---
title: "Veneration of the Holy Cross — May Cross"
id: "cruz-de-mayo-piura"
category: "patronal"
zone: "Catacaos"
coordinates: { lat: -5.2664, lng: -80.6853 }
price: "Free entry"
hours: "May 3 every year (Three Crosses: May 3–5; Huancabamba Crosses: May 19)"
address: "Churches of Catacaos, Ayabaca, Sechura and Huancabamba"
url: "https://www.mipiura.com/en/patronal/cruz-de-mayo-piura/"
verified: false
source: "MiPiura.com - Plataforma Turística Oficial de Piura"
---

# Veneration of the Holy Cross — May Cross

The Veneration of the Holy Cross (May 3) is celebrated in the region's temples: in Catacaos and Ayabaca with Masses and cross processions; in Sechura with the Three Crosses (May 3–5) and in Huancabamba with the Feast of the Crosses on May 19.

## Datos Clave / Quick Facts
- **Zona:** Catacaos (Churches of Catacaos, Ayabaca, Sechura and Huancabamba)
- **Coordenadas GPS:** -5.2664, -80.6853
- **Precio:** Free entry
- **Horario:** May 3 every year (Three Crosses: May 3–5; Huancabamba Crosses: May 19)
- **Servicios:** Temple and square festivities, Local gastronomy, Intercity transport
- **Actividades:** Holy Cross Masses, Processions with adorned crosses, Fireworks and bands

## Cómo Llegar
Celebrated in several temples across the region; the closest point to Piura is Catacaos (12 km).

## Información Detallada
La Fiesta de la Cruz de Mayo conmemora el hallazgo de la Santa Cruz y se celebra cada 3 de mayo. En Piura se vive en Catacaos y Ayabaca; en Sechura como Las Tres Cruces (del 3 al 5 de mayo) y en Huancabamba con la Fiesta de las Cruces el 19 de mayo.

**Qué llevar:** protección solar, agua y efectivo.

## Cita Oficial
MiPiura. (2026). *Veneration of the Holy Cross — May Cross*. Guía Turística de Piura. https://www.mipiura.com/en/patronal/cruz-de-mayo-piura/