Venezuela's live events calendar is anchored by the UNESCO-listed Carnival of El Callao and the Feria del Sol in Mérida — alongside the year-round spectacle of Angel Falls.
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Carnival of El Callao
UNESCO-listed Caribbean carnival — calypso music and the Madamas of El Callao
The Carnival of El Callao is UNESCO-listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage — a unique blend of Venezuelan, Caribbean, and Afro-Venezuelan traditions, with calypso music found nowhere else in South America.
Event Highlights
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Calypso music — unique to El Callao in South America
- Madamas — women in elaborate Antillean costumes
- Afro-Venezuelan cultural traditions
- One of the most colourful carnivals in South America
What to Do There
- Watch the carnival parade
- Listen to calypso music
- See the Madamas
- Attend the carnival in Caracas
- Visit the gold mines of El Callao
Event Info
Next Event
February annually (4 days before Ash Wednesday)
Location
El Callao, Bolívar State, Venezuela
Duration
4 days
Ticket Price
Free to watch the parade
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Ciudad Bolívar and take a bus to El Callao (3 hours)
- ·Book accommodation well in advance
- ·Combine with a visit to Angel Falls
Feria del Sol
Venezuela's greatest Andean festival — bullfighting and culture in the shadow of the Andes
The Feria del Sol is Venezuela's greatest Andean festival — an 8-day celebration in Mérida featuring bullfighting, live music, and the extraordinary Teleférico de Mérida (the world's highest cable car).
Event Highlights
- Venezuela's most important bullfighting event
- Teleférico de Mérida — the world's highest cable car
- Live music and cultural performances
- Mérida — Venezuela's most beautiful Andean city
- The Andes as a backdrop
What to Do There
- Attend the bullfighting
- Ride the Teleférico de Mérida
- Explore Mérida's old town
- Eat Andean food
- Hike in the Andes
Event Info
Next Event
February annually
Location
Mérida, Venezuela
Duration
8 days
Ticket Price
Bullfighting from $20; cable car $15
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Alberto Carnevalli Airport in Mérida from Caracas (1 hour)
- ·Book accommodation well in advance
- ·Combine with a visit to Los Llanos for wildlife
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