Píllaro, Tungurahua · January 1 to 6, 2027
La Diablada de Píllaro
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La Diablada de Píllaro
When is La Diablada de Píllaro 2027?
La Diablada de Píllaro 2027 runs January 1 to 6, 2027. It's held on the same dates every year.
2027January 1 to 6, 2027Every year
How the dates are set: The Diablada Pillareña is held from January 1 to 6 every year.
La Diablada de Píllaro schedule
- January 1 to 6, every year: Thousands of devils from the communities gather in Píllaro to dance in the streets.
- During the festival: The devils, the guarichas and the capariches (who clear the way) move through the streets of the communities and the Parque Central, with village bands playing San Juanitos, saltapash and pasacalles.
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Getting to La Diablada de Píllaro
- Píllaro is in Tungurahua province, Ecuador. Quito and Ambato are the usual starting points by road.
Source: youtube.com
History of La Diablada de Píllaro
The Diablada (Fiesta de Inocentes) is a cultural expression unique in Ecuador. It is now declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.
Source: pillaroturistico.gob.ec
La Diablada de Píllaro: questions people ask
Where is La Diablada Pillareña held?
In the canton of Píllaro, Tungurahua province, Ecuador. It takes over the streets of the communities and the Parque Central.
What is the Diablada Pillareña?
It is a festival where dancing devils in handmade masks take over Píllaro, and it is declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.
Sources: tungurahuaturismo.com, pillaroturistico.gob.ec
About La Diablada de Píllaro
Thousands of masked dancing devils fill the streets of Píllaro, Ecuador, from January 1 to 6.
Every January, devils in handmade masks dance through the streets and the central park of Píllaro. Village bands play San Juanitos and pasacalles, and the guarichas and capariches join the parade. It is recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ecuador. Rooms in a small town fill fast, so plan a base ahead.
Know before you go
- The festival runs January 1 to 6 every year.
- The action is in the community streets and the Parque Central of Píllaro.
- Fly into Quito (UIO), then continue by road to Píllaro in Tungurahua province.
Planning the trip
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