Little Finger Torn Ligament Three festivals captive northern Chile

Far from the cultural celebrations in central Chile, the northern cities have their own parties than any spectator movements to be missed.

Arica - Strength Of The Sun: Carnaval Andino (11 to 13 February)

The port of Arica, the northernmost city of Chile a few kilometers from the border with Peru, explodes in a colorful celebration of indigenous roots, where they attend every year the inhabitants of several towns in northern of Chile andAymara community participants from different Latin American countries.

In 2010 over 80 thousand people attended the three nights of festivities, which start in the afternoon and extending until dawn. The city streets are filled with 5 thousand dancers from northern Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Chile. More than 50 dance groups who participate in the event.

Like other carnivals, Fuerza De Sol has its own queen, whose beauty must be representative of local people.

Iquique - Andean week (7 to 13 February)

Andi Weekna, which is held in Iquique the second week of February, has two key events: the carnival, and a celebration more Pequena less known. The first needs no explanation. The second is a well kept secret, even for Chileans: a exposicióny meeting of Andean culture, where you can find everything from traditional medicine to local and regional food.

Last year, more than 7 000 people attending to the festivities, which are organized by the National Indigenous Development Corporation (CONADI).

The carnival takes place in the Parque Balmaceda of Iquique, while the show is done Andeanin the former Stadium Cavancha of Iquique.

Copiapo - Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria (7 to 8 January )

Miracle or luck, the successful rescue of the miners in Copiapo Chile could not have been possible without the strong Catholic faith of the 33 miners in Chile, that cope ayuduó 69 days underground.

Each January there was a feast for the patron saint of miners, the Virgin of the Candelaria, a celebration that brings thousands of believers to Copiapo.

The event dates back to 1778, when the carrier Mariano Caro saw the image of the Virgin Mary in the mountains & ntilde; ace. The Miracle attracted thousands of pilgrims and built a sanctuary in 1800. Over time it has become a major religious event in the region.

Regardless of your faith, La Candelaria is an unmissable opportunity to delve into lacultura mine in northern Chile.

Source: thisischile.cl