Señor de los Temblores in Cusco 2027 (Holy Monday)
About
On Holy Monday, Cusco's patron image — the Lord of the Earthquakes (Taytacha Temblores) — is carried in a vast procession through the historic centre, showered with red ñuk'chu blossoms by tens of thousands of devotees. Cusco's most important Holy Week event.
Highlights
- Crucifix carried from the Cathedral around the Plaza de Armas before ~80,000 worshippers
- Devotees shower the image with red ñuk'chu flowers
- A vivid fusion of Andean and Catholic tradition opening Cusco's Holy Week
Practical tips
- Date moves with Easter; in 2027 Holy Monday falls on March 22
- Arrive early to claim a spot around the Plaza de Armas
- The procession runs through the late afternoon and into the evening
Where it is
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