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March 27, 2026

This will be the schedule of the traditional Bajada de los Palmeros de Chacao

The Chacao Mayor's Office published the schedule for the traditional Bajada de los Palmeros de Chacao for 2026 on March 26.

This will be the schedule of the traditional Bajada de los Palmeros de Chacao

TL;DR

  • The Bajada de los Palmeros de Chacao 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, starting at 10:00 am.
  • The event begins at the entrance of Sabas Nieves in Parque Nacional El Ávila and is part of pre-Holy Week celebrations.
  • Cultural groups like Santos Inocentes de Caucagua, Pastores del Niño Jesús de Los Teques, and various bands will accompany the procession.
  • The tradition dates back to 1776, stemming from a promise made during a yellow fever epidemic.
  • The Bajada de los Palmeros de Chacao was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2019.
  • The event has only been canceled twice (2020, 2021) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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