Barranquilla

The Carnival of Barranquilla is both a raucous pre-Lent party and a multicultural celebration of the indigenous, European, and African roots of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. It's also on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a special designation for living traditions and practices that help tell the tale of our shared humanity. Staged largely on the city’s streets over the four days before Ash Wednesday, the annual event is one of the world’s largest carnivals.