Virgen de La Candelaria

It's celebrated from this 2nd of February and its origin dates back to the 14th century
It's one of the most important dates for those who profess the Catholic faith
This Marian devotion has a large number of devoted followers in the
Southern part of the country, especially in Puno, a region where it's the most important cultural and
Religious celebration

In 1932, two Guanche natives who were shepherding their flock in Tenerife, Spain
Were surprised by the presence of the Virgin Mary, who was one meter tall
According to the version of the mentioned witnesses

It's celebrated from this 2nd of February and its origin dates back to the 14th century
It's one of the most important dates for those who profess the Catholic faith
This Marian devotion has a large number of devoted followers in the
Southern part of the country, especially in Puno, a region where it's the most important cultural and
Religious celebration

According to the story from Aciprensa, the image of the Virgin Mary that one of
The natives saw had a candle in her left hand, in her right arm she carried
A child, who had a small golden bird in his hands

It's celebrated from this 2nd of February and its origin dates back to the 14th century
It's one of the most important dates for those who profess the Catholic faith
This Marian devotion has a large number of devoted followers in the
Southern part of the country, especially in Puno, a region where it's the most important cultural and
Religious celebration