Colombia February Holidays

The end of February coincides with Colombia’s Carnival celebrations, making it one of the most exciting times to visit this dynamic South American nation. Barranquilla marks the heart of the festivities, and as an important cultural and folkloric celebration, the fiesta promises four days of salsa dancing, traditional music and kaleidoscopic costumes. The buzzing seaport boasts plenty of other treasures, including the Museo Romántico and the trendy El Prado neighbourhood, with its tree-lined streets and chic boutiques.

From here it’s only a short hop over to Cartagena – the UNESCO-designated jewel in the Caribbean coast’s crown – and given the pleasant temperatures that bless Colombia in February, you’ll have every opportunity to explore the colourful Old Town beneath clear blue skies. Falling outside of peak travel season, visiting Colombia in February has the added benefit of fewer tourists to compete with, so if you fancy discovering La Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City) in relative solitude, this is the time to do so. Teeming with adventurous activities and cultural stand-outs, our travel experts are on hand to help craft the perfect Colombia itinerary, and you’ll soon see why the country and month are a match made in heaven.