Barranquilla, Atlántico · February 6 to 9, 2027
Barranquilla Carnival
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Barranquilla Carnival
When is Barranquilla Carnival 2027?
Barranquilla Carnival 2027 runs February 6 to 9, 2027.
2027February 6 to 9, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: The four main days are the Saturday to Tuesday leading up to Lent, so they move with the liturgical calendar.
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Source: carnivalvibez.com
Barranquilla Carnival schedule
- Saturday, February 6, 2027: The Batalla de Flores opens Carnival on Vía 40, led by Carnival Queen Salwa Maloof Habib.
- Sunday, February 7, 2027: The Gran Parada de Tradición, a parade of traditional music, dance and folklore.
- Monday: The Great Parade of Comparsas, a showcase of choreographed groups. The Battle of the Flowers and the Great Parades begin at 1 pm on Vía 40.
- Tuesday: The Burial of Joselito on Calle 84, where costumed widows weep as Joselito Carnaval is laid to rest.
- Before the main days: La Guacherna is the night parade held on 44 Road, and the Orchestras Festival is at Romelio Martinez Stadium.
Sources: carnivalvibez.com, intriqjourney.com, travelbeginsat40.com
Getting to Barranquilla Carnival
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is about 30 minutes from central Barranquilla, served by Avianca, LATAM, Wingo, American Airlines and Spirit.
- Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena is about 2 hours from Barranquilla, served by Avianca, LATAM, American Airlines, United, Copa Airlines and Iberia.
Source: carnivalvibez.com
Where to stay in Barranquilla
- El Prado and Centro Histórico are the recommended areas, both close to the Vía 40 parade route. Hotel El Prado and the Sonesta Hotel Barranquilla are named for Carnival stays.
- Demand for rooms is high during the festival, so check rates and book well in advance.
Sources: carnivalvibez.com, carnifest.com
Tickets and cost
VIP grandstand seating at the Batalla de Flores and the Gran Parada de Tradición is offered in tour packages for 2027.
Source: intriqjourney.com
History of Barranquilla Carnival
Barranquilla Carnival officially began in 1888, and the Battle of the Flowers dates to 1903 and the Carnival Queen to 1918. The Great Parade was added in 1967. Colombia gave the carnival National Cultural Heritage status in 2002, and UNESCO followed a year later.
Source: travelbeginsat40.com
Barranquilla Carnival: questions people ask
When is Barranquilla Carnival 2027?
Barranquilla Carnival 2027 runs from February 6 to February 9, 2027.
How many days is Barranquilla Carnival?
The main celebration is four days, the days leading up to Lent.
What happens at Barranquilla Carnival?
It opens with the Batalla de Flores parade, continues with parades of tradition and folklore and of comparsas, and closes with the burial of Joselito Carnaval.
Where is the Barranquilla Carnival parade route?
The Batalla de Flores, the Great Parade and the Great Fantasy Parade begin at 1 pm on Vía 40.
Which airport do I fly into for Barranquilla Carnival?
Fly into Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), about 30 minutes from central Barranquilla. Cartagena's Rafael Núñez Airport (CTG) is about 2 hours away.
Is Barranquilla Carnival the second biggest carnival in the world?
One travel guide calls it the world's second biggest carnival, less commercial than Rio's but no less exuberant.
Sources: carnivalvibez.com, travelbeginsat40.com
About Barranquilla Carnival
Four days of parades, cumbia and folklore before Lent in Colombia, a UNESCO-recognized carnival with more than 800 folk groups.
Barranquilla Carnival fills the city for the four days before Lent, opening with the Batalla de Flores parade on Vía 40 and closing with the symbolic burial of Joselito Carnaval. In between come the Gran Parada de Tradición y Folclor and the parade of comparsas. It is a blend of African, Indigenous and European traditions. Most of the city shuts down during the four days, and rooms near the route book early.
Know before you go
- Most of the city shuts down during the four days of Carnival, so plan meals and transport ahead.
- Stay near the Vía 40 parade route or the main event areas to get around easily.
- Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ) is about 30 minutes from central Barranquilla.
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