Barranquilla: Nomad Paradise

While January wraps the North in darkness and snow...

You are invited by Barranquilla’s leading institutions

to start your 2026 travels escaping the cold and dark skies,
and come to the sunniest Caribbean city...

Home of the world class gozadera, Barranquilla Carnival, the biggest celebration in the world, with over 1,000 thrilling events across more than two months.

By joining Barranquilla Nomad Paradise, you don’t just watch — you mingle, dive, and soak up the magic!

You’ll dance in a prize-winning Congo de Oro Carnival Troupe. (Rehearsals included.)

Join us and become a true protagonist in the happiest, world-class celebration!

Declared by UNESCO

a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

That superecontrabacanísimo bololo of awesome vibes has showered Barranquilla with the World Travel Awards (WTA) in 2022, 2023, and 2024—the “Oscars of Tourism”—for being South America’s Leading Festival Destination.

BARRANQUILLA: AN ANNUAL NOMAD PARADISE

was made for you to enjoy the non-stop Carnival events leading up to the High Season, starting February 14.

And don’t stop there, mi llave! Make your visit unforgettable by exploring five incredible local tourism gems—some just an hour away.

Cartagena, Santa Marta, Parque Tayrona, Sierra Nevada, and Palomino — all world-class spots where the fun keeps rolling.

Experience all this with lightning-fast internet, top-tier hospitality, exquisite cuisine, world-class healthcare, and VIP attention—all at super bacanísimos prices you’ll love!

! Only in Barranquilla !

Grab your ticket and take us as your llavecita, your best friend in a foreign land — the most important thing any traveler could have. We know your destiny: Barranquilla at its best!

Plus, with the priceless information we share, you’ll unlock ten awesome perks below!

1 – You get entrance to the Welcome Fest on January 31: Top city business and cultural leaders will give lectures to introduce you to the best opportunities in Barranquilla–Atlántico for digital nomads living and working in town, as well as the best Carnival activities of the season.
You will be given a curated overview of:
1-1 Barranquilla and the Atlántico Department
1-2 Daily life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
1-3 Top tourist attractions and iconic sites
1-4 Top Carnival events and activities
1-5 Local gastronomy
1-6 Nightlife

2 – You will be introduced to the cultural leaders of the city for a unique, world-class, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance in a Carnival troupe during the grandest parades. (Rehearsals included.)

3 – You will be introduced to Shakira’s top hometown dance schools so you can learn how to dance like her.

4 – You get entrance to the first immersive show of the sabroso taste of Carnival: Barranquilla’s Carnival: Top Bleisure Strategy.

5 – You get entrance to a signature cocktail party for networking with Barranquilla’s leaders.

6 – You will have an exclusive meet-and-greet with the Rey Momo and his troupe on January 29

7 – You get entrance to a Carnival-themed party on january 30.

8 – You get entrance to a live concert featuring six cutting-edge groups fusing folklore with jazz and classical music on january 31.

9 – You will get access to premium, exclusively curated city tours at preferential rates, with on-demand support for January 27-31 and the coming weeks.

10 – You will get on-demand access to premium, exclusively curated tours to other world-class tourism gems — Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sierra Nevada, Tayrona Park, and Palomino — very close to Barranquilla, at preferential rates for the coming weeks.

While the U.S. and Europe freeze in winter, that January aburrido blue, your spirit will soar under the sunniest skies.

! Only in Barranquilla !

You are welcome to join the happiest milestone in the digital nomad’s yearly journey.

You’ll be welcomed by Barranquilleros: open, warm, easy-going, spontaneous, and joyful 'Bacanes'—a world-class people who party year-round, and dance like Shakira.

Get immersed in the ultimate, most exhilarating fusion of work and celebration — where productivity meets passion in the vibrant heart of the world-happiest city: Barranquilla.

While the U.S. and Europe freeze in winter, your spirit will soar under the sunniest skies — in a world-class event designed for cultural discovery, joyful celebration, professional networking, and deep immersion.
All uniquely tailored for digital nomads.

Set in the iconic city that gave the world Shakira, Sofía Vergara, and Nina Garcia (Elle Magazine, Project Runway), for a really unique experience.

They’re all waiting for you—in the city that inspired Gabriel García Márquez, Nobel laureate and author of One Hundred Years of Solitude.

You will start with a Welcome-Fest where you will meet the leaders of Barranquilla’s key institutions as they guide you through essential aspects of the city — from doing business and thriving as a digital nomad, to unlocking the full potential of life here.

But it doesn’t stop at work:

You’ll be guided to the finest tours and attractions in town as well as introduced to the creative masterminds behind Barranquilla’s legendary Carnival masquerades — and you’ll have the time-of-your- life opportunity to dance as one of them. This includes participation in La Guacherna Parade — where Shakira herself danced this year — and even in the grandest events of Carnival.

This event was designed to feel like having a local friend in a new city — someone who helps you navigate, connect, and avoid the common missteps that come from not knowing the place.

No other city in the world offers digital nomads a tailor-made program like this.

City leaders provide curated guidance to the city’s top opportunities and experiences — the kind you won’t find anywhere else.

We’ve also prepared unforgettable immersive experiences just for you:

1-Academic-Immersive Theatrical Performance

BARRANQUILLA’S CARNIVAL: TOP BLEISURE STRATEGY: A First Taste of the World’s Biggest Party.
2-A True Carnival-Themed Celebration: The Rebirth of Joselito
Dive into one of the most symbolic and emotional moments of the Carnival through this theatrical retelling of Joselito’s farewell — a mix of joy, satire, and tradition.

3- Live Concert Experience

A Fusion of Rhythms
Six of the most cutting-edge bands unite for an unforgettable night, blending jazz, classical fusion, and Caribbean tradition in a bold, genre-defying performance.

-The life of Barranquilla and Atlántico

-City institutions and support for nomads

-Fostering relationships with local counterparts

-New business opportunities

- A curated set of tours and activities in the city

-Expert guidance to emblematic and tourist sites in Barranquilla and Atlántico

-Curated Gastronomy and top Gourmet and local cuisine restaurants of Barranquilla and Atlántico

-Nightlife in Barranquilla and Atlántico

-Introduction to Carnival of Barranquilla: Highlights, and the schedule for your best experience

-Opportunities to learn how to dance like Shakira in top Barranquilla dancing schools.

-Meeting the leaders of top carnival masquerades for your actual participation in La Guacherna and the Grand Parades.

EXPERT ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZING YOUR NEXT ITINERARY

You’ll be provided with a variety of options to fill your schedule following our event in Barranquilla — combining work and celebration...

While you wait for the Carnival high season, which kicks off on February 6 with La Guacherna Parade.

These include other Barranquilla memorable experiences, as well as exploring colonial Cartagena, Indigenous territories in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the laid-back beach town of Palomino.

All this, while Barranquilla shines with its sunniest, breeziest weather — the perfect backdrop for an event that uniquely blends learning and celebration.

Brought to you by the leaders of the city whose Carnival was crowned by

UNESCO

as a Masterpiece of the

Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

! Only in Barranquilla !

Grab your ticket and let us become your ultimate travel buddy — the ones who know your destiny. Along with our priceless tips, ten awesome perks are waiting for you!

You will be given a curated overview of:
1-1 Barranquilla and the Atlántico Department
1-2 Daily life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
1-3 Top tourist attractions and iconic sites
1-4 Top Carnival events and activities
1-5 Local gastronomy
1-6 Nightlife

3 – You will be introduced to Shakira’s top hometown dance schools so you can learn how to dance like her.

4 – You get entrance to the first immersive show of the sabroso taste of Carnival: Barranquilla’s Carnival: Top Bleisure Strategy.

5 – You get entrance to a signature cocktail party for networking with Barranquilla’s leaders.

6– You will have an exclusive meet-and-greet with the Rey Momo and his troupe on January 29

7 – You get entrance to a Carnival-themed party on january 30.

8 – You get entrance to a live concert featuring six cutting-edge groups fusing folklore with jazz and classical music on january 31.

9 – You will get access to premium, exclusively and curated city tours at preferential rates, with on-demand support for January 27-31 and the coming weeks.

10 – You will get on-demand access to premium, exclusively curated tours to other world-class tourism gems — Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sierra Nevada, Tayrona Park, and Palomino —very close to Barranquilla, at preferential rates for the coming weeks.

While the U.S. and Europe freeze in winter, that January aburrido blue, your spirit will soar under the sunniest skies.

! Only in Barranquilla !

27 January DAY 1

27 January

DAY 1

WELCOME-FEST

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Campus

🕒 3:00PM - 10:00 PM

WELCOME FROM THE LEADERS OF BARRANQUILLA’S TOURISM AND BUSINESS INSTITUTIONS

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | OPENING REMARKS

Key Note Speakers:

Manuel María Márquez A.
President, Center for Competitiveness and Innovation
Business Leader, Founder of Carnival S.A. (Manager Institution of Barranquilla's Carnival), Head of the Barranquilla Cultural Tourism Project
Beatriz Díaz Phd.
Dean, Tourism Program, Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, head of the Nature Tourism Cluster
Topics: Experiencing Barranquilla as a local
Panel Discussion:

Business Opportunities in Barranquilla

City Introduction Topics:

Overview of Barranquilla and the Atlántico Department
Daily Life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
Resources and Support for Digital Nomads
Housing Options and Long-Stay Accommodations
Top Tourist Attractions and Iconic Sites
Local Gastronomy
Nightlife in the Region

2-INTRODUCTION TO CARNIVAL

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Speakers:

Dr. Soley del Castillo, PhD
Director of Carnaval de la 84 (One of the biggest Carnival parades) and Del Carajo Cumbiamba | Congo de Oro Winner (Congo Winner: The City's Annual Award for the Best Performances)
Marlio Cortés
Leader of Afrocaribe Dance Group and Escuela de Danza Marlio Cortés | Congo de Oro Winner
Dr. Carmen Meléndez, PhD
Director of Palma Africana Dance Group | Congo de Oro Winner
Juventino Ojito
King Momo 2024, Leader of Son Mocaná Orchestra, and former key member of the Joe Arroyo Orchestra (King Momo: One of the two iconic figures of the annual Carnival, alongside the Carnival Queen)
Lisandro Polo
King Momo 2017, Director of Noche de Tambó, (One of the main events in Carnival)
3- CARNIVAL SCHEDULE
5:00- 6:00 PM
The Carnival schedule will be presented by the cultural leaders above mentioned

4-OPTIONS FOR FULL IMMERSION IN THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE: DANCING IN A MASQUERADE iN THE MAIN CARNIVAL PARADES

6:00-7:00 PM

Youll be introduced to the creative masterminds behind Barranquilla’s legendary Carnival Troupes— and you’ll have the time-of-your- life opportunity to dance in one of them.

Dr. Soley del Castillo, Marlio Cortés, Juventino Ojito, Dr. Carmen Meléndez, and other Carnival troupe leaders will give you the UNIQUE WORLD CLASS OPPORTUNITY to obtain the one time 2026 membership which gives you your full and unique life time experience of deep-diving immersion in Carnival by dancing with their groups during the Grand Parades. (On demand, discreationary by every participant).

This includes opportunities to dance as a Barranquillero in La Guacherna Parade — where Shakira herself danced this year — and in the other grandest events of Carnival.

Be advised that some top Congo de Oro (Barranquilla Oscar for top Carnival Troupes) have limited availability, so early registration is highly recommended.

You will also be offered the opportunity to learn how to dance like Shakira, in local dancing schools.

7:00-8:00 PM

BARRANQUILLA’S CARNIVAL: TOP BLEISURE STRATEGY: A First Taste of the World’s Biggest Party

An immersive academic event co-created with Carnival leaders Marlio Cortés, Soley del Castillo, Juventino Ojito, and Lisandro Polo.

8:00-10:00 PM

COCKTAIL PARTY

Here are some tours which are offered by our Official Travel Agencies

-Malecón Scooter Tour
-Carnival History Tour
-Stories of El Prado
-Port Navigation on the Magdalena River
-Puerto Colombia: Sea and River
-Day Trip to Sabanilla Beach
-Day Trip to Puerto Colombia
-Puerto Colombia Day Tour
-Ancestral Spirit
-San Luis Waterfall Tour
-Los Charcones: Nature Reserve Excursion
-Discover Usiacurí
-72nd Street Walking Tour
-Caribbean Adventure Park

-Barranquilla Night Panoramic Tour

-Shared City Tour
-Night Tour
-Dance to the Rhythm of Joe Arroyo

Cartagena: A Jewel of the Caribbean Coast

Cartagena is one of Colombia’s most iconic and visited tourist destinations, located on the Caribbean coast. Founded in 1533, the city is known for its rich colonial history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Its historic walled city and fortress, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Key Facts:

Population: Approx. 1.1 million (2025 est.)
Average Temperature: 27–31°C (81–88°F) year-round
Tourism: Over 2 million visitors annually (pre-pandemic levels)
Main Attractions: Walled City, Castillo San Felipe, Getsemaní neighborhood, Rosario Islands, Bocagrande beaches

Discover Santa Marta, Colombia’s oldest city and a vibrant Caribbean destination welcoming over 1.2 million tourists each year. With its charming colonial architecture, lively cultural scene, and beautiful beaches bathed in warm, tropical weather (average 28°C), Santa Marta offers the perfect blend of history and relaxatio

Just a short 35 km from the city lies the majestic Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain range in the world, soaring up to 5,700 meters. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers, featuring lush jungles, waterfalls, and incredible biodiversity. Trek the famous Lost City (Ciudad Perdida)—an ancient archaeological site older than Machu Picchu—and engage with the indigenous Kogi, Arhuaco, Wiwa, and Kankuamo communities who protect this sacred land.

Whether you’re seeking sun-soaked beaches, cultural immersion, or thrilling mountain treks, Santa Marta and the Sierra Nevada promise an unforgettable Colombian Caribbean experience. Start your adventure here!

Santa Marta Key Facts:

Population: Approx. 500,000 (2025 est.)
Average Temperature: 28°C (82°F) year-round
Tourism: Around 1.2 million visitors annually
Main Attractions: Historic center, beaches, Tayrona National Park, Taganga, Minca

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Key Facts:

Highest Peak: Pico Cristóbal Colón, 5,700 meters (18,700 ft)
Distance from Santa Marta: 35 km (22 miles)
UNESCO Status: Biosphere Reserve
Popular Activities: Trekking to Lost City, birdwatching, cultural tours with indigenous communities

Palomino is a laid-back beach town located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, nestled between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the sea. Known for its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush jungle backdrop, Palomino offers a perfect escape for travelers seeking nature, relaxation, and adventure. It’s also famous as a starting point for tubing down the Palomino River and for its proximity to the Sierra Nevada and Tayrona National Park.

Palomino Key Facts:

Location: Caribbean coast, La Guajira department
Population: Approx. 7,000 inhabitants
Average Temperature: 27–30°C (81–86°F) year-round
Main Attractions: Beaches, Palomino River tubing, nearby Sierra Nevada and Tayrona Park
Accessibility: About 80 km (50 miles) from Santa Marta

Your ticket is your key to the best friend any traveler could have — us! Plus, get priceless information and unlock six incredible perks that await below.