Puno is considered the folk capital of Peru, carefully preserving the traditions of its ancestors. One of such traditions passing from generation to generation is "La Diablada" or "Dance of the Devil". This South American dance in bright costumes is popular in Bolivia, Chile and Peru and is an important part of many festivals and carnival processions.

In Puno, in particular, it is performed during the most important religious festival dedicated to the Virgin de la Candelaria in February . Separately on Diablad can be viewed in early November. The essence of the action is that men appear in the form of dancing demons. The whole procession is headed by the devil himself.

The origin of the tradition is not exactly established. First, each of the South American countries has its own version, and secondly, even within the regions there are different views. According to one of the legends, the street carnival is a legacy inherited from the era of the conquistadors who came to conquer this land in a non-angelic way.