# Cultural festivals in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261023-cultural-festivals-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-10-23T16:22:59.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Various cultural and traditional celebrations are scheduled across Latin America. In Mexico, a kermés in Los Cabos is set to support the Teletón 2026 campaign, while in Ecuador, Salango will host the 35th Festival de la Balsa Manteña to celebrate ancestral maritime traditions. In the Andean region, the launch for the Candelaria 2027 festival has been confirmed for November in Lima to promote Puno’s heritage. Additionally, celebrations include the fifth anniversary of the Salay Bolivia Folklore Cultural Fraternity in Montero, Bolivia, and the sixth anniversary of the Universal Family urban dance group in Puno. ## Claims - The Candelaria 2027 launch will be held on November 22, 2026, at the Estadio Nacional in Lima. (single source) - The Salay Bolivia Montero block celebrates its fifth anniversary on Saturday, October 24. (single source) - The group Los Gutiérrez will perform at the Salay Bolivia anniversary event. (single source) - Universal Family will celebrate its sixth anniversary on Saturday, October 24, at Teatro Puno. (single source) - The Universal Family group currently comprises approximately 50 young members. (single source) - The Universal Family gala will include 27 invited dance troupes. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Cultural festivities announced in Puno and Montero Cultural events are set in Peru and Bolivia, including the Candelaria 2027 launch in Lima, Salay Bolivia's fifth anniversary in Montero, and Universal Family's sixth anniversary in Puno. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivities-announced-in-puno-and-montero ### 2026-10-08: Cultural festivals scheduled in Los Cabos and Salango Cultural events are scheduled for October 10, including a Teletón fundraising kermés at CRIT Los Cabos and the 35th Festival de la Balsa Manteña in Salango, Ecuador. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-scheduled-in-los-cabos-and-salango --- Cite as: Cultural festivals in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261023-cultural-festivals-in-latin-america