UNMISSABLE: 8 Adventure Sports Festivals in 2016

This year is full of sports activities, bringing major world events such as the Olympic Games and the Euro Cup, which will take place in Brazil and France, respectively. In Peru, faithful to our adventure sports practices, Festivals will be held to encourage and promote these activities, as well as adventure tourism in different cities of the country, where there is a high adventurous potential. You now have the best excuse to travel through Peru. 

The festivals are amazing due to the variety of adventure sports on display, as well as the number of people from a community gathered in one place, connecting and sharing their common interests, and also sparking their interest in practicing these adventure sports.

Thanks to our impressive and perfect landscapes, adventure sports festivals in our country are very successful. Therefore, we have selected the 8 Adventure Sports Festivals that you cannot miss in any way; your attendance must be mandatory at least at two of them. Well, at least you will go to one, right?

 

Adventure Sports Festivals

 

1. Mountaineering Festival - Cordillera Blanca:

   This is one of the most recognized sports events in South America, where sports such as Aerothlon, Mountain Biking, Ultra Trail, Paragliding, Off-road are practiced, attracting a large number of attendees who seek sports, adventures, and adrenaline. The activity that attracts the most attention from attendees is Aerothlon, an activity that combines paragliding, Trail Running, and mountain biking, testing the endurance and speed used to reach the finish line.

   Another attraction of this festival is the location where it takes place. Your stay in Huaraz will be accompanied by a chain of mountains, impressive snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lagoons, and a climate that will fill you with energy. Definitely, this will make you want to visit Huaraz again, one, two, or a thousand times more. See also: Mountaineering Festival 2014 and Mountaineering Festival 2015 Save the Rajus and the District Municipality of Independencia, Ancash organize this festival held on days in June [caption id="attachment_2927" align="aligncenter" width="1936"] Mountaineering Festival in Huaraz  

1. International Sports & Eco Adventure Festival Lunahuana

   Lunahuaná has always been associated with adventure sports, with adrenaline. Therefore, a Festival could not be missing in this place. That is why for over 25 years, the Latin American Association of Adventure Sports has been organizing this event, which is of great importance every year, where athletes come to demonstrate what they know, meet more adventurous people, and fully experience this festival. Thanks to the work of ALDEA, the Lunahuana valley has become the ideal place for practicing these sports.

   This festival offers adventure sports such as: Rafting and Kayaking in Pro and Amateur categories, meaning there is something for everyone. You can also practice some cycling and canopy in the Lunahuana valley. [caption id="attachment_2929" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Rafting in Lunahuana  

2. Adventure Sports, Gastronomy and Tourism Festival - Pachacamac

   Just 45 minutes away is the district of Pachacamac, where for the past three years, one of the most attended festivals in the capital has been held. Thanks to Conandes and the District Municipality, this festival is organized to promote tourism, as well as the practice of adventure sports among the attending families, in addition to offering a space where sports enthusiasts can showcase their skills. Here you can also find gastronomic stands and musical shows.

   The adventure sports you will find are: Cross Country Cycling, Paragliding, Recreational Climbing, Moto Enduro Hare Scramble Championship, and Trail Running, with the MERRELL CHALLENGE. [caption id="attachment_2928" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Photo: Raw Peru

3. Sports and Eco Adventure Festival - Arequipa

   With the aim of preserving the ecosystem of the Chili River and the Chilina Valley, this event is held to convey a clear message about the care and proper use of natural spaces. This is a very important proposal because without the landscapes we have, we could not practice our favorite adventure sports, and in Arequipa, we can find a variety of them.

   The festival offers the practice of Rafting in the Chili River, an activity highly popular among national and foreign athletes due to the rapids of this river, so this sport could not be missing. You can also explore the valley and mountains by bike, glide through the Arequipa skies practicing Canopy, do Bungee Jumping, and Rock Climbing. Adrenaline and excitement guaranteed. [caption id="attachment_2930" align="aligncenter" width="654"] Photo: Diario Correo

4. Pacha Fest

   To attend this festival, we must head to the Santo Domingo de Olleros district, very close to Pachacamac, where we will find a place to be with family, enjoy the sports, tourism, and music activities offered by the festival. This year will be its fourth edition, so you are guaranteed good organization and the adrenaline you are looking for.

   The interesting thing about this festival is the variety of adventure sports practiced. We start with Trail Running or the Pacha Race, Cross Country Cycling, Paragliding, Climbing on a climbing wall, and Slackline. [caption id="attachment_2931" align="aligncenter" width="1800"] Photo: Andina Noticias

5. Inka Fest Mountain Film

   Through the practice of adventure sports, many memories are created, we feel a myriad of emotions, live moments that strengthen our relationships and ourselves. We all want to immortalize those small seconds of adventurous life, which is why the Mountain&Culture association organizes this festival to show you what you usually experience when practicing your favorite adventure sport. Here you can watch the best films of the various adventure sports practiced worldwide, with a repertoire of over 30 audiovisual productions, at least one movie will resonate with you. It is important to mention that this festival is held with the intention of raising awareness in the community about the proper care of ecology, the environment, and nature in today's world. [caption id="attachment_2933" align="aligncenter" width="777"] Photo: InkaFest

6. Rock Fest - Colpa

   By its name, you might think it is a music event, but here in this festival, sports are practiced above 3500 meters above sea level, becoming a beautiful challenge for adventure lovers, travelers, and families who enjoy going out to explore and discover the beautiful landscapes of our country. This festival is held thanks to the work of Base Camp Peru, who seek to promote the practice of Rock Climbing in the different landscapes of the country. Straight to the point. The main adventure sport is Rock Climbing, which presents a difficulty level marked by the altitude at which this community is located. Next, we will find Mountain Biking, Slackline, and small trekking routes. [caption id="attachment_2934" align="aligncenter" width="11736"] Rock Climbing at Rock Fest

7. Festiyaca Apurímac

   To reaffirm that the rapids of the rivers that run through Peru are ideal for practicing Rafting and Kayaking, the II International Rafting and Kayaking Festival is held in the community of Yaca, in the Circa district, Apurímac, thanks to the organization of the Government of this department together with the Canoeing Guides Association of Yaca. The activities take place on the Pachallaca River, where the stretch for practicing this sport is 7.5 km, starting from the Casinchihua bridge to the Yaca beach. So if your favorite sport is Rafting or Kayaking, this is a good reason, first to TRAVEL and discover Apurímac, and second to experience new adventures in the southern region of the country. [caption id="attachment_2935" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Photo: Canoeing Guides Association Yaca

Adventurous 2016

This year will be full of adrenaline, new emotions, and above all, there will be no shortage of activities to practice adventure sports. Once again, De Aventura, reminding all adventurers that our country is full of wonderful landscapes and with perfect conditions to practice your favorite sport. Go out and explore Peru, learn new customs, breathe in the scent of this land so cherished by foreign adventurers.