Colombia has a fascinating, diverse history and every year in Barranquilla this history is celebrated in unforgettable fashion. The Barranquilla Carnival is the second biggest in South America and attracts people from all around the world. Last for four days, the carnival forces the streets of Barranquilla to cease their day-to-day activities and play host to processions of striking colors, amazing dancing and irrestible rhythms.
ColombiaReports.com, an English language publication dedicated to keeping you up to date on Colombian news, has a great, informative article about the festivities that will begin on the 4th of March, 2011. Be sure to give it a read and, if you’re in Colombia, you might just be tempted to make the journey.