Puno Anniversary Festival

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Cultural & TraditionalPuno
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsPuno's anniversary carries double historical
LanguageSpanish and QuechuaCurrency: PEN
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Puno Anniversary Festival in Puno

Puno marks its founding each November 4, commemorating the 1668 establishment of the Spanish villa of San Carlos de Puno by Viceroy Conde de Lemos on the shore of Lake Titicaca. The Semana Jubilar brings civic parades, folk dance performances, and cultural events to a city later declared Peru's official Capital of Folklore.

Puno's identity as a city is inseparable from its calendar of festivals, and its own anniversary sits at the center of that civic life.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Puno's anniversary carries double historical weight: the city's founding on November 4, 1668, and its formal designation as Capital del Folklore Peruano by government decree on November 7, 1985, a title recognizing the more than 350 dances documented in the region

02

The mystery stays covered

Because Puno already hosts one of the Andes' most elaborate folk calendars, built around dozens of dance troupes and musical ensembles, the anniversary week doubles as a showcase for that living folklore tradition against the backdrop of Lake Titicaca, at over 3,800 meters one of the highest navigable lakes in the world

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Puno's founding is dated to November 4

Water and renewal

Living ritual

when Viceroy Conde de Lemos

The sacred route

Living ritual

Pedro Antonio Fernandez de Castro

The local code

Living ritual

formalized the Spanish villa on the site of the earlier indigenous settlement of San Juan Bautista

Tradition 5

Living ritual

following a bando issued November 3

Tradition 6

Living ritual

The city later merged its Spanish and native populations under the name Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion y San Carlos

Tradition 7

Living ritual

was raised to city status in 1805

Tradition 8

Living ritual

and became capital of its own department after the Tupac Amaru II rebellion reorganized regional administration

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Puno Anniversary Festival, plan transport around the exact Puno venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Puno sits above 3,800 meters on the altiplano, so expect intense daytime sun alongside cold mornings and evenings even in early November. Warm layers, a hat for sun and cold alike, and...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Puno Anniversary Festival, stay near the part of Puno you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

PEN

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.84 S, 70.02 WOpen in Google Maps

Puno, Puno, Peru

Nearest airportJUL — Inca Manco Capac
TransportFor Puno Anniversary Festival, plan transport around the exact Puno venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Puno Anniversary Festival, stay near the part of Puno you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Puno via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Puno, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearPuno sits above 3,800 meters on the altiplano, so expect intense daytime sun alongside cold mornings and evenings even in early November. Warm layers, a hat for sun and cold alike, and comfortable shoes for standing through parades are recommended; altitude acclimatization is worth planning for visitors arriving from lower elevations.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Peru and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Puno Anniversary Festival?

Puno Anniversary Festival is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Puno Anniversary Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Puno, Peru. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Puno, Puno, Peru

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLportal.munipuno.gob.pe
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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