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National GeographicAug 26, 2026

7 of Latin America's Unmissable Festivals

Music, dance and ancient traditions take centre stage at Latin America’s most spectacular festivals, offering an unforgettable insight into the region’s rich cultural heritage.

7 festivals in this story
  • Tapati Rapa NuiFestivalCelebrates Polynesian heritage with sport, music, and dance.
  • Elsewhere
  • Belize Chocolate FestivalFestivalPunta Gorda, BelizeThree-day event dedicated to chocolate in the Toledo district.
  • Noche de los BrujosFestivalCatemaco, MexicoAnnual festival on Cerro Mono Blanco for spiritual cleansing.
  • Fiesta de la CandelariaFestivalPuno, PeruHonors the Virgin Mary and Pachamama with music and dance.
  • Inti RaymiFestivalCusco, PeruModern revival of the Inca Festival of the Sun.
  • Festa de IemanjáFestivalSalvador, BrazilOfferings to Iemanjá, goddess of the sea, on Rio Vermelho beach.
  • Oruro CarnivalFestivalOruro, Bolivia
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