EL DÍA DE LA AMAZONÍA

Since 1944, every year on February 12, the peoples of Amazonia (Oriente) celebrate the discovery of the Amazon by Captain Francisco de Orellana during an expedition in search of treasures and species unknown at the time. He named this new river Amazonas, believing it to be in the path of the legendary, beautiful and valiant women warriors of Greek mythology. Throughout the region, traditional dances are performed and chicha, a popular alcoholic beverage, is drunk on this occasion.