The Carnival of Barranquilla is one of the largest and oldest carnival celebrations in the world, drawing crowds in the hundreds of thousands each year. UNESCO has recognized it as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity for its blend of African, Indigenous, and European traditions.
Record no. MRB-2026-005913
One of the World's Largest Carnivals
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