Diablos Danzantes de Yare

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Religious & SpiritualSan Francisco de Yare
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageYare's cofradia is the most internationally
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Diablos Danzantes de Yare in San Francisco de Yare

The Diablos Danzantes de Yare are masked devil dancers who perform a penitential dance before the Blessed Sacrament each Corpus Christi in San Francisco de Yare, Miranda state, part of a more than 400-year-old Venezuelan cofradia tradition recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012.

Each year, on the ninth Thursday after Holy Thursday, the streets of San Francisco de Yare fill with devils who kneel before God.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Yare's cofradia is the most internationally recognised of eleven active Dancing Devils brotherhoods across Venezuela, and its Corpus Christi ceremony stages a striking theological reversal: costumed devils dance backward in submission as the Holy Sacrament advances, symbolising the triumph of good over evil in a tradition that fuses colonial Catholic doctrine with Afro-Venezuelan performance and community organisation

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The mystery stays covered

Its UNESCO listing, shared with ten other Venezuelan devil-dancing cofradias, makes it one of the country's most formally recognised living cultural practices

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A more than 400-year-old Catholic cofradia tradition combining Eucharistic devotion with theatrical

Water and renewal

Living ritual

masked devil performance

The sacred route

Living ritual

recognised by UNESCO in 2012 as part of the broader Diablos Danzantes de Corpus Christi de Venezuela inscription covering eleven brotherhoods nationwide

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

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

What to wear

Modest, respectful clothing appropriate for observing a religious ceremony; light clothing suited to Miranda's warm valley climate, with comfortable shoes for standing through a procession...

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 map10.18 N, 66.75 WOpen in Google Maps

San Francisco de Yare, Miranda, Venezuela

Nearest airportCCS — Maiquetía Simón Bolívar
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.

Your Trip Starts Here

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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 June.Compare faresFestival gearModest, respectful clothing appropriate for observing a religious ceremony; light clothing suited to Miranda's warm valley climate, with comfortable shoes for standing through a procession that moves through the town's streets.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 Diablos Danzantes de Yare?

Diablos Danzantes de Yare is listed for Past edition: 4 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Diablos Danzantes 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?

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?

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

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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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Official URLdiablosdanzantesdeyare.com.ve
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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