Tapati Rapa Nui, Hanga Roa

National GeographicAug 26

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.

Celebrates Polynesian heritage with sport, music, and dance.

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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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7 of Latin America's Unmissable Festivals