Discover Pampas: Tradition and Culture

Religious traditions, landscaped squares and notable monuments give Pampas a range of cultural points of interest. The patronal festival in honour of the Virgen Purísima, the patron saint of Pampas, offers a particularly specific date to plan around: it has been held every year on 20 January since 1825, at the Plaza de Armas and the Iglesia de San Pedro. The townscape of these places is also shaped by a monumental tower and monuments to notable figures from Tayacaja Province. You can therefore plan your stay according to whether you are especially interested in tradition, urban design or places of remembrance.

Patronal Festival and Iglesia de San Pedro

The patronal festival for the Virgen Purísima de Pampas takes place every year on 20 January. Both the Plaza de Armas and the Iglesia de San Pedro are named as venues. The tradition dates back to 1825. This gives you a clear date to plan around as well as the festival itself: if you would like to experience the religious patronal festival, plan your trip for 20 January.

The Iglesia de San Pedro de Pampas was built in 1930. The construction date and the long tradition of the patronal festival are two separate historical facts: the church building dates from 1930, while the festival has been held every year since 1825. The parish church is located near the Plaza de Armas.

Plaza and City Tour

The Plaza de Armas de Pampas features a circular fountain, shrubs and landscaped green spaces. These features give the square a distinctive appearance and make it an interesting landscaped public space as well as a venue for the patronal festival. For visitors who enjoy discovering religious traditions and the character of a town square while travelling, it brings together two different interests.

The Pampas City Tour begins at the Plaza Principal de Pampas. This gives you a specific starting point to consider when planning a city tour. The Plaza Principal is named as the starting point for the City Tour; it should not automatically be assumed to be the same as the Plaza de Armas. If you are interested in the tour, you can take its stated starting point into account alongside the information about the patronal festival and the Plaza de Armas.

Monuments and Memorials

The Óvalo de Cultura de Rumichaca is a monumental tower standing 15 metres tall. Its design includes four columns, four levels and 21 sculptures. Its specific number of levels and sculptures, together with its height, make the tower a cultural landmark that can be described in clear terms. Travellers who enjoy architectural forms and monumental art will find a different focus here than in the religious festival or the landscaped square.

The Parque Ecológico de Chalapampa in Pampas is home to historic monuments to Daniel Hernández and Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo. Both are among the outstanding figures of Tayacaja Province. The park is therefore a place to remember two important figures from the province. From the Terminal de las Pampas, it can be reached by mototaxi in about six minutes via a 600-metre paved route. This approximate journey time and distance give you a specific point of reference if you would like to include a visit to the park in your day’s plans.

For an overview of the wider region: Huancavelica.