Virgen del Carmen in Pisac 2026
About
Each July the Sacred Valley town of Pisac celebrates the Virgen del Carmen with masses, processions and colourful traditional dances around its main square and famous market town.
Highlights
- Masses, processions and traditional Andean dances in Pisac
- Coincides with the famous Virgen del Carmen festivities elsewhere in the Cusco region
- Pairs with Pisac's renowned artisan market and Inca ruins
Practical tips
- Pisac is ~1.5 h from the valley centre — an easy add-on to a market day
- Dates cluster around 16 July; confirm the programme locally
Where it is
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