FAIRS AND FESTIVAL 2023

One of Colombia's most valuable assets is its people!
Colombians celebrate this extensively in the various folk festivals and fairs in different regions of the country. Here is a brief overview of some events that are worth a visit:

FEBRUARY 2023: Carnaval de Barranquilla

DATE: 18 – 21 February

PLACE: Barranquilla (Caribic Coast)

SPECIAL FEATURE: Certainly one of the most spectacular carnivals in South America. Represents with its parades the mestizo population and the fusion of cultures and races. It  has been declared a UNESCO heritage. Amazing musical mix of rhythms like Cumbias, Porros, Fandango, Mapalés.

APRIL 2023: Festival de la leyenda Vallenata

DATE: 26 - 30 April

PLACE: Valledupar (north - east Colombia)

SPECIAL FEATURE: Vallenato is, as well as the Cumbia, the prevalent music style along the Atlantic Coast of Colombia. It is traditionally played by an ensemble of accordion, drum and güira. Everybody who wants to enjoy the world's best Vallenato music must visit Valledupar by end of april.

JULY/AUGUST 2015: Feria de las Flores Medellín

DATE: 28 July – 07 August

ORT: Medellín

SPECIAL FEATURE: Horse parades, orchids - and bird exhibitions as well as the special parade of the Silleteros (men and women from the village of Santa Elena), who carry at the Flower Festival original and beautiful flower arrangements on their shoulders.

DECEMBER 2023: Feria de Cali

DATE: 25th – 30th of December

PLACE: Cali

SPECIAL FEATURE: The main attraction is the salsa music: Both, orchestras and dance groups are invited to perform. This is where the world's best salsa dancers show up!