Carnaval de Cajamarca
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Carnaval de Cajamarca, [9] held every year, will be from the 18th of February to the 13th of March in 2011. The three most important days include the day of water and paint, participants cover themselves and each other in paint while onlookers throw water at them. The following two days are parade days with the first going through the Plaza de Armas while the latter sticks to the concourse and features floats and the queens of carnaval, tickets for seats on the concourse range from around S/.15.00 to S/.30.00. Be prepared to get wet on all occacsions from water bombs and kids water pistols. This event is one that should not be missed.
