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The Riau Riau: Pamplona's July 6th Tradition

The Riau Riau: Pamplona's July 6th Tradition

If you'll be in Pamplona for the opening ceremony, or "chupinazo," on July 6th, plan to join the "Riau Riau" on that same afternoon! The "Riau Riau" is one of...

The Riau Riau: Pamplona's July 6th Tradition

If you'll be in Pamplona for the opening ceremony, or "chupinazo," on July 6th, plan to join the "Riau Riau" on that same afternoon! The "Riau Riau" is one of...

A guide to traditional bullfighting techniques

A guide to traditional bullfighting techniques

Throughout Spanish bullfights, bullfighters, or toreros, use several cape techniques known as "passes."  These passes, which have become a symbol of Spanish culture, serve to control and weaken the bull while...

A guide to traditional bullfighting techniques

Throughout Spanish bullfights, bullfighters, or toreros, use several cape techniques known as "passes."  These passes, which have become a symbol of Spanish culture, serve to control and weaken the bull while...

Best balconies to watch the Running of the Bulls

Best balconies to watch the Running of the Bulls

The iconic bull runs, or encierros, of Pamplona, Spain happen every morning between July 7th and July 14th. During this event, the bulls run roughly 850 meters in total, covering...

Best balconies to watch the Running of the Bulls

The iconic bull runs, or encierros, of Pamplona, Spain happen every morning between July 7th and July 14th. During this event, the bulls run roughly 850 meters in total, covering...

Car Rental and Parking Information for Pamplona

Car Rental and Parking Information for Pamplona

We absolutely advise against renting a car in Pamplona during the Running of the Bulls fiesta. While it is possible to rent a car, you can't actually drive it in...

Car Rental and Parking Information for Pamplona

We absolutely advise against renting a car in Pamplona during the Running of the Bulls fiesta. While it is possible to rent a car, you can't actually drive it in...

What to Wear While Running with the Bulls

What to Wear While Running with the Bulls

Wondering what to wear during the San Fermín (Running of the Bulls) festival?  The traditional outfit is simple: all-white long pants, an all-white shirt, a red sash tied around your...

What to Wear While Running with the Bulls

Wondering what to wear during the San Fermín (Running of the Bulls) festival?  The traditional outfit is simple: all-white long pants, an all-white shirt, a red sash tied around your...

Cathedral of Santa María la Real in Pamplona: A Timeless Treasure of Navarra

Cathedral of Santa María la Real in Pamplona: A...

Tucked into the heart of Pamplona’s old town, just a stone’s throw from the lively Plaza del Castillo, stands one of our favorite must-sees in Pamplona and one of the...

Cathedral of Santa María la Real in Pamplona: A...

Tucked into the heart of Pamplona’s old town, just a stone’s throw from the lively Plaza del Castillo, stands one of our favorite must-sees in Pamplona and one of the...