Pollo a la Brasa Day in Peru

Food & Drink
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Date: Sunday, 16 July 2023

Every year on the third Sunday of July Peruvians celebrate one of their beloved dishes: Pollo a la Brasa. Pollo a la Brasa, also known as Peruvian chicken or rotisserie chicken, is one of the most consumed dishes in the country.

As its special day coincides with the month long festivities for Fiestas Patrias and the National Pisco Day, often all three are celebrated together at gastronmic fairs held aross the country. Additionally, several pollerías (rotisserie chicken restaurants) everywhere in Peru offer special deals to attract customers.

Read more about the Pollo a la Brasa Day in our article "Peru’s Rotisserie Chicken Day".

Peru’s Rotisserie Chicken Day

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
Each year on the third Sunday of July, Peruvians celebrate one of their beloved and most consumed dishes: Pollo a la Brasa, also known as Peruvian ...

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