Cajamarca Carnaval

• Location: Cajamarca, Peru

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week leading up to Ash Wednesday

• Duration: ~7 days (with key events concentrated over 4–5 days)

• Attendance: Tens of thousands annually, mostly domestic visitors

• Venue: Streets and main squares of Cajamarca city

• Organizer: Municipalidad Provincial de Cajamarca and local cultural groups

• Established: Colonial-era roots, influenced by Indigenous and Spanish traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but traditional costumes and face painting are widely used

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes