- What it is: A religious festival that combines Catholic beliefs with ancient Andean rituals. During the festival, thousands of pilgrims walk to the Qoyllur Rit’i glacier, at an altitude of over 4,700 meters (15,400 feet), to perform religious ceremonies.
- When: It takes place in May or June, approximately 58 days after Easter. In 2026, the dates are from June 4th to 7th.
- Where: On Mount Sinakara, outside of Cusco.
- Why to visit: This is a unique spiritual experience, not as touristy as Inti Raymi, and it provides a rare glimpse into the authentic rituals and devotion of the local Andean communities.
In this May 23, 2016 photo, pilgrims wait for the start of a procession to the Sanctuary of the Lord of the Qoyllur Rit’i, as part of the the syncretic festival of the same name, translated from the Quechua language as Snow Star, in the Sinakara Valley, in Peru’s Cusco region. Tens of thousands of pilgrims crowd into the Andean valley, with dancers in multi-layered skirts and musicians with drums and flutes performing non-stop for the three-day festival. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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