Carnival in Santa Cruz is here again.
Which means two things. Music everywhere… and absolute chaos if you don’t plan how you’re getting home.
This year the Tram is stepping up. Extra services. Double units. Tighter frequencies. All designed to cope with the tidal wave of people heading into the capital for the biggest party of the year.
And let’s be honest, when Carnival kicks off properly, “a lot of people” is an understatement.
If you’ve ever tried driving into Santa Cruz during Carnival, you’ll know it’s not for the faint-hearted. Road closures. Police controls. Random diversions. Parking? Forget it.
So yes, public transport is the sensible option.
But here’s the important bit… not everything will run as normal.
There will be service adjustments. Certain stops may close temporarily depending on crowd control. Routes can be altered at specific times. It’s all done for safety, but if you turn up expecting a quiet Tuesday timetable, you’re going to get a surprise.
And surprises during Carnival are best left to the costumes.
If you’re heading in, check the updated tram schedules before you go. Plan your return journey as well, not just the “getting there” bit. It’s always the 3am decision-making that catches people out.
Carnival is brilliant. Loud, messy, slightly bonkers… but brilliant.
Just don’t leave your brain at home along with your parking expectations.
Full details here at the bottom of the page at Diario de Avisos