4- OPTIONS FOR FULL IMMERSION IN THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE: DANCING IN A CARNIVAL GROUP TROUPE IN THE MAIN 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 masquerades) 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 AND NETWORKING

YOUR COMPLETE SCHEDULE

From the moment you buy your ticket you´ll be offered with full support for organizing your 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 February 1 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.

February 2–17

Carnival hasn’t even begun yet — our event was just a small taste. The real spectacle is still to come

Carnival Season Is Just Getting Started!

Our event is just a sneak peek—Barranquilla’s real spectacle begins February 14.

From January 31 to February 14, the city comes alive with dozens of free Carnival events. Our official travel agencies are available to help participants plan a personalized itinerary — for those staying in Barranquilla through the Carnival season or beyond. Some tours have limited availability, so early registration is highly recommended. Cartagena and Santa Martha magical tours are also available.

Don’t miss the magic!

Availability to some tours is limited, so early registration is recommended.