South America
The carnival of Tilcara, also known as Carnival of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, is a pagan celebration, considered one of the oldest carnivals in the country, being introduced by the Spaniards in colonial times.
The Villa Ángela Carnival is one of the more than 20 celebrations that take place in the province of Chaco, Argentina. These carnivals, despite being held in a small town, have gained momentum every year, becoming one of the most important carnivals within the province.
The carnival of Paso de los Libres or Carnival de Frontera, is one of the most important celebrations in Argentina and takes place in the city that borders the Brazilian city of Uruguayana.
The carnival of 25 de Mayo is a celebration that takes place 25 de Mayo in the central-north of the city of Buenos Aires. This celebration takes place from January to February, celebrating with parades of the comparsas on Saturdays of both months.
The Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is an annual celebration that was cataloged Immaterial Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in the month of November 2014, since it has a great amount of cultural, musical and religious elements.
The Gualeguaychú Carnival, also known as the Carnival of the Country is one of the most important celebrations in Argentina, especially an open-air show.
The carnival of Guaranda is a celebration that takes place in the city of Guaranda between the months of February or March. The carnival is characterized by the cultural expression that it entails.
The International Andean Carnival with the Strength of the Sun, also known as Arica Carnival, is an annual celebration that takes place for three days, tentatively between January and February.
The carnival of the International Fair of the Sun or Carnaval Taurino de América is a celebration that takes place every year during the carnival season in the city of Mérida, Mérida state.
The carnivals of Carúpano are celebrations that take place in this city in the state of Sucre. The celebrations are one of the most famous in the country, which is why it has become one of the festivals of Regional Tourist Interest.
The carnival of Maturín is a celebration that takes place annually in this city in the state of Monagas. During the festivities, the King Momo, a character derived from Greek mythology and present in various festivities in nearby countries such as Colombia and Brazil, is crowned.
The Callao Carnival, also known as Carnival of Callao, is one of the most famous and important celebrations in the country. In fact, due to its great cultural contribution, in 2016 it was recognized as Immaterial Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco.
Florianópolis Carnival is a popular celebration held annually in thecapital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. The celebration consists of presentations of blocos (carnival groups) and parades of samba schools, which are presented in the Pasarela Nego Quirido.
The Carnival of São Luiz do Paraitinga is a celebration that occurs every year with a duration of 5 days. These carnivals have the particularity of having a large number of elements that happen simultaneously.
Diamantina is a small city, but at carnival time it celebrates in a big way. The Carnival in Diamantina takes place among narrow streets surrounded by old houses, where the party never stops.
Carnivals in Fortaleza are celebrations held in the city of Fortaleza, Brazil and are considered one of the best festivals in the entire northeast of the country.
