High in the mountains around Jaén, Peru, stands a peak known as Cerro Conjuro, where a rich tapestry of faith, tradition, and natural beauty intertwines. Decades ago, missionaries brought two crosses to protect the communities of Colasay and Chontali from evil and plagues. One cross was placed at the summit of Cerro Conjuro, and the other marked the entrance to Chontali.
Every May, residents embark on a pilgrimage up Cerro Conjuro, celebrating their faith and commemorating the symbolic power of these crosses, which for them represent the sun and the moon. The journey between Colasay and Chontali is filled with dancing, feasting, and community connection.