Festivals in Colombia

Carnival of Barranquilla – Colombia's Grand Celebration of Cultural Diversity

The Carnival of Barranquilla is Colombia's largest and most colorful festival, held annually in the Caribbean coastal city of Barranquilla. Recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, this four-day celebration showcases the remarkable fusion of Indigenous, African, and European traditions that define Colombian Caribbean identity.