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La Candelaria

Bolognesi 292 | Barranco, Lima, Peru
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Ranked #48 of 104 attractions in Lima
5.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Events started at 10.30, we stayed for two hours (we bought no meal, only went for show that costs 35 sol per pax). Show alternated between Folk dance and live folk music where people could go dancing. Appears mostly local people with big groups celebrating birthday (?), young and old enjoying themselves. We liked the show, friendly people and in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
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La Candelaria is a Peruvian Non-Governmental Organization that is dedicated to preserving Peruvian culture. They put on this traditional pena which is a great mix of traditional dancing and costumes, with traditional Peruvian pena music and dancing. The dancers come out and perform, then the next song is open to the public and everyone comes to the stage and starts... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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