Festivals & Celebrations Travel Posts Archive

Travel blog posts about festivals and celebrations that reveal traditions and cultures in North, Central, and South America including Carnival in Panama, the Flower Festival in Medellin, Colombia, Inti Raymi in Cuzco, Peru.

Photo Essay: Chiva Buses Get Festive for the Flower Festival in Medellin, Colombia

Photo essay of drivers decorating their colorful chiva buses before parading them in Medellin, Colombia during the city's annual Flower Festival.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2021-05-06T13:37:31-04:00August 19, 2014 || Posted in: Colombia - Cultural Travel, Photo Essays, Festivals & Celebrations ||

The Amazing Artisans Behind the Flower Festival – Medellin, Colombia

Meet the craftsmen who turn hundreds of thousands of flowers into elaborate works of art for the annual Flower Festival in Medellin, Colombia.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-02-01T12:46:31-03:00August 16, 2014 || Posted in: Colombia - Festivals & Celebrations, Cultural Travel ||

Flower Festival Classic Car Parade – Medellin, Colombia

The Flower Festival Classic Car Parade in Medellin, Colombia showcases beloved makes and models along with a few Elvis impersonators.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-02-01T12:45:05-03:00August 12, 2014 || Posted in: Colombia - Festivals & Celebrations, Cultural Travel ||

Controversy Cancels the Flower Festival Horse Parade – Medellin, Colombia

Inside the controversial Horse Parade at the Flower Festival in Medellin, Colombia during which 7,000 horses and riders take to the city streets.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-02-01T12:43:22-03:00August 5, 2014 || Posted in: Colombia - Festivals & Celebrations, Cultural Travel ||

Beauty & Tradition at the Flower Festival Parade – Medellin, Colombia

The Flower Festival Parade in Medellin, Colombia featuring silleteros carrying huge flower arrangements through the streets.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-02-01T12:47:45-03:00August 1, 2014 || Posted in: Colombia - Festivals & Celebrations, Cultural Travel ||

Photo Essay: Ruta de la Navidad in Bogotá, Colombia

See what the annual Ruta de la Navidad Christmas decorations in Bogotá, Colombia look like including light shows and fancy fountains.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-06T13:41:43-04:00January 2, 2014 || Posted in: Colombia - Photo Essays, Festivals & Celebrations, Cultural Travel ||

Photo Essay: Christmas in the Andes of Colombia

Christmas in the Andes of Colombia including crèche nativity scenes, an underground Salt Cathedral, holiday light shows, fireworks, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-06T13:44:35-04:00December 27, 2013 || Posted in: Colombia - Photo Essays, Festivals & Celebrations, Cultural Travel ||

Festive Christmas Fireworks Display – Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Video of the festive Noche de las Velitas Christmas fireworks display that is a highlight of the season every year in the colonial town of Villa de Leyva, Colombia.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-02-01T08:15:17-03:00December 24, 2013 || Posted in: Colombia - Festivals & Celebrations ||

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Festivals & Celebrations

Travel blog posts about festivals and celebrations that reveal traditions and cultures in North, Central, and South America including Carnival in Panama, the Flower Festival in Medellin, Colombia, Inti Raymi in Cuzco, Peru.

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