EventsFeast of the Lord of Agony — Bernal
Every January 18 the district of Bernal, in Sechura, celebrates the Lord of Agony with Masses and popular festivities.
Events
Feast of Our Lady of Mercedes "La Mechita" — Paita
- September 24 every year (walking pilgrimage starts one or two days earlier)
- Free entry
About this place
La devoción a la Virgen de las Mercedes de Paita se remonta a 1532, cuando la imagen llegó al puerto con la Orden de la Merced. Su cuello conserva la huella del disparo de un corsario, parte de su leyenda milagrosa. Cada 24 de setiembre miles de peregrinos llegan a venerarla; muchos realizan la caminata de más de 60 km desde Piura y después continúan hacia Ayabaca para la festividad del Señor Cautivo.
Qué llevar: ropa cómoda para caminar, zapatillas, gorro, lentes de sol, agua y dinero en efectivo.
How to get there
Paita is about 57 km from Piura (45 min–1 h by bus or car). Pilgrims walk over 60 km along the Piura–Paita route.
Activities
- Walking pilgrimage from Piura
- Procession of the image
- Solemn Mass
Services
- Health posts along the pilgrimage route
- Police security
- Paita's gastronomy
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