EventsAnniversary of the Battle of Zarumilla
Armed forces parades and floral offerings in Zarumilla.
Events
Anniversary of the Cross of the Conquest
May 6th
Free entry (food and drinks not included)
About this place
The Anniversary of the Cross of the Conquest is commemorated every May 6th at Caleta La Cruz, recalling the moment when the conquistador Francisco Pizarro landed at this cove and erected the first symbol of Christianity on the South American Pacific coast, an act that marks the formal beginning of the conquest of the Inca Empire.
Political and ecclesiastical authorities commemorate this event through liturgies and official ceremonies that, far from being a mere imperial glorification, invite reflection on the origins of the mestizaje that defines today's Peruvian nation.
How to get there
It takes place in Caleta La Cruz, a coastal town in the La Cruz district, Tumbes province.
Activities
- Attending the commemorative liturgies
- Visiting the cove where Pizarro landed
- Reflecting on mestizaje at the official ceremonies
Services
- Liturgies and official ceremonies
- Commemorative acts at the cove
- Historical tours
Keep exploring
Other places in and events
EventsEventsAnniversary of the Political Creation of the Tumbes Department
Foundational milestone of the region with parade and serenades.
EventsAnniversary of the District Creation of La Cruz
Civic and institutional ceremonies in La Cruz and Pampas de Hospital.