Carnavales Turisticos de Yare

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Carnival & ParadeSan Francisco de Yare
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration30 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesHeld during the standard pre-Lenten Carnival
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Carnavales Turisticos de Yare in San Francisco de Yare

The Carnavales Turisticos de Yare are San Francisco de Yare's tourism-oriented Carnival celebrations in Miranda state, reaching a 44th edition in 2026, combining a float parade with more than fifteen participating sectors, live music, samba gatherings and an activated Route of the Dancing Devils tied to the town's UNESCO-recognised devil-dance tradition.

San Francisco de Yare is best known internationally for a religious ceremony that has nothing to do with Carnival: its Dancing Devils, cofradia members who perform a centuries-old penitential dance before the Blessed Sacrament each Corpus Christi, a tradition recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Held during the standard pre-Lenten Carnival period, distinct in date from the town's Corpus Christi Dancing Devils ceremony months later, this festival is built explicitly around tourism, opening the Route of the Dancing Devils so visitors can tour ritual altars and the House of the Devils and learn about the cofradia recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, even outside the devils' own ceremonial season

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The mystery stays covered

Described locally as the most famous event in Miranda state, it also gives visitors access to Parque Lagartijo and its reservoir for kayaking, sport fishing and hiking, pairing Carnival festivity with outdoor recreation

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A float parade and community-sector procession typical of Venezuelan Carnival celebrations

Water and renewal

Living ritual

combined with an educational tourist route explaining the separate

The sacred route

Living ritual

UNESCO-recognised Dancing Devils of Corpus Christi tradition specific to San Francisco de Yare

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of San Francisco de Yare you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light clothing for Miranda's warm valley climate, comfortable shoes for parade-route walking and the Dancing Devils heritage route, and swimwear or activewear if planning to kayak or hike at...

Safety

Carnavales Turisticos de Yare is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Carnavales Turisticos de Yare runs late.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.18 N, 66.75 WOpen in Google Maps

San Francisco de Yare, Miranda, Venezuela

Nearest airportCCS — Maiquetía Simón Bolívar
TransportStay close enough to the part of San Francisco de Yare you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Carnavales Turisticos de Yare runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Francisco de Yare via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Francisco de Yare, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearLight clothing for Miranda's warm valley climate, comfortable shoes for parade-route walking and the Dancing Devils heritage route, and swimwear or activewear if planning to kayak or hike at Parque Lagartijo.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 Carnavales Turisticos de Yare?

Carnavales Turisticos de Yare is listed for Past edition: 19 January–17 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Carnavales Turisticos de Yare take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

30 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?

San Francisco de Yare, Miranda, 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 January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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