Festival de Burras y Burriquitas

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Carnival & ParadeSan Casimiro
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesWhat distinguishes this gathering is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Festival de Burras y Burriquitas in San Casimiro

The Festival de Burras y Burriquitas gathers thousands of cultural practitioners in San Casimiro, Aragua state, each November for a parade of colorful burra and burriquita costumed dancers followed by a national dance encounter. The 18th edition, held in homage to Elpidio Boullo, drew more than 2,000 cultores from across Venezuela on November 7 and 8.

San Casimiro, a town in Aragua state, hosts the Festival de Burras y Burriquitas each November as the national meeting point for one of Venezuela's most widely distributed folk-dance traditions.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

What distinguishes this gathering is its scale and its role as a national meeting point for a folk tradition performed in pockets across the whole country: burras and burriquitas customs exist year-round in regions including Barlovento, Apure, and Zulia, but San Casimiro hosts the dedicated national encounter that brings practitioners together in one place

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The mystery stays covered

The festival centers on a parade of creatively decorated burra and burriquita floats moving through town to the Juan Maria Jaspe municipal stadium for a national dance gathering, and it presents the Burriquita de Oro award to cultores recognized for long-standing contributions to the tradition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Burras and burriquitas are a widespread Venezuelan folk-dance figure in which a performer dances inside a decorated frame shaped like a small donkey

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a tradition documented across Barlovento

The sacred route

Living ritual

San Casimiro's encounter formalizes this scattered regional custom into a single annual national gathering

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Plan the trip into San Casimiro around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to Aragua's warm November weather for spectators; performers wear elaborate burra and burriquita costumes built around a wooden or wire frame worn at the waist...

Safety

At Festival de Burras y Burriquitas, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of San Casimiro.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.00 N, 67.01 WOpen in Google Maps

San Casimiro, Aragua, Venezuela

Nearest airportCCS — Maiquetía Simón Bolívar
TransportPlan the trip into San Casimiro around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of San Casimiro.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Casimiro via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Casimiro, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor clothing suited to Aragua's warm November weather for spectators; performers wear elaborate burra and burriquita costumes built around a wooden or wire frame worn at the waist to mimic a donkey.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 Festival de Burras y Burriquitas?

Festival de Burras y Burriquitas is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival de Burras y Burriquitas take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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 Casimiro, Aragua, 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.

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 November
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