When and where are Colombia's best festivals?
Like any South American country, Colombia has it's fair share of festivals. Some, like the Barranquilla carnival and Medellin Flower Festival, are very well known, while others less so. During festival periods, hotels are often full, so best to book in advance. There are many small towns that have yearly festivals, many of which are highly memorable - real travel highlights. Check the details below and try to plan your holiday itinerary accordingly.
Colombia's Main Festivals
January (first few days) - Carnival de Blancos y Negros (Black and White Carnival): multi ethnic celebrations in Pasto in the South of Colombia.
January (first week) - Feria de Manizales: orchestras, tango dancing and beauty contests.
February - Barranquilla Carnival: one of Latin America's best carnivals. Street dancing, street parties and drunken Colombians.
June - Folklore Music Festival in Ibague: as it sounds.
August (2nd week) - Feria de las Flores in Medellin: Colombia's most colourful festival, the Flower Festival of Medellin.
December - Feria de Cali (25 to 30 December) - Cali's Festival is based on dancing horse shows, salsa music and partying.
