Barranquilla Nomad Paradise
! En Barranquilla se Baila Así !
! En el Caribe se Vive Así !
Universidad Autónoma del Caribe campus
January 27-31, 2026
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
Key Note Speakers:
- Manuel María Márquez A.
President, Center for Competitiveness and Innovation
Business Leader, Founder of Carnival S.A. (Manager Institution of Barranquilla's Carnival), Head of the Barranquilla Cultural Tourism Project - Beatriz Díaz Phd.
- Dean, Tourism Program, Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, head of the Nature Tourism Cluster
Topics: Experiencing Barranquilla as a local - Panel Discussion:
- Business Opportunities in Barranquilla
City Introduction 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
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
27 January DAY 1
4-OPTIONS FOR FULL IMMERSION IN THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE: DANCING IN A MASQUERADE iN THE MAIL CARNIVAL PARADES
6:00-7:00 PM
Youll be introduced to the creative masterminds behind Barranquilla’s legendary Carnival masquerades — 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. (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-NETWORKING
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
30 January
DAY 4
9:00 -AM
1-Tour: 9:00 AM
Puerto Mocho
2 - 5:00 PM
Gastronomic Route 3
3 - 8:00 PM
Carnival Party
The Rebirth of Joselito
A True Carnival-Themed Celebration.31 January
31 January
DAY 5
1-:2:00 -PM
1-Tour
River tour
2 - 5:00 PM
Gastronomic Route 3
3 - 8:00 PM
Live Concert
The New Caribbean Sounds
Six of the most cutting-edge bands come together for a unique blend of jazz, classical fusion, and Caribbean tradition.
YOUR COMPLETE SCHEDULE
From the moment you buy your ticket you´ll be offered with full curated support for organizing your complete schedule by our official travel agencies.
Here you´ll receive a suggested package of Tours (Tickets are on demand ) for Barranquilla and its vicinities for January 28-31.
February 1–21
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 the real sabrosura , 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.
HERE IS WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TICKET
Get the best friend you may ever have in a foreign and unknown place — that guy who knows Barranquilla at its best.
Grab here your EARLY BIRD registration ticket!
Payment is made in Colombian pesos—about the equivalent of USD 200 (VAT included). Thanks to the favorable exchange rate, you get excellent value for your money while spending in Barranquilla. (Final price may vary slightly with exchange rate changes.
Enjoy ten awesome perks!
1 – You get entrance to the Welcome Fest on January 31: Top city business and cultural leaders will give lectures to introduce you to the best opportunities in Barranquilla–Atlántico for digital nomads living and working in town, as well as the best Carnival activities of the season.
You will be given a curated overview of:
1-1 Barranquilla and the Atlántico Department
1-2 Daily life in Barranquilla and Atlántico
1-3 Top tourist attractions and iconic sites
1-4 Top Carnival events and activities
1-5 Local gastronomy
1-6 Nightlife
2 – You will be introduced to the cultural leaders of the city for a unique, world-class, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance in a Carnival troupe during the grandest parades. (Rehearsals included.)
3 – You will be introduced to Shakira’s top hometown dance schools so you can learn how to dance like her.
4 – You get entrance to the first immersive show of the sabroso taste of Carnival: Barranquilla’s Carnival: Top Bleisure Strategy.
5 – You get entrance to a signature cocktail party for networking with Barranquilla’s leaders.
6 – You will have an exclusive meet-and-greet with the Rey Momo and his troupe on January 29
7 – You get entrance to a Carnival-themed party on january 30.
8 – You get entrance to a live concert featuring six cutting-edge groups fusing folklore with jazz and classical music on january 31.
9 – You will get access to premium, exclusively curated city tours at preferential rates, with on-demand support for January 27-31 and the coming weeks.
10 – You will get on-demand access to premium, exclusively curated tours to other world-class tourism gems — Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sierra Nevada, Tayrona Park, and Palomino — very close to Barranquilla, at preferential rates for the coming weeks.
While the U.S. and Europe freeze in winter, that January aburrido blue, your spirit will soar under the sunniest skies.
! Only in Barranquilla !