In many towns of Huaraz and the Callejon Huaylas, Carnival is a traditional festival with parades with floats , people in costumes ,carnival dances, contests and The great entrance of ¨Ño Carnavalón where you can see Yunzas y cortamontes which is a ceremonial dance around a tree.
On Tuesday of the carnival it is also a tradition the encounter of the ¨Crosses¨ which come from different communities to be blessed in the churches and chapels of the area.
In the neighborhood where Montaña Jazz is located, in February and March it is celebrated the festivity for the ¨Eccana Holy Cross¨. On those days you can find special hotel rates and touristic packages to Huaraz