Peruvian Paso Horse Show with Lunch or Dinner (Mamacona)

Peru's national horse, dancing the marinera.

  • Duration: ~3 hours
  • Format: shared, private

A show built around the Peruvian Paso, Peru's own horse breed prized for its smooth, natural four-beat gait, paired with a full lunch or dinner of Peruvian criollo food. Riders in traditional chalan dress perform alongside the marinera, Peru's national dance, whose steps are traditionally choreographed to match the horse's gait. Held at the D'Paso venue in Mamacona, on the southern edge of Lima.

Why we chose it

  • The Peruvian Paso's gait is a genuine national point of pride, and this is one of the few places visitors can see it performed formally, not just ridden casually.
  • The marinera-and-horse pairing is a specific cultural tradition, not a generic 'horse show' -- it's choreographed to the breed's gait.
  • A full meal is included, so it works as a complete afternoon or evening out, not just a 30-minute show.

Highlights

  • Live Peruvian Paso horse exhibition
  • Marinera dance paired with the horses' gait
  • Criollo lunch or dinner included

Ideal for

  • a cultural experience combining Peru's national horse breed with a full meal
  • families and groups

Practical information

Duration
~3 hours including the meal and show
Good to know
Audience participation is common, especially during the marinera segment -- expect to be invited to dance
What to bring
Nothing special; it's a seated, covered venue

Frequently asked questions

What is a Peruvian Paso horse?

A horse breed unique to Peru, bred for a smooth, natural gait that keeps the rider stable without a bouncing trot -- a source of national pride, distinct from other show-horse breeds.

Is there vegetarian food at the buffet?

Peruvian criollo buffets typically include non-meat sides and dishes, but confirm with the venue in advance if you have specific dietary needs.

Will I be asked to participate?

Possibly -- audience participation during the marinera dance segment is a regular part of the show, though it's optional.