Locos y Locainas de Sanare

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Carnival & ParadeSanare
Dates28 December 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThis is one of Venezuela's most widespread
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Locos y Locainas de Sanare in Sanare

Locos y Locainas is the general Venezuelan name for the Day of the Holy Innocents masquerade held every December 28 in towns across the Andes, Los Llanos, and Oriente regions, and in Sanare, Lara state, this same tradition is locally known and celebrated specifically as Los Zaragozas de Sanare.

Across a wide swath of Venezuela, from the Andes to the Llanos to the eastern Oriente region, December 28 is marked by a folk tradition remembering the biblical massacre of the innocents, the killing of young children in Bethlehem ordered by King Herod in an attempt to eliminate the infant Jesus.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

This is one of Venezuela's most widespread folk-Catholic traditions, reenacting the biblical massacre of the innocents through costumed dancers wearing multicolored masks who represent the grief-stricken mothers of that story, but Sanare's version stands out for its unusually formal internal structure, with named roles including a capitana who safeguards the devotional painting, a capitan mayor who leads the dancers and musicians, and a capitan menor who manages fundraising, all performing to the specific rhythm of the Tamunangue, a musical and dance form closely identified with Lara state

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The costume traditionally includes a chaparro

Water and renewal

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a bow or staff made of quince wood

The sacred route

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a small carrizo reed tube

The local code

Living ritual

a yellow flag

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and a ticket confirming payment of the municipal fee required to wear a disguise legally during the celebration

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details that reflect how formally the Sanare community has organized what elsewhere in Venezuela remains a looser

Tradition 7

Living ritual

informal Day of the Holy Innocents custom

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

28 December 2026

Getting around

For Locos y Locainas de Sanare, choose the arrival point in Sanare first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

For spectators, comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suited to Lara's mild highland climate are sufficient; participants traditionally wear multicolored masks and costumes assembled...

Safety

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

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

VES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map9.75 N, 69.65 WOpen in Google Maps

Sanare, Lara, Venezuela

Nearest airportBRM — Jacinto Lara
TransportFor Locos y Locainas de Sanare, choose the arrival point in Sanare first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Sanare.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Sanare via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Sanare, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearFor spectators, comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suited to Lara's mild highland climate are sufficient; participants traditionally wear multicolored masks and costumes assembled specifically for the occasion, generally not something a visitor would improvise on the spot.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 Locos y Locainas de Sanare?

Locos y Locainas de Sanare is listed for 28 December 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Locos y Locainas de Sanare take place?

The festival is listed in Sanare, 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?

Sanare, Lara, 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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Official URLlocosylocainas.site123.me
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates28 December 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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