Fiestas de la Candelaria de Valle de la Pascua

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Religious & SpiritualValle de la Pascua
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageValle de la Pascua holds a distinct
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Fiestas de la Candelaria de Valle de la Pascua in Valle de la Pascua

Fiestas de la Candelaria de Valle de la Pascua is the patron saint feast of Valle de la Pascua, Guarico state, held each February 2 in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria, patron of the Diocese of Valle de la Pascua and titular of its cathedral, marked locally with Mass, bullfighting events and concerts.

Valle de la Pascua sits in Venezuela's central llanos plains within Guarico state, and its patron saint, the Virgin of Candelaria, carries an institutional standing there that goes beyond simple town patronage.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Valle de la Pascua holds a distinct institutional weight within Venezuela's Candelaria devotional network: the Virgin of Candelaria is not only the town's patron but also patron of the entire Diocese of Valle de la Pascua and titular saint of its cathedral, giving the February 2 feast a diocesan significance beyond a purely local parish celebration

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The mystery stays covered

Local observance in the wider Candelaria municipality includes corridas de toros, bullfighting events, alongside concerts, placing Valle de la Pascua's version of the feast within the llanos region's broader tradition of pairing religious patron feasts with bullfighting spectacle, a combination less common in the Andean Candelaria feasts of Merida state

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Devotion to the Virgin of Candelaria as patron of the Diocese of Valle de la Pascua and titular saint of its cathedral

Water and renewal

Living ritual

marked each February 2 with Mass and procession

The sacred route

Living ritual

and in the wider region with corridas de toros and concerts

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting the llanos plains custom of combining Marian patron feasts with bullfighting spectacle

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

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

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suited to Guarico state's hot llanos plains climate, with modest dress for Mass and cathedral events and practical clothing for outdoor bullfighting and concert...

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 map9.22 N, 66.01 WOpen in Google Maps

Valle de la Pascua, Guarico, Venezuela

Nearest airportVDP — Valle de La Pascua
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.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fiestas de la Candelaria de Valle de la Pascua?

Fiestas de la Candelaria de Valle de la Pascua is listed for Past edition: 2 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fiestas de la Candelaria de Valle de la Pascua take place?

The festival is listed in Valle de la Pascua, 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?

Valle de la Pascua, Guarico, 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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