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Celebrations in Colombia

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1. List/describe several of your island/country's festivals or celebrations Carnaval del Diablo-  is considered one of the most traditional celebrations in the country, and one of the longest celebrations in the world,  Carnaval de Negros y Blancos- is one of the major events in Southern Colombia, celebrated in Pasto over a week in early January.  Santa Semanta- Easter holy week takes place at the end of March/beginning of April each year and is the biggest festival of the year in Catholic Colombia. Festival of the Flowers- Taking place over ten days in early August, there are concerts, parades, food and drink, an orchid exposition, and competition amongst Saddlemen bearing flowers on horseback.  Barranquilla Carnival- Participants dress up in exotic costumes and take part in a grand parade with a queen, floats, salsa music, rumba dancing, food, drink, and partying. 2. For each provide some history or background and explain why the events are impo...
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Traveling to Colombia

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 1.   How to get to ----- (Do you need a visa? Passport? Currency?) Look up cruise or flight information and get some prices/dates/etc.  - As US Citizen you do NOT need a visa to enter Colombia, but when you are flying there's an exit tax of the country that is approximately $56.  - Colombia's currency is the Colombia Peso 2.  Where to stay ----- find a hotel, guest house, or eco-cabin. - 3.  Where to go and what to do ----- write about some places you would like to visit. This part should provide interesting facts and details. Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) - $70.20 per adult- displays a selection of pre-Columbian gold and other metals  The museum receives around 500,000 tourists per year. Private Full-Day Tour of Bogota      - 124.00 per adult   Multiparque  A park for the whole family we have attractions for toddlers and adults. Amusement Park, go-karts, kids activities, food, shopping, family time. Adventure. Colomb...
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