Fiestas de Santa Lucia

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Religious & SpiritualYaritagua/Cumana
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageSanta Lucia's December 13 feast day has a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VES
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Fiestas de Santa Lucia in Yaritagua/Cumana

Yaritagua, in Yaracuy state, celebrates its patron saint feast for Santa Lucia every December 13, a Catholic tradition honoring the patron of the blind and of eyesight that is also observed, under local variations, in Maracaibo and in Magdaleno, Aragua.

Santa Lucia de Siracusa, an early Christian martyr venerated across the Catholic world, holds patron-saint status in several Venezuelan towns, and Yaritagua, in Yaracuy state, is one of the clearest examples, marking her as its patron saint with a feast celebrated every December 13.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Santa Lucia's December 13 feast day has a specific historical resonance in the Catholic calendar: under the old Julian calendar, her feast coincided with the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, which is part of why her name, meaning light or she who carries light, became associated with legends about restored eyesight and why devotees traditionally offer gold or silver eye-shaped exvotos in thanks for cures

02

The mystery stays covered

In Yaritagua specifically, Santa Lucia is venerated as the town's patron saint, giving the December 13 feast a distinct local civic and religious weight beyond the saint's broader devotional following elsewhere in Venezuela

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Devotion to Santa Lucia as protector of eyesight and patroness of the blind is a broader Catholic tradition observed across multiple Venezuelan towns under her name

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with Yaritagua's status as her specifically designated patron town giving the December 13 feast a distinct local identity within that wider devotional pattern

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

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

What to wear

Modest attire appropriate for a Catholic patronal feast, combined with light, breathable clothing suited to Yaracuy's hot tropical climate in December.

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 map10.49 N, 66.88 WOpen in Google Maps

Yaritagua/Cumana, Yaracuy/Sucre, Venezuela

Nearest airportBRM — Jacinto Lara
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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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Yaritagua/Cumana via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Yaritagua/Cumana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearModest attire appropriate for a Catholic patronal feast, combined with light, breathable clothing suited to Yaracuy's hot tropical climate in December.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 Fiestas de Santa Lucia?

Fiestas de Santa Lucia is listed for Past edition: 21 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fiestas de Santa Lucia take place?

The festival is listed in Yaritagua/Cumana, 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?

Yaritagua/Cumana, Yaracuy/Sucre, 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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