On January 1, a masquerade or "obisparra" called "Los Carochos" is celebrated in Riofrío de Aliste, with eleven characters, of which two of them, the carochos or devils, are the ones that give this representation its name. The characters, distributed in the groups of the devils, the gypsies and the handsome, will take to the streets at noon on the first day of the year to break the tranquility of the town, run after people and scare neighbors and visitors with their flashy outfits.

Los Carochos are related to the change in the agrarian cycle, the awakening of the countryside, the variation of sunlight, the transition from youth to adult life, fertility and social criticism. The festival was declared of Regional Tourist Interest in 2002.

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  • Every day: arrange a visit

Observations: Ayto phone: 980 59 80 01 (Monday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) or 676 363 811

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Address and map location

  • Postal address En la antigua casa del veterinario. Riofrío de Aliste. NaN. Zamora
  • Web
    https://loscarochos.es/museo/
  • Phones
    • Ayuntamiento: 980 59 80 01 (de lunes a Viernes de 10.30 a 15.00)
    • 676 363 811
    • 678 833 004
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