Áspero Raymi is a cultural festival held at Supe Puerto, tied to the ancient fishing settlement of Áspero, closely linked to Caral, the oldest known city in the Americas at roughly 5,000 years old. The name combines the archaeological site with raymi, the Quechua word for festival.
The Supe Valley on Peru's central coast holds some of the oldest evidence of urban civilization anywhere in the Americas.
Áspero was an ancient fishing settlement closely tied to Caral, the oldest documented city in the Americas, predating Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec by roughly 1,500 years
A festival held at Supe Puerto connects a small modern fishing town directly to the deepest layer of Andean civilization, one that developed independently along Peru's coast long before the Inca period that dominates most popular understanding of ancient Peru
Commemoration of Norte Chico and Caral-Supe civilization heritage
alongside likely local fishing-community customs of Supe Puerto
Dates TBA · Usually April
Use the event area in Supe Puerto to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Coastal desert clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes for archaeological terrain.
At Aspero Raymi, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.
For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Supe Puerto.
Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.
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Aspero Raymi is listed for Past edition: 24–25 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.
The festival is listed in Supe Puerto, Peru. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.
2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.
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Supe Puerto, Lima Region, Peru
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