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What to pack for your trip to the Colombian Pacific

What to pack for your trip to the Colombian Pacific. Traveling to the Colombian Pacific means immersing yourself in a destination full of magic...

Viche: From Ancestral Drink to Cultural Symbol of the Colombian Pacific

Viche: de bebida ancestral a símbolo cultural del Pacífico colombiano En el litoral Pacífico, la identidad cultural también se bebe....

Midwifery: an ancestral Pacific tradition that transcends generations

On the Colombian Pacific coast, life begins accompanied by songs, prayers, and wise hands. Traditional midwifery, recognized by the...

The chonta marimba: the sonic heart of the Marimba and Beach Festival

When the first chords of the chonta marimba ring out on Juanchaco Beach, the magic begins. The festival...

10 reasons to attend the Marimba and Beach Festival

The Marimba and Beach Folklore Festival returns to Juanchaco – Bahía Málaga, Buenaventura, in October 2025. Over the course of two days...

How to get to Juanchaco and what to do before or after the festival

Every October, Juanchaco and Bahía Málaga become the epicenter of Afro-Colombian culture thanks to the Marimba Folklore Festival...

Midwifery: an ancestral Pacific tradition that transcends generations

On the Colombian Pacific coast, life begins accompanied by songs, prayers, and wise hands. Traditional midwifery, recognized by the...

The chonta marimba: the sonic heart of the Marimba and Beach Festival

When the first chords of the chonta marimba ring out on Juanchaco Beach, the magic begins. The festival...

Sonic Heritage: The Marimba and Pacific Ancestry at the Festival

When the chonta marimba plays, the Colombian Pacific revives its ancestral memory. Its deep vibration, accompanied by *cununos* and...

What to pack for your trip to the Colombian Pacific

What to pack for your trip to the Colombian Pacific. Traveling to the Colombian Pacific means immersing yourself in a destination full of magic...

Juanchaco and Bahía Málaga: the Pacific paradise you must discover

Juanchaco and Bahía Málaga: the Pacific paradise you must discover. Located in the heart of the Colombian Pacific, Juanchaco...