PeruNorth's musings on events & destinations in Northern Peru, Amazonia ... and beyond. Detailed tour reviews.
Jon Hatchett first contacted PeruNorth way back in March 2022, with a plan for his family to visit his brother, David - who was born in England, but lives in Lima - and then explore the rest of Peru.
As time went by, the trip expanded to be a 6-week highlights of South America itinerary, that finally took place in July and August of 2025.
Carnival - the exuberant celebration that precedes the Christian observance of Lent - is most closely associated with Brazil, and especially Rio de Janeiro with its famous Sambodromo floats and dancers. Nonetheless, there are carnival festivities throughout Latin America, with Peru being no exception.
Arguably the best-known in Peru is the Carnaval de Cajamarca, a vibrant and colorful festival celebrated in the city of Cajamarca.
