The " Pozuzo fest " primarily refers to the celebrations of the anniversary of the founding of Pozuzo and the National Holidays, which are commemorated in July, especially on July 25th. The Patronal Festival in honor of Santa Rosa is also celebrated on August 30th. Additionally, the Pozuzo fest is held in September, a cultural and gastronomic festival that highlights the region's Austro-German heritage.
Between September and October, Oktoberfest is celebrated in Germany, specifically in the city of Munich. This popular beer festival is one of the largest in Europe and, thanks to the migration of Germans to our country, is also celebrated in Peru. One of the places where the Oktoberfest tradition remains intact is the city of Pozuzo, located in the beautiful province of Oxapampa.
This town in the department of Pasco, characterized by its central jungle landscapes, was inhabited by Austrian-German settlers who arrived in Peru around 1856.
Pozuzo's central economic activity is livestock production, producing excellent quality meat and milk, known throughout the country.
The district hosts the "Tierra Prometida de Pozuzo" Ecotourism Livestock Festival, a celebration that commemorates the region's rich soils, the food produced there, and the culture that blends both its European origins and national folklore.
This traditional festival is held in October, generally during the first two weeks.
The celebration, which is usually held at the Chama Stadium, features a horse ribbon tournament, forestry skills, games, and various dance performances.
Although the exact date of the Ecotourism Livestock Festival varies, October is chosen because it coincides with events such as the Beer Festival (traditional in Germany) and the celebration of Creole Song Day.
The district of Pozuzo is the ideal setting for this festival, as its beautiful landscapes, accompanied by the sound of rivers, its agricultural activities, and the picturesque people make this place a kind of promised land.
This festival began more than 22 years ago in this district with the aim of raising awareness of the area's livestock, promoting trade and tourism.
Within the province of Pasco, there are various activities for travelers, which is why Pozuzo has earned its position due to its mix of cultures, its cool climate, and its low level of technological pollution.
During the Livestock and Ecotourism Festival, several exhibitors, mainly livestock farmers, gather for food, craft, and traditional dance fairs, combining Austrian and German dances with national dances.
The following activities take place during this festival:
This race, inspired by medieval times, consists of collecting the largest number of silk ribbons with approximately 20cm wooden spikes while riding. When the rider successfully unwinds the ribbon, they receive applause from the audience.
Regional ranchers bring their best animals to the competition (awarded for their distinctive phenotypic traits), display their machinery, and even discuss their farming techniques.
This competition showcases woodcutting skills with various tools, as well as rodeo and horseback riding.
This festival features traditional Polish-German dances, such as the Mazurka, the German Waltz, and the Parishpolka.
During this festival, you can enjoy dishes such as Strukel (plantain pionono), Griesnockerlsuppe (semolina soup), meatball soup (knodelsuppe), and other delicacies from Austro-German cuisine.
You can also find spicy guinea pig stew, charquicán (charcoal stew), head broth, and other Peruvian dishes.
This concludes the livestock festival. Usually, there are two musical guests who, after a busy day, close the night with their songs.
This activity is a little more recent but has become increasingly popular. It doesn't usually take place on the day of the livestock festival, but rather in the following days.
Pozuzo is the ideal place to relax and get your adrenaline pumping.
This district of Pasco offers everything from a suspension bridge (Emperor William I Bridge) that passes over waterfalls (such as La Huanca Waterfall) to the Yanachaga Chemillén National Park, where you can go trekking.
They also offer experiential tourism, so in certain places you can milk cows, carve wood, learn traditional dances, and experience traditional dishes from the area.
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