Vista panorámica al atardecer de una bahía con colinas, casas en la ladera, barcos en el agua y un cielo coloreado con tonos naranjas y rosas.

Greater Colombian Caribbean

Get to know the regions of Colombia

If there is something that characterizes us as a country, it is our incredible diversity of territories, nature and cultures. In each of our regions we find the richness of a multicultural country and the mixture of histories, traditions and cultural heritage. Learn more about what makes Colombia, the country of beauty, unique through our regions.

Departments of the Great Colombian Caribbean

Eight departments make up the Great Colombian Caribbean: San Andrés and Providencia, Atlántico, Sucre, Córdoba, Bolívar, Magdalena, La Guajira, and Cesar. Each of them is home to some of the country's most impressive wonders, intertwined with the stories of their communities. Admire the beauty of their beaches, the culture, and the delicious Caribbean cuisine, always accompanied by the joy and hospitality of its people.​

Mapa del Gran Caribe Colombiano

Events of the Great Colombian Caribbean

Culture of the Great Colombian Caribbean

Grupo de personas en una celebración cultural, con personajes pintados de negro y sombreros de colores, acompañados por dos mujeres sonrientes.

Festivities

  • The Carnival of Barranquilla

  • Vallenato Legend Festival

  • Festival Autóctono de Gaitas de San Jacinto

  • Sea Festival

  • Wayúu Culture Festival

  • January 20 Holidays

Woman dressed in traditional white folk costume with details in yellow, blue and red, holding the skirt and with a wreath on her head.

Dances

  • The Mapalé

  • Cumbia

Red accordion with yellow and black details, typical instrument of vallenata music, placed on a wooden surface.

Music

  • Vallenato

  • Porro

  • Puya

  • Bullerengue

Mujer vestida con traje popular tradicional blanco con detalles en amarillo, azul y rojo, sosteniendo la falda y con una corona de flores en la cabeza.

Ethnic

  • Arhuaco

  • Chimila

  • Embera Katío

  • Kankuamo

  • Kogui

  • Mokaná

  • Senú

  • Tule

  • Wayuu

  • Wiwa