Why celebrate New Year’s Eve in Peru? Before delving into Peru’s New Years traditions, ask yourself, how do you usually ring in the New Year? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Champagne, fireworks and Auld Lang Syne? A litany of New Year’s resolutions, many of which you’re embarrassed to utter out loud for fear that you won’t make good?
Puh-lease… you need to come celebrate New Year’s Eve in Peru. Health, happiness and prosperity will follow throughout 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the clock strikes midnight, the most common New Years tradition in Peru is to eat 13 grapes while making 12 wishes \u2014 a grape for each month, and the 13th to seal the deal. If a grape is missed, however, beware because bad luck might befall you on the month in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s not just grapes. New Year’s celebration in Peru takes the adage “Out with the old and in with the new” to a higher level. Peru’s colorful bevy of New Years Eve traditions burst with optimism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it’s wealth you’re after, fill a small suitcase with play money. If you’re planning to start a new business, throw in few miniature cars, toy houses, maybe a few miniature boats, and definitely candy. And if you plan to travel within the year, empty the suitcase and walk around with it at midnight through the neighborhood. Those who are desperate for adventure can do no better than visiting Machu Picchu<\/a>, which is one of the most famous citadels created by the ancient Inca empire.<\/p>\n\n\n