Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Coromoto

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Religious & SpiritualGuanare
Dates11 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe Virgin of Coromoto holds a uniquely high
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Coromoto in Guanare

Guanare, in Portuguesa state, is home to Venezuela's national Marian shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto, where pilgrims gather each September 11 to mark the anniversary of the Virgin's second apparition to an indigenous Coromoto chief in 1652, alongside a February 2 observance.

In the colonial year of 1651, according to Venezuelan Catholic tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to an indigenous chief in the Coromoto community of what is now Portuguesa state, speaking to him in his own language and urging him to seek baptism for himself and his family.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The Virgin of Coromoto holds a uniquely high status in Venezuelan Catholicism: she was declared Patrona of Venezuela by the national episcopate in 1942, formally proclaimed Celestial and Principal Patroness of the entire Republic by Pope Pius XII in 1944, and given a canonical coronation in 1952, a level of official Vatican and national recognition that places Guanare among the most significant pilgrimage sites in the country

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The mystery stays covered

The apparition narrative itself is specific and well documented in Venezuelan tradition: in 1651 the Virgin is said to have appeared to the Coromoto chief urging his people toward baptism, and on September 8, 1652, appeared again, leaving behind the small image now kept in a golden reliquary inside the Basilica

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Coromoto apparition narrative centers on an indigenous chief and his family in colonial-era Portuguesa

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and the tradition of pilgrimage to Guanare reflects centuries of continuous Marian devotion formally recognized through the site's basilica status

The sacred route

Living ritual

granted by Pope Pius XII in 1949

The local code

Living ritual

making it one of the oldest and most institutionally significant pilgrimage traditions in the country

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

11 September 2026

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest, respectful clothing appropriate for a major Catholic basilica and pilgrimage site, plus light, breathable fabric suited to Portuguesa's hot llanos climate.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map9.04 N, 69.73 WOpen in Google Maps

Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela

Nearest airportBRM — Jacinto Lara
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Guanare via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Guanare, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearModest, respectful clothing appropriate for a major Catholic basilica and pilgrimage site, plus light, breathable fabric suited to Portuguesa's hot llanos climate.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 Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Coromoto?

Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Coromoto is listed for 11 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Coromoto take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Dates confirmed in curated data. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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.

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Listed dates11 September 2026
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