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 theGreater Colombian Caribbean

Eight departments make up the Greater 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, which are interwoven with the stories of their communities. Admire the beauty of its beaches, culture and delicious Caribbean cuisine, always accompanied by the joy and hospitality of its people.

Mapa del Gran Caribe Colombiano

Typical dishes of the Greater Colombian Caribbean

  • Rice dish with red mullet served in a banana leaf, typical of Caribbean cuisine.

    Smoothie rice

    This is one of the most exquisite typical dishes of the region. It is a recipe based on Lisa, a sea fish,…
  • Coconut rice with raisins served in a dark bowl, a traditional preparation of Caribbean cuisine.

    Coconut rice

    It is the ideal side dish for fried fish and plantains. This rice, with its subtle sweet notes contrasting…
  • Dish of widowed bocachico served with creole sauce, accompanied by fresh cilantro and chiles as garnish.

    Bocachico stew

    The "Viudo" is one of those delicacies that brings a smile to many just by hearing its name. This dish, made…
  • Dish of rondón, a traditional Caribbean soup with fish, crab, vegetables and plantain chunks, served in a white bowl.

    Rondon

    It is one of the most representative dishes of the Caribbean Sea and is prepared with ingredients such as…
  • Sancocho, a traditional soup with meat, corn, yucca, plantain, carrot and cilantro, served in a dark bowl.

    Coastal sancocho

    This is the soup that gives flavor to lunch. It is made from beef, chicken and pork; plus some typical tubers…
  • Seafood casserole with shrimp, fish, peppers and fresh herbs, served in a dark earthenware bowl.

    Seafood casserole

    The casserole is one of those dishes that cannot be missed at the table of the Colombian Caribbean. This…

Culture of the Colombian Greater 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

  • San Jacinto's Autochthonous Bagpipe Festival

  • Sea Festivals

  • 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

  • El 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