Barranquilla: Nomad Paradise

Barranquilla’s digital nomad community, together with leading hospitality companies and cultural institutions, and with the support of the Governor’s Office of Atlántico and the Mayor’s Office of Culture of Barranquilla, invite you to start 2026 by escaping the Northern Hemisphere’s winter and enjoying the warmth and energy of the Caribbean.

Start your year in a top-ten Booking.com “Must Visit 2026” city—no visa required—where high-speed connectivity meets nonstop culture. During the Barranquilla Carnival season, one of the world’s largest cultural festivals comes alive with over 1,000 events, most of them free and taking over the streets for nearly two months -100% of neighborhoods-barrio carnivals are free. This is an immersive, high-energy experience tailor-made for digital nomads who want productivity by day and cultural celebration by night.

Your journey begins with us as your trusted local partner. We guide you since the first day in our city—an experienced ally who truly knows and understands the landscape, enabling you to get the best out of the city—within a dynamic, future-oriented environment where digital nomads, tech innovators, indie hackers, creators, and remote workers come together to build meaningful business opportunities and ventures, strengthen high-impact skills, and establish lasting professional connections.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime, world-class opportunity for those who enjoy observing as well as for those who refuse to be mere spectators—learning to dance like Shakira or stepping into a fully immersive experience, rehearsing and performing alongside a Congo de Oro–winning Carnival troupe at an internationally celebrated festival recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

No dance experience required. You rehearse before you parade. Bilingual and guided every step by Carnival professionals. Designed for international visitors. You don’t watch the parade — you become part of it.

This extraordinary festival has earned Barranquilla the World Travel Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024—the highest global recognition in tourism—as South America’s Leading Festival Destination.

All of this is supported by high-speed internet, top coworking spaces, new business opportunities, outstanding hospitality, refined cuisine, internationally recognized healthcare, and premium-level attention, offered at highly competitive costs made possible by the devaluation of the Colombian peso.

Further, you can explore five exceptional destinations close by—Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tayrona National Natural Park, the Sierra Nevada, and Palomino—each offering unique cultural and natural experiences.

! Only in Barranquilla !

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Digital nomads, tech professionals, indie hackers, investors, remote workers, entrepreneurial freelancers, and the like who want to work by day and join the Carnival troupe by night. Barranquilla Nomad Paradise is designed for professionals who want to work, build, and connect in a high-energy Caribbean environment where creativity, culture, and celebration are part of daily life.I

IS COMING TO CARNIVAL EXPENSIVE?

1-Barranquilla Carnival features more than 1,000 events over nearly two months, most of them free and held in the streets. All neighborhood (barrio) carnivals are 100% free and open to the public.

Below, we include a curated list of the main events, clearly indicating which ones are free and which require tickets. We also provide practical guidance for participants attending the first day of Barranquilla Nomad Paradise, including logistics, access, and what to expect.

2-In addition, the devaluation of the Colombian peso gives visitors using U.S. dollars or euros strong purchasing power, making accommodation, food, and local transportation especially affordable during Carnival season.

Common questions from digital nomads

Do I need dance experience? No — beginners are welcome.You rehearse before you parade guided every step by Carnival professionals.

Do I need Spanish? No — support is bilingual.

Is dancing mandatory? No — but access is exclusive. Troupe participation is optional and subject to availability, but access is only possible through this experience.

Can I still work? Yes — the experience is built around remote work.

This is not spectator tourism. This is full cultural immersion with guidance.

At the Welcome Fest, you’ll meet leaders from Barranquilla’s key business and cultural institutions, who will 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 and of the free Carnival events. You’ll receive curated insights into:

Life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
City institutions and nomad support
Building relationships with local partners
New business opportunities for digital nomads, tech innovators, indie hackers, and creators
Curated guidance to navigate one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, helping you choose the best free events from the more than 1,000 activities the Barranquilla Carnival offers over nearly two months.
Handpicked tours, activities, and emblematic sites
Expert recommendations for top attractions
Curated gastronomy, from gourmet dining to local favorites
Nightlife across Barranquilla and Atlántico

The experience is built around remote work. Yet, it doesn’t stop at work. You’ll be guided through the highlights of the Carnival of Barranquilla, with help scheduling the best possible experience.

You’ll have opportunities to learn to dance like Shakira at top Barranquilla dance schools, meet the creative leaders behind the city’s legendary carnival troupes, and even dance as one of them.

This includes, for those who don't want to be just spectators, but real participants getting the ultimate immersive experience, of dancing in La Guacherna Parade—where Shakira herself danced last year—and in the Carnival’s grandest events.

You’re guided—not dropped into the unknown—through one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, with curated help to choose the best free events from over 1,000 Barranquilla Carnival activities.

Local support, every step of the way.

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BARRANQUILLA CARNIVAL 2026

January 14 – February 17, 2026

Complete Official + Community Event Listing with Exact Dates & Event Types

In addition to this official listing, there are thousands of other events—concerts, neighborhood parties, street dancing, and unique spontaneous gatherings—open to everyone throughout the city

ACCESS TYPE LEGEND

Term Meaning

FREE Fully free public event

MIXED Ticketed areas + free public access

TICKETED Ticket required (palcos, stadiums, concerts)

I. INSTITUTIONAL & OPENING EVENTS (PRECARNIVAL)

Opening – Río de Tradiciones – Gran Malecón / Malecón de Rebolo January 14, 2026 FREE Public Installation / Parade

Lectura del Bando – Inaugural decree & performance January 17, 2026 FREE Official Opening / Street Parade

Children’s Carnival Bando & Coronation January 18, 2026 FREE Coronation / Children’s Parade

Academic Weekend – Tradition Seminar January 23, 2026 FREE Academic / Workshop

Children’s Carnival Seed Program January 23–24, 2026 FREE Children’s Workshops / Parade Preparation

Dance & Cumbia Party – Plaza de la Paz January 25, 2026 FREE Dance Festival / Street Performance

Additional cultural precarnival workshops / meetups Jan 17 – Feb 6, 2026 FREE Workshop / Cultural Activity

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II. HERITAGE, SAFEGUARDING & CULTURAL AGENDA (PRECARNIVAL)

Dance Afternoons Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Dance / Workshop

Tambor Nights Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Music / Workshop / Performance

Dance & Comparsa Rehearsals Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Rehearsal / Workshop

Festival of Letanías (precarnival) Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Festival / Parade

Gaita & Traditional Music Meetings Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Music Festival / Workshop

Cantadoras Meeting Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Music / Oral Tradition

Carnival Lecture Series / Academic Agenda Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Academic / Lecture

Heritage Preservation Discussions Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Academic / Discussion

Mask, Costume & Oral Tradition Workshops Jan 17 – Feb 6 FREE Workshop / Cultural Practice

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III. CHILDREN & HERITAGE PROGRAMS

Children’s Carnival – Activities January 18 & 23–24, 2026 FREE Children’s Activities / Workshop

Heritage Preservation Parades Throughout Precarnival & Carnival FREE Parade / Heritage Preservation

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IV. PUBLIC ART, EXHIBITIONS & CITY INSTALLATIONS

Río de Tradiciones / Macrofigures of Carnival Jan 14 – Feb 17 FREE Parade / Public Installation

Mask Exhibitions Jan 17 – Feb 17 FREE Exhibition / Museum

Carnival Photo Exhibitions Jan 17 – Feb 17 FREE Exhibition / Museum

Artistic Installations in Neighborhoods & Parks Jan 17 – Feb 17 FREE Public Art / I

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Mini Neighborhood Carnivals Feb 2026 FREE Mini-Parades / Community Events

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II. PRECARNIVAL NIGHT PARADE

La Guacherna Esthercita Forero – Night lantern & drum parade February 6, 2026 (Friday) MIXED Night Parade / Street Performance

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V. CARNIVAL WEEK – CORE EVENTS

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Baila la Calle (Opening) MIXED Street Festival / Dance

Baila la Calle – Popular Stages MIXED Street Festival / Stage

Night of the River MIXED Music / Night Event

Friday, February 13, 2026

Event Access Event Type

Coronation of Carnival Kings (central) TICKETED Coronation / Official Ceremony

Noche de Tambó FREE Concert

Night of Orchestras MIXED Concert / Music Festival

Baila la Calle MIXED Street Festival / Dance

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Batalla de Flores - TICKETED Parade / Main Event

Carnaval de la 44– FREE Parade

Carnaval de la 17 – FREE King Momo Parade FREE Parade

La Carnavalada – FREE Theatre, Dance & Carnival Arts

Baila la Calle MIXED Street Festival / Dance

Popular Night Events MIXED Night Performances / Street Event

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Grand Parade of Tradition & Folklore TICKETED Parade / Main Event

Festival of Letanías (central day) FREE Festival / Music & Dance

La Carnavalada – FREE Theatre, Dance & Carnival Arts

Orchestra Festival TICKETED Concert / Music Festival

Baila la Calle MIXED Street Festival / Dance

Monday, February 16, 2026

Grand Parade of Comparsas TICKETED Parade / Main Event

Comedy Meetings FREE Theater / Street Performance

La Carnavalada – FREE Theatre, Dance & Carnival Arts

Preservation Events FREE Heritage Preservation / Parade

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Joselito Carnaval Parade FREE Parade / Closing

Burial of Joselito Carnaval FREE Parade / Ritual / Closing

La Carnavalada – FREE Theatre, Dance & Carnival Arts

Carnaval de la 84 – Closing FREE Parade / Neighborhood Closing

EXPERT ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZING YOUR NEXT ITINERARY

You’ll be offered a range of options to fill your schedule after the event—blending work and celebration, with curated help to choose the best free events from over 1,000 Barranquilla Carnival activities, supported by high-speed internet, top coworking spaces, new business opportunities, outstanding hospitality, refined cuisine, internationally recognized healthcare, and premium-level attention, while you wait for Carnival’s high season, which begins on February 6 with La Guacherna Parade.

These include unforgettable Barranquilla Carnival experiences, as well as trips to colonial Cartagena, Indigenous territories in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the laid-back beach town of Palomino.

All of this unfolds while Barranquilla enjoys its sunniest, breeziest season—the perfect setting for an event that uniquely merges 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 !

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

Experiencing Barranquilla as a Local

The session will open with a panel discussion featuring keynote speakers from the Barranquilla Cultural Tourism Project, the Governor’s Tourism Office, the city’s Secretariat of Culture, and SMS business association of Barranquilla.

The panel will focus on Business Opportunities in Barranquilla and introduce the city through the following 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

Keynote Speakers

Manuel María Márquez A.
President, Center for Competitiveness and Innovation
Business leader; Founder of Carnival S.A. (managing institution of Barranquilla’s Carnival); Head of the Barranquilla Cultural Tourism Project
Beatriz Díaz, PhD
Dean, Tourism Program, Universidad Autónoma del Caribe
Carmen Meléndez, PhD
Director, Palma Africana Dance Group
Congo de Oro Award Winner

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 CARNIVAL GROUP TROUPE 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.. for those who don't want to be just spectators, but real participants getting the ultimate immersive experience. (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

28 January

DAY 2

9:00 -AM

1-Tour: 9:00 AM

The City – Iconic Sites

2 - 5:00 PM

First Carnival Immersion: Meeting with the selected dance group – First practice

3 - 8:00 PM

Gastronomic Route 1

29 January

DAY 3

9:00 -AM

1-Tour: 9:00 AM

Puerto Colombia, Mallorquín

2 - 5:00 PM

Second Carnival Immersion:

Meeting with the Rey Momo of Carnival and his troupe

3 - 8:00 PM

Gastronomic Route 2

YOUR COMPLETE SCHEDULE

February 1–21

Carnival hasn’t even begun yet — our event was just a small taste. The real spectacle is still to come. And while you wait, you will be supported by high-speed internet, top coworking spaces, new business opportunities, outstanding hospitality, refined cuisine, internationally recognized healthcare, and premium-level attention,

On February 1, Carnival hasn’t begun yet — our event is just a small taste, sneak peek for you to rehearse..

The real spectacle is still to come.

From January 31 on, the city comes alive with dozens of free Carnival events.

Since Carnival High Season will only start on February 6, you´ll have plenty of time for a world class mix of rehearsing and preparing for dancing in the parades, learning how to dance like Shakira, working or relaxing with tours either in Barranquilla or other world class jewerly tourism experiencies at Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sierra Nevada, Tayrona Park and Palomino.

Our official travel agencies are available to help participants plan a personalized itinerary — for those staying in Barranquilla through the Carnival season or beyond, or for exploring colonial Cartagena, Indigenous territories in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the laid-back beach town of Palomino one hour from Barranquilla.

Be advised that some tours have limited availability, so early registration is highly recommended.

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

Plus, with the priceless information we share, you’ll unlock the ten amazing amenities below:

1 – Welcome Fest | January 27
Entrance to the Welcome Fest, where top business and cultural leaders introduce you to the best opportunities in Barranquilla–Atlántico for digital nomads living and working in the city, along with the season’s top Carnival activities. You’ll receive a curated overview of:
1-1 Barranquilla and the Atlántico Department

1-2 Daily life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
1-3 Business Opportunities for digital nomads, tech innovators, indie hackers, and creators

1-4 Top tourist attractions and iconic sites
1-5 Top Carnival events and full guidance for the entire Carnival season, with curated advice to help you choose the best free events from over 1,000 Barranquilla Carnival activities.
1-6 Local gastronomy
1-7 Nightlife

2 – Introduction to the city’s cultural leaders for those who don't want to be just spectators, but real participants getting the ultimate immersive experience a unique, world-class, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance in a Carnival troupe during the grandest parades (rehearsals included).

3 – Introduction to Shakira’s top hometown dance schools, so you can learn to dance like her.

4 – Entrance to the first immersive show capturing the sabroso spirit of Carnival: Barranquilla’s Carnival: Top Bleisure Strategy.

5 – Entrance to a signature cocktail party for networking with Barranquilla’s leaders.

6 – Exclusive meet-and-greet with the Rey Momo and his troupe on January 29.

7 – Entrance to a Carnival-themed party on January 30.

8 – Entrance to a live concert on January 31 featuring six cutting-edge groups blending folklore with jazz and classical music.

9 – Access to premium, exclusively curated city tours at preferential rates, with on-demand support from January 27–31 and in the weeks that follow.

10 – On-demand access to premium, exclusively curated tours to nearby world-class destinations—Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sierra Nevada, Tayrona Park, and Palomino—at preferential rates in the coming weeks.

Total Ticket Price

You pay for all these amenities 1,000,000 COP (19% VAT included), which is approximately equivalent to USD 250. The amount may vary slightly depending on exchange rate fluctuations.

Thanks to the favorable exchange rate, you receive excellent value for your money when spending in Barranquilla.

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

Plus, with the priceless information we share, you’ll unlock the ten amazing perks below:

1-2 Daily life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
1-3 Business Opportunities for digital nomads, tech innovators, indie hackers, and creators

1-4 Top tourist attractions and iconic sites
1-5 Top Carnival events and full guidance for the entire Carnival season, with curated advice to help you choose the best free events from over 1,000 Barranquilla Carnival activities.
1-6 Local gastronomy
1-7 Nightlife

2 – Introduction to the city’s cultural leaders for those who don't want to be just spectators, but real participants getting the ultimate immersive experience a unique, world-class, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance in a Carnival troupe during the grandest parades (rehearsals included).

3 – Introduction to Shakira’s top hometown dance schools, so you can learn to dance like her.

4 – Entrance to the first immersive show capturing the sabroso spirit of Carnival: Barranquilla’s Carnival: Top Bleisure Strategy.

5 – Entrance to a signature cocktail party for networking with Barranquilla’s leaders.

6 – Exclusive meet-and-greet with the Rey Momo and his troupe on January 29.

7 – Entrance to a Carnival-themed party on January 30.

8 – Entrance to a live concert on January 31 featuring six cutting-edge groups blending folklore with jazz and classical music.

9 – Access to premium, exclusively curated city tours at preferential rates, with on-demand support from January 27–31 and in the weeks that follow.

Total Ticket Price

You pay for all these amenities 1,000,000 COP (19% VAT included), which is approximately equivalent to USD 250. The amount may vary slightly depending on exchange rate fluctuations.

Thanks to the favorable exchange rate, you receive excellent value for your money when spending in Barranquilla.

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

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

Plus, with the priceless information we share, you’ll unlock the ten amazing perks below:

1-2 Daily life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
1-3 Business Opportunities for digital nomads, tech innovators, indie hackers, and creators

2 – Introduction to the city’s cultural leaders for a unique, world-class, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance in a Carnival troupe during the grandest parades (rehearsals included).

3 – Introduction to Shakira’s top hometown dance schools, so you can learn to dance like her.

4 – Entrance to the first immersive show capturing the sabroso spirit of Carnival: Barranquilla’s Carnival: Top Bleisure Strategy.

5 – Entrance to a signature cocktail party for networking with Barranquilla’s leaders.

6 – Exclusive meet-and-greet with the Rey Momo and his troupe on January 29.

7 – Entrance to a Carnival-themed party on January 30.

8 – Entrance to a live concert on January 31 featuring six cutting-edge groups blending folklore with jazz and classical music.

9 – Access to premium, exclusively curated city tours at preferential rates, with on-demand support from January 27–31 and in the weeks that follow.

Total Ticket Price

You pay for all these amenities 1,000,000 COP (19% VAT included), which is approximately equivalent to USD 250. The amount may vary slightly depending on exchange rate fluctuations.

Thanks to the favorable exchange rate, you receive excellent value for your money when spending in Barranquilla.

This project is an alliance supported by Manuel María Márquez & Associates– The Center for Competitiveness and Innovation – together with ACOPI, ACODRES, COTELCO, the Nature Tourism Cluster, and the sector’s main business associations. It also includes the city’s leading cultural institutions—Carnaval de la 44, Carnaval de la 84, and Noche de Tambó—along with more than 50 prominent business, cultural, and tourism leaders from Atlántico, and has the support of the Mayor’s Office, through its Secretariat of Culture, and the Governor’s Office, through its Tourism Department.”

Welcome to Barranquilla: Annual Nomad Paradise

Work remotely - Make the Barranquilla Magical Carnival an unforgettable part of your nomad story

Proudly sponsored by Barranquilla’s top institutions

"Barranquilla: Nomad Paradise” kicks off your epic 2026 journey—just like Shakira did when she discovered that ¡ En Barranquilla se baila así !

Discover one of Booking.com’s Top 10 Must-Visit Places for 2026 during the UNESCO-acclaimed Barranquilla Carnival season, and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance alongside a Congo de Oro–winning Carnival troupe.

The experience is built around remote work. Yet, it doesn’t stop at work. You’ll be guided through the highlights of the Carnival of Barranquilla, with help scheduling the best possible experience.

You’ll have opportunities to learn to dance like Shakira at top Barranquilla dance schools, meet the creative leaders behind the city’s legendary carnival troupes, and even dance as one of them.

This includes, for those who don't want to be just spectators, but real participants getting the ultimate immersive experience, of dancing in La Guacherna Parade—where Shakira herself danced last year—and in the Carnival’s grandest events.

You’re guided—not dropped into the unknown—through one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, with curated help to choose the best free events from over 1,000 Barranquilla Carnival activities.

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Complete Official + Community Event Listing with Exact Dates & Event Types

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Carnival happens once a year

If you want to participate in a troupe, keep in mind that each troupe has a limited number of spots

You vill also receive curated and priviledged information on :

EXPERT ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZING YOUR NEXT ITINERARY

Event schedule

27 January DAY 1

DAY 1

WELCOME-FEST

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

DAY 2

1-Tour: 9:00 AM

2 - 5:00 PM

3 - 8:00 PM

29 January

DAY 3

1-Tour: 9:00 AM

Puerto Colombia, Mallorquín

2 - 5:00 PM

3 - 8:00 PM

30 January

DAY 4

1-Tour: 9:00 AM

2 - 5:00 PM

3 - 8:00 PM

31 January

DAY 5

1-Tour

2 - 5:00 PM

3 - 8:00 PM

YOUR COMPLETE SCHEDULE

February 1–21

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Interactive workshops

Expert-led seminars

Networking opportunities

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A few of your world Class Memorable Experiences

MALLORQUÍN

Live the World-Class Ecotourism Experiences You’ve Always

Dreamed Of

Iconic sites

Puerto Mocho

Noche de Tambó

Batalla de Flores

February 14, 2026

Gran parada

February 15, 2026

Gran Parada de Fantasía

February 16, 2026

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

Our Official Travel Agencies will give you support for your stay in Barranquilla or for exploring colonial Cartagena, Indigenous territories in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the laid-back beach town of Palomino one hour from Barranquilla.

Staying in Barranquilla

-Barranquilla Night Panoramic Tour

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

More of your world Class Memorable Experiences

Malecón

The Latin-American largest

Waterfront promenade

World-class train tour to Puerto Mocho beaches

USIACURI

World Class little town widely renown by its arts and crafts

While you wait for the Carnival high season you can explore colonial Cartagena one hour away from Barranquilla

Cartagena: A Jewel of the Caribbean Coast

Cartagena

Romantic small streets

City plenty of fancy restaurants and world- class bars and discos

Clock Door

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