when is it, how much does it cost and what are the main celebrations in the country

Impressive floats, thematic troupes, dancers at full rhythm and lots of foam. He Carnaval It is celebrated throughout the country.

Some towns began the celebrations in the first days of January, while others will focus on the long weekend on February 10, 11, 12 and 13, when the largest number of attendees is expected.

Each celebration has its particularity: some maintain latent ancestral traditions; others try to achieve the best artistic spectacle, and there are also those that stand out for their craftsmanship.

However, the economic crisis hit this type of events hard and there are localities that decided to reduce the number of celebration dates. Others, the they suspended as is the case of La Matanza, Ensenada -in the province of Buenos Aires- or the National Festival of Chaya in La Rioja.

Despite that, there are many alternatives for those who want to enjoy this Popular party. Here, an overview of some of the most famous festivities.

The “Carnival of the Country” is one of the most famous celebrations for its tradition, its colorful parades and its duration throughout the summer.

Under the watchful eye of the public and the jury, this year four troupes with different themes -and representing clubs from this city of Entre Ríos-, they seek to win the title of best troupe in 2024.

In the Corsódromo, located where the old railway station was located some time ago, they parade 12 carts y 1,000 artistsall with handmade costumes with rhinestones and feathers.

The largest open-air show in the country, as defined on the official website, began in January with more than 20,000 spectators and will continue to dazzle every Saturday in February. On the long Carnival weekend there will also be shows on Sunday the 11th and Monday the 12th.

Entrance to the Corsódromo is tariffed, with different types of prices and locations. In the stands, admission costs $ 10.000; in chairs from $21,000, and in tables for 4, it starts at $42,000.

Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketek.com.ar or in person at the ticket office from Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to closing, regular hours.

Residents of the Gualeguaychú department have a 50% discount on the value of general admission by presenting ID that proves the address and purchasing the ticket in person. On January 27, the benefit is extended to all residents of Entre Ríos.

In addition, every Saturday in January, the chairs located in sectors 2, 3, 4 and 5 have a 20% discount in its value.

Those who have a Unique Certificate of Disability (CUD) will be able to withdraw their ticket, free of charge.

Three groups (Mirú Mirá, Así Así and Burucuyá), two batucadas (Maimará and Emperatriz), two floats and 500 artists are part of one of the celebrations bigger of the province of Buenos Aires.

The parade takes place at the Corsódromo, the single of the province of Buenos Aires, located in the Laguna Mulitas Park.

The celebrations, which began in January, will continue on February 3, 10, 17 and 24, every night starting at 10 p.m.

On 12/2 the District Carnival Festival with the election of the sovereign and the live show of Los Balboa’s. And on February 25th it will be Provincial Carnival Festival with the election of the ambassador and the live show of Les Jinetes. During these two days there will be no parades.

The entrance is tariffed. Buying in advance costs $ 2.000. It can be obtained Thursday and Friday at the Teatro Español from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m., or on Saturday at the Corsódromo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, from 5 p.m. and during the night, the rate increases and costs $ 3,000.

Children under 12 years of age and people with disabilities enter for free with a companion upon presentation of the corresponding card (CUD).

The Corsódromo is divided by sectors and different locations also have a cost. Numbered chairs cost $1,000; unnumbered chairs, $800. A place in the stands costs $500; VIP tables in the first row, $8,000 and tables in the second row, $6,000. They can be purchased at the Spanish Theater or directly at the celebration.

It is the “National Capital of the Artisanal Carnival”. This city in the province of Buenos Aires is famous for the big headsdolls made with cartapesta, an artistic technique that Linqueño professor Enrique Urcola used in 1928 to create the first float.

This year, the parade will take place during five consecutive nights: February 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Unlike other years -and due to a budget issue-, there will be only one weekend of celebrations.

The event lasts around 4 hours and takes place in the Avenida Massey, the main one in this city. Troupes, batucadas, musical cars and floats parade along 700 meters.

The public is located on the sidewalk from where they can see the show free. In addition, there are tables and stands, which must be reserved in advance. advance and pay.

To keep in mind, in Plaza Rivadavia there are artisan stalls and a food court with numerous food trucks with several gastronomic options.

As in previous editions, a Cultural ambassador who will be a representative of the Lincoln Carnival in the different events and national festivities of the year. For the election, the candidates’ knowledge, social work and ability to communicate the local culture are taken into account.

In this town located south of the Marcos Juárez department, 360 kilometers from Córdoba capital, the Carnival is celebrated larger of the province, which is now in its 27th edition.

Although the Carnival is present in several towns in Córdoba, none has the magnitude of that of Arias, where 22 years ago the troupes left the streets and moved to the Corsódromo, with capacity for 10.000 personas.

For several years, a kind of Carnival industry was set up with people who work all year round preparing costumes and floats. There is a sewing workshop with activity throughout the year, as well as another that takes care of the floats.

The party will take place on 3 y Feb. 10. Admission is free, but you pay for the chairs (between $2,000 and $2,500 each).

The carnivals of this province of Northwestern Argentina are different from the previous ones since they have a strong ancestral imprint.

Las Carnival tents They are a distinctive feature of the Salta celebration as well as the encounter of comadres and compadres, games of pechadas, cashier meetings, unearthing and burial of the Pujllay (Devil), in addition to the game with serpentine, water and paint.

Some celebrations that stand out They are in the towns of Cerrillos (January 30; February 3,11,12,13), San Antonio de los Cobres (February 10,11 and 17), Orán (3,4,10,11,12, 13 , 17 and 18).

There will also be celebrations in Tartagal, San Carlos, Rosario de la Frontera, Guachipas, La Caldera, Payogasta, El Carril, Vaqueros, Chicoana, San Luis and Salta capital.

Each of the celebrations of the four geographical regions into which the province of Jujuy is divided has different characteristics.

In the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and the Puna, the celebrations begin ten days before the long weekend with the Compadre Thursday (February 1), when men go out to celebrate. The following week it is the women’s turn during the Comadres Thursday (February 8th).

The moment of greatest intensity of the celebrations occurs during the Big Carnival. And the most important day will be Saturday the 10th, when each troupe performs the Unearthing of the Devil.

The festival concludes a week later, with the Boy Carnival, when they bury the Devil again in his marker, a place removed from the town or on the side of a hill, demarcated by a mound of stones.

On the other hand, towards the east of the province, in the yungas and valley areas, the celebrations bear the mark of the Ava Guaraní culture and the epicenter is the town of San Pedro.

There are parades, comparsas and during the Guazú Earring –Big Festival – the Pim Pim is danced in a circle amidst shouts of joy and toasts with chicha.

It is worth clarifying that between the unearthing and the Carnival burial there are pure dance encounters, with cultural activities and community meals.

The traditional National Festival of Chaya was suspended due to the economic crisis. This celebration in which the success of the harvests is celebrated and thanks to Pachamama was going to take place during the long weekend of February, but at the beginning of the month, the provincial authorities announced the cancellation.

The celebration that will take place is Provincial Carnival Festival and the troupes on the main avenue of Villa Unión, head of the General Felipe Varela Department.

Ten troupes from different parts of La Rioja will perform with pure dance and glitter on 10 y February 11th. The show is free.

During 10 nightsat the Nolo Alias ​​corsódromo, located in the city of Corrientes, there will be a great display of colors, shine and music.

The festivities in the “National Capital of Carnival” began on January 26 and will continue until February 17th with parades and also troupe shows at the Mario del Tránsito Cocomarola amphitheater.

Tickets are purchased at norteticket.com or at Shopping Centenario and Instituto de Cultura Corrientes. The price varies depending on location. There are tickets from $ 3.000.