Entierro de la Sardina

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Carnival & ParadeNaiguata/Caracas
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe tradition compresses grief and
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Entierro de la Sardina in Naiguata/Caracas

Entierro de la Sardina is a satirical mock funeral held in Naiguata, a coastal town near Caracas, marking the symbolic end of Carnival. A mock sardine, sometimes represented by an effigy, is paraded through the streets in a comic funeral procession before being burned or buried, a farewell to Carnival excess before the more solemn season that follows.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The tradition compresses grief and celebration into one performance: mourners in exaggerated black dress, sometimes including men costumed as weeping widows, parade a symbolic sardine coffin through Naiguata's streets, blending genuine street theater with the closing beats of Carnival

02

The mystery stays covered

Its specific staging in a coastal fishing town like Naiguata ties the choice of a sardine, a small, everyday catch, directly to the community's own relationship with the sea

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Entierro de la Sardina custom traces back to a broader Iberian Carnival tradition of staging a mock funeral to mark the end of Carnival excess before the more austere period that follows

Water and renewal

Living ritual

adapted in Naiguata to reflect the town's identity as a Caribbean coastal fishing community

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Base the route around Naiguata/Caracas; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

What to wear

Costume is central to this event: many participants wear exaggerated black mourning attire as part of the performance, while spectators can dress casually for warm coastal weather.

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near Naiguata/Caracas or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.49 N, 66.88 WOpen in Google Maps

Naiguata/Caracas, La Guaira/Caracas, Venezuela

Nearest airportCCS — Maiquetía Simón Bolívar
TransportBase the route around Naiguata/Caracas; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.
Stay areaStay near Naiguata/Caracas or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Entierro de la Sardina?

Entierro de la Sardina is listed for Past edition: 18 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Entierro de la Sardina take place?

The festival is listed in Naiguata/Caracas, 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?

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

Where exactly is it?

Naiguata/Caracas, La Guaira/Caracas, Venezuela

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
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