February 2025
This tour is designed to highlight Colombia’s astounding history and cultural diversity, and we believe we have struck the perfect balance with this exhilarating itinerary: From exploring the streets rich in the history of colonial Cartagena and learning about Gabriel Garcia’s Magical Realism to the folkloric celebrations of the second biggest carnival in the world in Barranquilla. With special media access to the Carnaval de Barranquilla activities, this tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal and enjoy a Carnaval that is of mythical proportions. Join us in a land where everyday life is very real but visitors can easily escape into a magical world as they explore the culture and natural richness the country has to offer.
Highlights:
. Experience the Second Largest Carnival in the World with unique access and expertise
. Discover Colonial Cartagena
Departure Date: February 2025. Specific Dates TBD
Duration: 9 Days
Expedition type: Photographic Overland Adventure
Focus: Photography; Cultural Immersion.
Cost: Final cost TBD
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Check the 2019 Photo Gallery
A selection of images taken by the participants of our 2019 Expedition
Check the 2018 Photo Gallery
A selection of images taken by the participants of our 2018 Expedition
Reflections of our 2018 Epic 2-week discovery of Colombia
by Susan Bowman & Bob Schafer
Barranquilla boasts the second-largest Carnival celebration in the world. A combination of pagan ceremonies, catholic beliefs, and ethnic diversity, the Carnival is a mix of European, African, and Indian traditions. Photo © Kike Calvo
Join us in a land where everyday life is very real but visitors can easily escape into a magical world as they explore the cultural richness the country has to offer.
Photo © Kike Calvo
Photo © Kike Calvo
Tradition tells us that the Harlequin Devils were born in the colony as an expression of mockery against colonization. Barranquilla boasts the second-largest Carnival celebration in the world. A combinations of pagan ceremonies, catholic beliefs and ethnic diversity, the Carnival is a mix of European, African and Indian traditions. Photo © Kike Calvo
