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Great Amazon River Raft Race
The longest raft race in the world flows between Nauta and Iquitos in September or early
October.
La Virgen del Rosario
On October 4, this saint's celebration comes to Lima, Arequipa and Cuzco.
El Señor de los Milagros
Celebrated with processions all over Peru, the biggest Lord of the Miracles celebration is
held in Lima. Expect to see a lot of Peruvians decked out in purple.
November
A good month for festivals, it's worth checking out the wild celebrations in Puno.
Todos Santos (All Saints' Day)
All Saints' Day is November 1, and many Peruvians head to mass.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
On November 2 food, drink and flowers are taken to family graves. It's especially colorful
in the Andes.
Puno Week
Starting November 5, this weeklong festival in Puno involves several days of spectacular
costumes and street dancing to celebrate the legendary emergence of the first Inca, Manco
Cápac from Lake Titicaca.
