EventsVeneration of the Holy Cross — May Cross
On May 3 the Holy Cross is venerated in Catacaos and Ayabaca; Sechura celebrates the Three Crosses (May 3–5) and Huancabamba the Feast of the Crosses (May 19).
Events
Carnival of Catacaos
- Starts January 20 every year; weekends until the closing parade (February–March)
- Free entry
- Catacaos
About this place
The Catacaos Carnival is one of the most emblematic celebrations of the Piura calendar. Every January 20 the mayor throws the first bucket of water and Fire Station No. 40 opens the party with the manguerazo.
What to bring: light clothes that can get wet, sunscreen and a willingness to dance.
How to get there
12 km southwest of Piura city (about 20 minutes by car or public transport).
Activities
- Opening manguerazo
- Colorful comparsas
- Yunza contests
- Grand float parade
Services
- Local gastronomy
- Tallán crafts
- Public transport from Piura
Keep exploring
Other places in Catacaos and events
EventsHoly Week of Catacaos — National Cultural Heritage
The greatest expression of Catholic devotion in Piura, National Cultural Heritage since 2018: processions, Via Crucis, olive leaves and the traditional Seven Dishes.
Corpus Christi in Catacaos
Eucharistic solemnity of Corpus Christi celebrated in Catacaos with a Blessed Sacrament procession, between May and June each year.
