a reenactment of Christ arriving in Nazareth, where a statue of him is paraded. on a white mule, followed by crowds of people carrying golden palm leaves. Perhaps the most reverent of ceremonies is a candlelit procession of statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary during which all the lights in the city are turned off (shown here). Without a doubt Ayacucho makes of Easter one of Peru’s most devout religious festivals.