Earthquakes

Earthquakes are among the most powerful and terrifying events on earth. Unfortunately for thousands of years they have been a common occurrence in Peru. Although scientists have tried for decades to predict earthquakes, until today we still don’t know when and where to expect the next tremor.

So, if you are living in Peru or just visiting the country, it might be wise to be prepared and know what to do.

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Earthquakes in Peru - Why? & What to do?

Earthquakes in Peru - Why? & What to do?

Earthquakes
Earthquakes are among the most powerful and terrifying events on earth. Unfortunately for thousands of years they have been a common occurrence in Peru. To this day we can't predict earthquakes and never know when and where to expect the next tremor and how bad it will be.
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16th Century Earthquakes

16th Century Earthquakes

Earthquakes
In 1533 - Already two years before the foundation of Lima Hernando Pizarro, the brother of the founder of Lima, was taken aback by a heavy earthquake while searching for a suitable terrain for the new capital. A warning sign which the conquerors ignored! 1555 the city experienced an even stronger earthquake. Many buildings were badly damaged, so...
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17th Century Earthquakes

17th Century Earthquakes

Earthquakes
On the 24th of November 1604 a strong sea-quake with a magnitude of approximately 8.5 to 9.0 hit the southern Peruvian coast destroying Arica (back then Peru, today Chile) completely and causing severe damage in the whole area. The quake was felt even in Arequipa that just a few years before lay in ashes due to heavy earthquakes caused by the er...
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18th Century Earthquakes

18th Century Earthquakes

Earthquakes
On the 28th of October 1746 a massive earthquake, the largest to strike central Peru in recorded history, ravaged Lima, by now a bustling city with 50,000 citizens. This magnitude 8.6 quake completely destroyed Lima and everything else along the central Peruvian coast. According to reports half an hour after the quake, a large tsunami struck the...
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19th Century Earthquakes

19th Century Earthquakes

Earthquakes
In 1868 one of the strongest earthquakes (9.0) since the colonization hit the southern coast of Peru destroying almost completely Arica and Tacna as well as causing sever damages in Moquegua, Molendo, Ilo, Torata and Arequipa. Even Lima experienced strong shocks for around 5 minutes. Around 40,000 fatalities were reported. The tsunamis produced ...
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20th Century Earthquakes

20th Century Earthquakes

Earthquakes
1940 the city of Lima and the nearby areas were shaken by another destructive earthquake at 11.35 am. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was so intense that it was felt throughout Peru and as far as Guayaquil, Ecuador in the north and Arica, Chile in the south. The temblor caused great destruction especially in Lima's city center, in Callao, Chorrillo...
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21st Century Earthquakes

21st Century Earthquakes

Earthquakes
In 2007 two powerful earthquakes shock the area south of Lima at 06.40 pm and 06.42 pm. The epicenters were located 150 km south of Lima. The magnitude 7.9 and 8.2 tremors overlapped and lasted together nearly two minutes. The Ica region was hit hardest, with 70% of the city of Pisco leveled to the ground, the city of Ica, Chincha and villages i...
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Peru Event Calendar

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La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Alta Gama Wine Fest 2022
The Alta Gama Wine Fest, Peru’s and probably Latin America’s most important fair for high-quality wines, is back in its 11th edition at the Country Club Hotel in San Isidro, Lima at the beginning of July.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Friday, 01 July 2022
2
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Alta Gama Wine Fest 2022
The Alta Gama Wine Fest, Peru’s and probably Latin America’s most important fair for high-quality wines, is back in its 11th edition at the Country Club Hotel in San Isidro, Lima at the beginning of July.
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Saturday, 02 July 2022
3
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Date : Sunday, 03 July 2022
4
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Monday, 04 July 2022
5
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Tuesday, 05 July 2022
6
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Wednesday, 06 July 2022
7
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Thursday, 07 July 2022
8
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Friday, 08 July 2022
9
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Saturday, 09 July 2022
10
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Sunday, 10 July 2022
11
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Monday, 11 July 2022
12
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Tuesday, 12 July 2022
13
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Wednesday, 13 July 2022
14
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Date : Thursday, 14 July 2022
15
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Friday, 15 July 2022
16
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Virgen del Carmen celebrations in Peru
Festivals in honor of the Virgen del Carmen are celebrated in various regions in Peru on or around July 16. The festivities include processions, street parades with traditional and indigenous dances, music, colorful costumes and lots of Peruvian food and drinks.
Date : Saturday, 16 July 2022
17
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Pollo a la Brasa Day in Peru
Every year on the third Sunday of July Peruvians celebrate one of their beloved and most consumed dishes: Pollo a la Brasa.
Date : Sunday, 17 July 2022
18
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Monday, 18 July 2022
19
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Tuesday, 19 July 2022
20
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Wednesday, 20 July 2022
21
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Thursday, 21 July 2022
22
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Friday, 22 July 2022
23
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Saturday, 23 July 2022
24
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Pisco Day in Peru
Since 1999, Pisco, Peru's national drink and famous grape brandy, has its very own day of celebrations
Date : Sunday, 24 July 2022
25
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Monday, 25 July 2022
26
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Tuesday, 26 July 2022
27
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Wednesday, 27 July 2022
28
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Fiestas Patrias celebrations - Peru's Independence Day
Fiestas Patrias, Peru’s National Holidays, are probably the most important and most enthusiastically celebrated event of the year in Peru.
Date : Thursday, 28 July 2022
29
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
The Great Military Parade of Peru
As part of the official celebrations of Peru’s National Holiday, the Fiestas Patrias, on July 29 the Great Military Parade of Peru is held in Lima in honor of the Peruvian Armed Forces and National Police of Peru.
Date : Friday, 29 July 2022
30
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Saturday, 30 July 2022
31
La Tarumba in Lima 2022 - Eterno
After two years of compulsory break due to Covid, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, finally pitches their tent in Lima again during the winter months presenting their new show “Eterno” (“Eternal”).
Circo de la Alegría - Circus of Joy 2022 in Lima
Celebrating not only Peru’s “Fiestas Patrias” but as well its 10th anniversary, the Circo de la Alegría (Circus of Joy) lead by Pitillo, “Peru’s first (and most beloved) clown”, returns to Lima in mid-July 2022 with a new show for the whole family.
Date : Sunday, 31 July 2022

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