Colombian Travel Tips | 5 Ways to Enjoy Carnaval De Barranquilla

A collage of pictures of the biggest carnival in Barranquilla Colombia.
Experience a whole new kind of cultural adventure in Barranquilla Colombia.

Barranquilla Colombia is a place for an exciting cultural experience. Although the culture of Colombia is a bit similar to a lot of other Latin American countries, Barranquilla’s local culture, however, has a few special elements that make it distinctive and unique. Its colors and flavors are mostly visible during their festivals and fiestas, one of which is the second-largest carnival in all of Latin America ---- Carnaval de Barranquilla.

Although it’s not as touristy as its neighboring cities like Santa Marta and Cartagena, Colombia, Barranquilla has something to offer that other Colombian cities can’t, an immersive and authentic experience of the Colombian culture. Carnaval de Barranquilla is a yearly festival celebrated days before the build-up to Ash Wednesday. For the year 2020, the festivities are scheduled to start from February 22 until February 25.

If you’re planning on going next year, take note of these few travel tips that will help you make the most out of your Carnival experience:


The experience you’ll get from Carnaval de Barranquilla will surely leave a mark in your heart. Make sure to follow these tips and your Carnival experience will definitely be one for the books!