Llamadas de San Carlos

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Carnival & ParadeSan Carlos
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesNot independently confirmed at a program
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UYU
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Llamadas de San Carlos in San Carlos

San Carlos, in the Maldonado department, sits within a region of Uruguay with documented Afro-Uruguayan candombe activity, including drummers who have historically participated in area comparsas, but no dedicated source confirming a distinct, named Llamadas de San Carlos drumming procession was found.

Concrete detail specific to a named Llamadas de San Carlos procession could not be verified in available sources, so this entry is written to reflect that gap honestly.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Not independently confirmed at a program level

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The mystery stays covered

What is documented is the wider Maldonado region's connection to candombe: artist and cultural figure Carlos Paez Vilaro is recorded as having collaborated with and participated in llamadas parades, composed candombe music for comparsas lubolas, and engaged with Afro-descendant folklore in the area, indicating a real regional candombe culture even though a source specific to a San Carlos city procession under this name could not be located

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Not independently confirmed at a San Carlos-specific level

Water and renewal

Living ritual

would draw on Uruguay's national candombe tradition of tamboril drumming and comparsa lubola performance

The sacred route

Living ritual

which has documented cultural figures from the Maldonado region among its historic participants

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Llamadas de San Carlos, plan transport around the exact San Carlos venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light summer clothing suited to Maldonado's warm carnival-season climate and comfortable shoes for any street-level drumming procession.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For Llamadas de San Carlos, stay near the part of San Carlos you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

UYU

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.79 S, 54.92 WOpen in Google Maps

San Carlos, Maldonado, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportFor Llamadas de San Carlos, plan transport around the exact San Carlos venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Llamadas de San Carlos, stay near the part of San Carlos you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Carlos via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Carlos, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearLight summer clothing suited to Maldonado's warm carnival-season climate and comfortable shoes for any street-level drumming procession.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Uruguay and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Llamadas de San Carlos?

Llamadas de San Carlos is listed for February · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Llamadas de San Carlos take place?

The festival is listed in San Carlos, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

San Carlos, Maldonado, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusNeeds editorial review
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