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La Virgen del Carmen
This holiday (July 16) is mainly celebrated in the southern Andes, and is particularly im-
portant in Pisac and Cuzco. The Virgin is the patron of
mestizos
(people of mixed indigen-
ous and Spanish decent).
Fiestas Patrias (National Independence Days)
Independence from Spain is celebrated nationwide on July 28 and 29, with festivities in
the southern Andes beginning with the Feast of St James (Santiago) on July 25. Good luck
trying to find a seat on a bus or a plane during this time.
July
Traditional bamboo flute playing, Puno
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