also known as the city of orchids. In San Roque you can find varieties of orchids such as Scuticaria salesiana, Oncidium heterantha, and Sobralia setigera, among others. Medicinal plants Traditional medicines are used by some San Roquiños to treat a variety of ailments, ranging from the common cold to diabetes. Some of these local medicinal plants include achicoris, ojé (Ficus insipida), ortiga, hierba mora, and pamporégano. Fauna Due to the small human population and the nearby conservation area, San Roque and its surrounding area are home to a wide variety of tropical butterflies, birds, reptiles and mammals. These include but are not limited to: Butterflies Heliconius, parides, caligo, morpho, and heraclides. Birds Myiozetetes similis, Thraupis episcopus, Nyctibius spp., Ortalis guttata, Elanoides forficatus, Colaptes punctigula, Aburria aburri, Crypturellus soui, Crotophaga ani, Ortalis guttata, and Cacicus cela. Reptiles Esmeralda boa, coral snake, rainbow boa, and iguana iguana. Mammals Chironectes minimus, Didelphis marsupialis, Dasypus novemcinctus, Alouatta seniculus, Nasua nasua, and Potos flavus. Culture Religion Catholicism was the dominant religion in the town of San Roque between the mid-nineteenth century until 1930, when the arrival of the Adventist and Evangelical church diversified local religion. It is also home to Huamanwasi Ashram, a center of traditional medicine which also teaches yoga. Festivals and events San Roque celebrates Patron Saint's Day every July 27 to the 31st. The community hosts cultural activities and sporting events, but does not include many religious observances. Since 2010, a private company has held an annual marathon in early November, which begins and finishes in San Roque. The event attracts runners from around Peru, and San Roquiños offer a farmer's market, organize la Festival de la PANI, and sell food and drinks. Food and drink Most San Roquiños are agriculturists; meals in San Roque are often very filling, and mainly consist of protein and carbohydrates. Typical dishes in San Roque include juane, inchicapi, timbuchi de shitari, plantanapi, cutacho, tacacho, and uchucuta. Classic selva (jungle) drinks include chicha de maiz, masato, chuchuhuasi, indanachado, uvachado, and vino de uva, a locally grown wine also known as borgoño. Several families offer lunch and dinner at their in-home restaurants, while local bodegas sell fruit, vegetables, and other staples such as rice and bread. Art San Roque de Cumbaza is home to the Sachaqa Centro de Arte, an art center which hosts both Peruvian artists and artists from abroad through their residency program. Economy Agriculture San