Jauja’s 474th Anniversary

Jauja was the first capital city of Peru; the Spaniards who called it “the much noble city of Jauja” founded it on April 25, 1534. However, Jauja is historically older, on Inca times it was an administration center named Hatun Xauxa. Anyway, the colorful celebration has begun, with all that characterize the Andean “fiestas” including traditional music bands and dancers, regional food and drinks, and where locals and foreigners party day and night.