Barranquilla Carnival 2023 and the Colombian Caribbean Photo Expedition

February 21-March 1, 2023
(Temp Date)

Nature and Cultural Extension available: If you are interested in extending your visit to Colombia after our Photo Expedition, we do have a superb extension. Please check with us!

This will be our Fourth successful and life-changing Carnaval Photo Expedition.

This tour is designed to highlight Colombia’s astounding history and cultural diversity, and we believe we have struck the perfect balance with this exhilarating itinerary: From exploring the streets rich in the history of colonial Cartagena and learning about Gabriel Garcia’s Magical Realism, to the folkloric celebrations of the second biggest carnival in the world in Barranquilla. With special media access to the Carnaval de Barranquilla activities, this tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal and enjoy a Carnaval that is of mythical proportions. Join us in a land where everyday life is very real but visitors can easily escape into a magical world as they explore the culture and natural richness the country has to offer.

Highlights:

. Experience the Second Largest Carnival in the World with unique access and expertise
. Discover Colonial Cartagena

Departure Date: February 21-March 1, 2023

Duration: 9 Days

Expedition type: Photographic Overland Adventure

Focus: Photography; Cultural Immersion.

Price: Contact Us

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Check the 2019 Photo Gallery
A selection of images taken by the participants of our 2019 Expedition

Check the 2018 Photo Gallery
A selection of images taken by the participants of our 2018 Expedition

Reflections of our 2018 Epic 2-week discovery of Colombia
by Susan Bowman & Bob Schafer

Barranquilla boasts the second-largest Carnival celebration in the world. A combination of pagan ceremonies, catholic beliefs, and ethnic diversity, the Carnival is a mix of European, African, and Indian traditions. Photo © Kike Calvo

Join us in a land where everyday life is very real but visitors can easily escape into a magical world as they explore the cultural richness the country has to offer.

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Photo © Kike Calvo

Barranquilla Carnaval

Tradition tells us that the Harlequin Devils were born in the colony as an expression of mockery against colonization. Barranquilla boasts the second-largest Carnival celebration in the world. A combinations of pagan ceremonies, catholic beliefs and ethnic diversity, the Carnival is a mix of European, African and Indian traditions. Photo © Kike Calvo