Public
holidays, Carnival and local fiestas are all big
events in Peru, celebrated with an openness and
a great gusto that gives them enormous appeal
for visitors. The main national holidays take
place over Easter, Christmas and during the
month of October, in that order of importance.
Be aware, though, that during public holidays,
Carnival and even the many local fiestas
everything shuts down: banks, post offices,
information offices, tourist sites and museums.
It is worth planning a little in advance to make
sure that you don't get caught out
Opening hours
Most shops and services in Peru open Monday to
Saturday 9am-5pm or 6pm. Many are open on Sunday
as well, if for more limited hours. Peru's more
important ancient sites and ruins usually have
opening hours that coincide...
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Fiestas, festivals and public holidays
Peruvians love any excuse for a celebration and
the country enjoys a huge number of religious
ceremonies, festivals and local events. Cusco,
in particular, is a great place for both
Christian celebrations and for Inca festivals
like Inti Raymi in June. In...
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