The Carnaval de Barranquilla was designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003. Renowned for its balmy weather and UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial walled district, the Colombian city ...

Barranquilla, Colombia, is gearing up for its most vibrant cultural event of the year: Carnaval de Barranquilla 2025. This year's festivities hold special significance as the city pays tribute to one ...

Two luxury ships now cruise the Magdalena, opening one of South America’s most compelling cultural corridors to the wider ...

The superstar wowed her hometown with nearly 50,000 fans at Estadio Metropolitano, marking her first local show in nearly two decades. By Laura Gómez Zamora Contributor Barranquilla experienced a ...

Shakira is getting a monument in her hometown. Built in partnership with Barranquilla’s mayor’s office, Shakira’s statue is made out of bronze and will measure about 20 feet high. The statue is ...

Barranquilla, Colombia’s vibrant Caribbean hub, is gaining global attention for its blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty and innovative attractions. From the UNESCO-recognized Carnival to ...

Shakira's hometown of Barranquilla in Columbia honors the Grammy Award-winning singer with a massive bronze statue. AFP via Getty Images Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world’s top ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. When Barranquilla mayor Jaime Pumarejo filed a lawsuit against Colombia’s federal government last year, it was ...