Carnaval de Carupano

Carnaval Turístico Internacional de Carúpano

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Carnival & ParadeCarupano
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
CrowdMediumAbout 400,000 people
Best forMasks, paradesWhile Carupano's street carnival customs
Language["es"]Currency: VES
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Carnaval de Carupano in Carupano

The Carnaval de Carupano is Sucre state's signature carnival, formally organised since 1964 in the coastal town of Carupano, featuring the Grito del Carnaval season opening, a Mini-Reina queen election, street parades and floats, and the folkloric character El Diablo Luis, drawing crowds estimated at 400,000 over its movable February-March dates.

Carnival in Carupano did not begin as an organised festival; it began, as in much of Venezuela, as scattered street water fights and neighbourhood parades that trace back to at least 1873, during the presidency of Antonio Guzman Blanco.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

While Carupano's street carnival customs trace back to at least 1873, the modern, centrally organised festival dates specifically to 1964, when the Carupano Lions Club created a Carnival Dignification Board to unify previously scattered neighbourhood celebrations into one coordinated event, a deliberate civic organising effort still credited to planner Humberto Angrisano, remembered locally as the father of Carupano's Carnival, whose planning framework persists in the festival's organisation today, decades later

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Grito del Carnaval season-opening announcement

Water and renewal

Living ritual

election of a Mini-Reina (child or youth carnival queen)

The sacred route

Living ritual

costumed comparsas and float parades

The local code

Living ritual

and the folkloric devil character El Diablo Luis

Tradition 5

Living ritual

organised under a planning model established by Humberto Angrisano in the 1960s

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Carupano you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suited to Sucre state's hot, humid coastal climate; comfortable shoes for parade walking and dancing, with costume attire reserved for parade and comparsa...

Safety

Carnaval de Carupano is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Carnaval de Carupano does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["es"] · VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.67 N, 63.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Carupano, Sucre, Venezuela

Nearest airportPMV — Del Caribe Santiago Mariño
TransportStay close enough to the part of Carupano you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Carnaval de Carupano does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Carupano via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Carupano, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suited to Sucre state's hot, humid coastal climate; comfortable shoes for parade walking and dancing, with costume attire reserved for parade and comparsa participants.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Venezuela 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 Carnaval de Carupano?

Carnaval de Carupano is listed for Past edition: 13–17 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Carnaval de Carupano take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Carupano, Sucre, Venezuela

How big is it?

Medium: 400000

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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Official URLcarnavaldecarupano.blogspot.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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