JANUARY & FEBRUARY ... San Sebastian, Virgen de Belen, and San Blas Virgen Purified 
SAN SEBASTIAN PATRON
San Sebastian Temple
The biggest celebration (as a way of pomp and celebration), The festival lasts from several days before the novenas of dances in the evening, a day before the 3 pm parade starts input. With the participation of all the dances and other components of the party (stewards, bands, guests, etc). The dances will be from the main avenue to enter the plaza where they perform a dance of greeting, at night there are castles and fireworks, mortars and bands of musicians, accompanied by musical performances throughout the district. The next day festival celebrates the Mass and various liturgical celebrations at (even in restaurants) Church of San Sebastian. At noon the image of the pattern out in procession accompanied by all their dances. Through the main streets of his district, to reach the square bless all his people and enters his temple to corpus. The next day dances goodbye to the image and leaves the procession of a statue of the Virgin Mary as part of the farewell party. Getting to San Sebastian is possible by public transport (Batman, Fast Service, Express San Sebastian, Lord of the Cabildo, satellite, etc.), taxi from the center of the city the price fluctuates according to the distance and time (4.30 or 5.00 soles during the day and at night one or two suns sun) The food at the party throughout the district and there are many positions Traditional food restaurants prices fluctuate depending on the serving plate, the chiriuchu this to 15.00 soles, the dish of pork rinds (simple) to 6.00 soles, try the soup of pears is the name given to the festival (Perachapchy). For all events are recommended to go early and "make the site" as the influx of people is massive. Be careful with your character and avoid fights, bring rain poncho, dress warmly and wear a cap because sometimes leaves the sun king unexpected (so say that mountain sky can not be trusted). Appreciate how to upload the image by Mozada Sebastiana, is very peculiar, and beware of Orqo Saqras, are very mischievous.
VIRGIN QUEEN "MAMACHA" BETHLEHEM
Bethlehem Temple
's mother is held in Cusco yesterday with mass, fireworks, bands and bombards sound throughout all holidays. The main day after the fiesta Mass accompanied musically by chaynes (singing in Quechua) the virgin leaves at 2:30 pm to tour the perimeter of the square of Bethlehem, to see her walk slowly following the weight of their litter is a wonderful experience to get to the square during these two days you can see some places (tents) food (Chiriuchu, pork rinds, etc) and beverages, but if you want a more "closed" after the procession can visit the "traditions of Cusco." Recommend wearing a hat and a poncho. Santiago Express can climb, Huancaro (00.70 Cents entire passage may be subject to change) or taxi (Prices subject to change depending on the distance, the place may be from 2.50 to 3.00 soles).
VIRGIN PURIFIED "OF THE CANDELARIA"
the church of San Pedro
A day earlier celebrated Mass yesterday, then burn castles and devotees dancing happily in front of the temple are the band of musicians k'aperos. The image that comes this day is not the same as out on the feast of Corpus although many similarities. The central day (02 February) is celebrated, the party close to noon, for then the image in the afternoon at about 2:00 pm out in procession around New High, reaching Umanchata and return by Street Hospital. The plaza of San Pedro is close to downtown, so it can be accessible by foot, passing cars are the same Almudena will rise, or those who go down to Ttio or San Jeronimo. As for the food you can eat in the market (the dish does not rise to 05.00 soles) unfortunately there are not many food stalls that particular day when hardly be appreciated traditional food stalls (Chiriuchu), bring rain poncho and hat.
PATTERN SAN BLAS
the church of San Blas
central celebrations begin on January 2 the evening, in which the pattern is drawn on the door to chair the conclusion of the night. It is celebrated with fireworks, dances and dance by the band of musicians.
next day liturgical celebration is held at 11 am and 30 am, so that later the picture comes on the shoulder of the brotherhood in procession through the square of San Blas hill Limacpampa reaching large, then the culture to Retirement Jiron chihuampata then climb up to reach the square. And the pace of "sanbleña" get to the temple court, for San Blas on his blessing to the Catholic people gathered in the square. and saved until Wednesday 22 June, which will rise again for Santa Clara to celebrate Corpus Christi. To go to San Blas I would drive by taxi to the vans will make it very far. On foot (even sacrificed) is less than 20 minutes from downtown. and can be seen during the Archbishop's Palace Museum and then the stone of twelve angles, and why not! workshops and craft shops Cusco. About food, in the plaza are stalls of traditional food (Chiriuchu, pork cracklings) and drinks. Dress properly for moments of intense sun and ready for a heavy rain.
