In the background the famed Vallenato accordionist, Alfredo Gutierrez was hammering out a tune with his foot whilst held aloft on the shoulders of five of his band members.

Perhaps you are the kind of traveler who makes your visits coincide with a major event at your destination of interest. Colombia has a lot of festivals and carnivals which will sate your thirst for excitement! Here's a short list of some of  the most important ones that await you during the course of the next 12 months.