Visiting Peru in January - April

The rainiest time to visit the Andes and the Amazon, with the Inca Trail closing for the entire month of February. Travel is still attainable, however, and Machu Picchu remains open - it will just be more demanding for those desiring to hike. As February closes, the Inca Trail re-opens and more visitors begin to show up; specifically as Easter arrives. This is also a favored time to vacation for those wanting to combine Peru with a visit to the Galapagos Islands.

Events and Festivals

- Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria (February): The town of Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca celebrates the feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria over a two week period with folkloric music, dance and spectacular costumes.

- Holy Week (March/April): Holy Week brings the celebration of Jesus Christ`s death, burial, and resurrection to Peru’s towns and cities; particularly notable in Cuzco.

- The feast of the Three Kings (6th January): This feast is famous across Latin America, but Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley is an excellent place to celebrate. During the ‘Bajada de Los Reyes’ the town is engulfed with joyous processions, music, and dance.