Photo Essay: Christmas in the Andes of Colombia
Christmas in the Andes of Colombia, including nativity scenes, an underground Salt Cathedral, holiday light shows, fireworks, and more.
Our travel blog posts about festivals & celebrations reveal traditions and culture in North, Central, and South America, including Carnival in Panama, the Flower Festival in Colombia, Inti Raymi in Peru, and much more.
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.
Polleras on Parade – Santo Domingo, La Villa de Los Santos & Las Tablas, Panama
See elaborate and hand-crafted polleras in Panama during Carnival celebrations in Las Tablas, Santo Domingo and Los Santos.
Traditions & Trash Talking – Day 4 of Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama
Day 4 of Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama, included traditional dresses and a dramatic face-off between rival Carnival queens.
The Serious Business of Serious Fun – Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama (Day 3)
Day 3 of Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama including more over-the-top parades and the debut of next year's Calle Abajo queen.
Not for the Fainthearted – Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama (Day 2)
Day 2 of Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama including video and photos of the floats, fireworks, and rival queens as things start to heat up.
Party in the Streets – Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama (Day 1)
Day 1 of Carnival in Las Tablas, Panama including the floats, fireworks, and rival Carnival queens from Calle Abajo and Calle Arriba.
Crowning the Queen(s) – Carnival in La Villa de Los Santos & Las Tablas, Panama
Carnival in Panama involves crowning two Carnival queens during celebrations in La Villa de Los Santos and Las Tablas.
