Los carnavales más icónicos de Latinoamérica
By Best Western
El Carnaval es una de las celebraciones más populares y coloridas de América Latina, y cada país tiene su propia forma de celebrarlo. Si deseas sumergirte en la cultura y la alegría de la región, aquí te presentamos algunas de las celebraciones de Carnaval más importantes de América Latina y las actividades que puedes disfrutar en cada una de ellas.
El Carnaval de Mazatlán
El Carnaval de Mazatlán es uno de los más grandes y populares de México. Se celebra durante cinco días y comienza el jueves antes del Martes de Carnaval. En 2024, se llevará a cabo del 15 al 20 de febrero. El Carnaval es famoso por sus impresionantes carros alegóricos que desfilan por las calles del centro histórico de la ciudad. También hay numerosos conciertos y eventos de baile en el Malecón de la ciudad durante estos días, así como ferias gastronómicas y concursos de disfraces. Uno de los aspectos más destacados del Carnaval de Mazatlán es la quema del “Mal Humor”, una figura gigante que representa todo lo desfavorable del año anterior.
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El Carnaval de Veracruz
El Carnaval de Veracruz es uno de los más antiguos y famosos de México y se celebra durante nueve días, comenzando el miércoles antes del Miércoles de Ceniza. En 2024, se llevará a cabo del 14 al 22 de febrero. Este Carnaval es famoso por sus diversos desfiles y bailes, así como por sus impresionantes carros alegóricos. Durante el Carnaval de Veracruz también se llevan a cabo muchos eventos paralelos, como el Concurso de Carnaval Infantil y el Concurso de Gigantes y Cabezudos. Uno de los aspectos más destacados del Carnaval de Veracruz es la quema de “Juan Carnaval”, una enorme imagen que simboliza todas las cosas negativas ocurridas durante el año previo.
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El Carnaval de Porto Seguro
El Carnaval de Porto Seguro es uno de los más vibrantes y coloridos de Brasil y se celebra durante cinco días, comenzando el viernes antes del Martes de Carnaval. En 2024, se llevará a cabo del 16 al 20 de febrero. Este Carnaval es famoso por sus desfiles alegres y coloridos carros alegóricos y grupos que pasan por la Passarela do Descobrimento. Durante estos días, también puedes disfrutar de música en vivo y bailes en diferentes escenarios, así como eventos paralelos como el Concurso de Fantasía y el Concurso de Blocos. Uno de los aspectos más destacados del Carnaval de Porto Seguro es el “Banho de Cheiro”, un evento donde las personas se rocían entre sí con perfume y agua aromática.
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El Carnaval de Maceió
El Carnaval de Maceió es una popular celebración en el estado brasileño de Alagoas que dura cuatro días, comenzando el sábado anterior al Martes de Carnaval. En 2024, se llevará a cabo del 17 al 20 de febrero. Durante el Carnaval, hay coloridos y alegres desfiles con carros alegóricos y grupos desfilando por las calles de la ciudad. También hay numerosos eventos paralelos como concursos de disfraces y presentaciones de bandas y artistas locales en varios escenarios. Uno de los aspectos más destacados del Carnaval de Maceió es la “Batucada”, un evento en el que grupos de percusión compiten por el mejor ritmo y energía.
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Estas son solo algunas de las celebraciones de Carnaval más importantes y coloridas de América Latina. Cada una tiene su propio estilo y tradiciones, pero todas comparten el mismo espíritu de alegría, celebración y comunidad.
English Translation
Carnival is one of the most popular and colorful celebrations in Latin America, and each country has its own way of celebrating it. If you want to immerse yourself in local culture and fun, here are some of the main Carnival celebrations in Latin America and the activities that you can enjoy at each of them.
Mazatlán Carnival
The Mazatlán Carnival is one of the largest and most popular in Mexico. It lasts five days and begins on the Thursday before Shrove Tuesday. In 2024, it will be held from 15 to 20 February. The carnival is famous for its impressive floats that parade through the streets of the city’s historic center. Numerous concerts and dance events are also held on the city’s breakwater during the carnival, as well as food fairs and costume contests. One of the highlights of the Mazatlán Carnival is the burning of the “Bad Mood”, a giant figure that represents everything inauspicious from the previous year.
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Veracruz Carnival
Veracruz Carnival is one of the oldest and most famous in Mexico and is celebrated over nine days, starting on the Wednesday before Ash Wednesday. In 2024, it will be held from 14 to 22 February. This carnival is famous for its various parades and dances, as well as its impressive floats. Other side events, such as the children’s carnival contest and the giants and cabezudos (big-headed papier-maché carnival figures) contest also take place during the carnival. One of the highlights of Veracruz Carnival is the burning of “Juan Carnaval”, a huge image that symbolizes all the negative things that happened during the previous year.
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Porto Seguro Carnival
Porto Seguro Carnival is one of the most vibrant and colorful in Brazil and is celebrated over five days, starting on the Friday before Shrove Tuesday. In 2024, it will be held from 16 to 20 February. This Carnival is famous for its joyous parades and colorful floats and bands that pass through the Passarela do Descobrimento. During this time, you can also enjoy live music and dances on different stages, as well as side events such as the fantasy and carnival block contests. One of the highlights of the Porto Seguro Carnival is the “Banho de Cheiro“, an event where people spray each other with perfume and aromatic water.
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English Translation
Maceió Carnival
The Maceió Carnival is a popular celebration in the Brazilian state of Alagoas that lasts four days, starting on the Saturday before Shrove Tuesday. In 2024, it will be held from 17 to 20 February. During Carnival, there are colorful and joyous parades with floats and bands parading through the streets of the city. There are also numerous side events such as costume contests and performances by local bands and artists on various stages. One of the highlights of the Maceió Carnival is the “Batucada“, an event in which percussion groups compete for the best rhythm and energy.
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These are just some of the most important and colorful Carnival celebrations in Latin America. Each has its own style and traditions, but all share the same spirit of joy, celebration, and community.
Carnival is one of the most popular and colorful celebrations in Latin America, and each country has its own way of celebrating it. If you want to immerse yourself in local culture and fun, here are some of the main Carnival celebrations in Latin America and the activities that you can enjoy at each of them.
Mazatlán Carnival
The Mazatlán Carnival is one of the largest and most popular in Mexico. It lasts five days and begins on the Thursday before Shrove Tuesday. In 2024, it will be held from 15 to 20 February. The carnival is famous for its impressive floats that parade through the streets of the city’s historic center. Numerous concerts and dance events are also held on the city’s breakwater during the carnival, as well as food fairs and costume contests. One of the highlights of the Mazatlán Carnival is the burning of the “Bad Mood”, a giant figure that represents everything inauspicious from the previous year.
Book your stay at Best Western Posada Freeman Zona Dorada.
Veracruz Carnival
Veracruz Carnival is one of the oldest and most famous in Mexico and is celebrated over nine days, starting on the Wednesday before Ash Wednesday. In 2024, it will be held from 14 to 22 February. This carnival is famous for its various parades and dances, as well as its impressive floats. Other side events, such as the children’s carnival contest and the giants and cabezudos (big-headed papier-maché carnival figures) contest also take place during the carnival. One of the highlights of Veracruz Carnival is the burning of “Juan Carnaval”, a huge image that symbolizes all the negative things that happened during the previous year.
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Porto Seguro Carnival
Porto Seguro Carnival is one of the most vibrant and colorful in Brazil and is celebrated over five days, starting on the Friday before Shrove Tuesday. In 2024, it will be held from 16 to 20 February. This Carnival is famous for its joyous parades and colorful floats and bands that pass through the Passarela do Descobrimento. During this time, you can also enjoy live music and dances on different stages, as well as side events such as the fantasy and carnival block contests. One of the highlights of the Porto Seguro Carnival is the “Banho de Cheiro“, an event where people spray each other with perfume and aromatic water.
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Maceió Carnival
The Maceió Carnival is a popular celebration in the Brazilian state of Alagoas that lasts four days, starting on the Saturday before Shrove Tuesday. In 2024, it will be held from 17 to 20 February. During Carnival, there are colorful and joyous parades with floats and bands parading through the streets of the city. There are also numerous side events such as costume contests and performances by local bands and artists on various stages. One of the highlights of the Maceió Carnival is the “Batucada“, an event in which percussion groups compete for the best rhythm and energy.
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These are just some of the most important and colorful Carnival celebrations in Latin America. Each has its own style and traditions, but all share the same spirit of joy, celebration, and community.
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