South America

Los carnavales de Tilcara mezcla elementos católicos y tradicionales con sus vestimentas y rituales

Tilcara Carnival in Jujuy, Argentina

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.
Los carnavales de Villa Ángela son unos de los más importante de la provincia. Las comparsas compiten para ser las mejores de la temporada

Villa Ángela Carnival in Chaco, Argentina

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.
Los carnavales de Paso de los Libres se llenan a cabo en el sambódromo donde las comparsas compiten por el primer lugar

Paso de los Libres Carnival, Argentina

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.
Las comparsas se presentan en el corsódromo durante el caranval de 25 de Mayo

25 de Mayo Carnival in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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.
Las diferentes etnias y culturas toman lugar en la Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria de Puno para venerar a la imagen con sus bailes y música

Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno, Peru

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.
Los participantes del desfile del carnaval de Gualeguaychú compiten por el primer lugar de los carnavales con grandes trajes y coreografías

Gualeguaychú Carnival in Entre Ríos, Argentina

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.
Los pobladores de Guaranda visten prendas con diseños indígenas para honrar a sus antepasados durante los carnavales

Guaranda Carnival, Ecuador

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.
La celebración de los carnavales en Arica es una ceremonia que promueve la cultura y tradición de Chile, Perú y Bolivia

Arica Carnival, Chile

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.
Todos los días de los Carnavales de la Feria Internacional del Sol en Mérida se realizan corrida de toros

Feria del Sol in Mérida, Venezuela

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.
El carnaval de Carúpano es uno de los carnavales principales del país. La gente sale a tomar las calles y festejar con disfraces y música

International Carúpano Carnival, Venezuela

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.
El carnaval de Maturín es uno de los principales del país. La gente desfila en las calles con atuendos extravagantes, imponentes y coloridos

Maturín Carnival, Venezuela

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.
Las Madamas son el ícono por excelencia del carnaval del Callao. Visten prendas vistosas, turbantes y guian los desfiles de la localidad

El Callao Carnival, Venezuela

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.
El sambódromo Nego Quirido de la ciudad de Florianópolis durante el carnaval se llena de color, coreografías y música

Florianópolis Carnival, Brazil

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.
Los carnavales São Luiz do Paraitinga revivieron luego de siglos sin celebrarse y llegaron para quedar. La gente sale a la calle a festejar junto a los blocos

São Luíz do Paraitinga Carnival, Brazil

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.
Los carnavales de Diamantina se encienden con los blocos, recorren la ciudad tocando música tradicional y poniendo a la gente a bailar

Diamantina Carnival, Brazil

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.
Las personas festejan el carnaval de Fortaleza en la Avenida Domingos Olípio vistiendo trajes coloridos y el ritmo de maracatu

Fortaleza Carnival, Brazil

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.