Festival del Aguacero
Join a cultural event blending artists from both Colombia and the United States to create a dynamic exchange that celebrates diversity and fosters connection.
May 22st - 26th, 2025
This trip is open to environmental advocates of all racial and gender identities
HOPE SPOT
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BIODIVERSITY
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CEREMONY
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PROTECTION
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HOPE SPOT ☾ BIODIVERSITY ☾ CEREMONY ☾ PROTECTION ☾
A Hope Spot on Earth with unique natural and cultural treasures exists in Chocó, Colombia. Join a cultural event blending artists from both Colombia and the United States to create a dynamic exchange that celebrates diversity and fosters connection.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
✓ You struggle to find travel experiences that combine authentic cultural engagement with ecological and environmental preservation
✓ You’re concerned about the environmental impact of travel and seeks experiences that support conservation and sustainable practices.
✓ You want to experience exclusive access to a cultural festival in an incredible bioregion while forging international connections with culture keepers in Colombia
✓ You’re comfortable with immersion in nature which means more humble accommodations for 4 nights and close encounters with the animal, insect, and plant life of a rainforest!
The Gulf of Tribugá
Ocean defenders, Mission Blue, have declared the Tribugá Gulf a Hope Spot which is a protective designation for a marine area that has been scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean. The Tribugá Gulf faces the threat of human development which would destroy one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
To honor this pulse of the Earth and prevent over-tourism, international guests have been limited to the 15 spots we have on our trip as the official travel parter of the Festival del Aguacero. Otherwise, there will only be local and national visitors for this event.
You are meant to be a part of preserving the Earth and all she’s birthed.
Celebrate diversity and life in Choco, Colombia and connect with the abunance of nature. Take home with you the wisdom and courage to compassionately fight for the protection of life.
Itinerary
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Meetup in Medellín (EOH)
Check into boutique hotel
Dinner in Provenza El Botanico Restaurant
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Flight from Medellin to Nuquí Airport
Welcome to Nuqui Ceremony by Cumbatambo Bombillo Rojo with Empanadas Doña Inés
Boat ride to Coquí
Lunch at Zotea
Acommodation in PALODEAGUA and meeting hosts
Chill at the beach
Dinner in zotea
Museum of Local Trades Candle Night (New exposition inauguration: Semillero de Danza Presentacion musical fuera del museo como bienvenida, Federico, Crepes, Prints, Souvenir Shop)
Gathering at Centro de Sanación for Bonfire Circulo de Palabra Intention Ceremony with Mujeres de la Cierta edad Concert
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Community Breakfast Mario Perez Ranch
Women’s Piangueras Contest / Sardine Watching with Fisherman & Gender Rights Talk by Fundación AMO
Sardine Watching with Fisherman & Gender Rights Talk
Medicinal Plant Bath at Healing Garden
Lunch at Farmers’ Market
Traditional Dance and Music Workshop Tambacum
Día de la Afrocolombianidad Panel: Conversation with Territory Guardians on Community Tourism and Ancestral Knowledge featuring Fausto,Lizandro, Pedro Caizamo and Chachita
Artist Workshop 1
Viche Masterclass
Dinner at Farmers’ Market
Cine al Parque
Musical Performance
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San Juan Run (Tradition)
Breakfast in Posadas Nativas
Yeimy Tournament
Cooking MasterClass Piangua
Lunch at Farmers’ MarketPalo Premio
DANCING BINGO
Pasarela Traje Artesanal
Modern Hairstyle Contest
Dinner at Farmers’ Market
Concert Alumbrando la Paz
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Breakfast in Zotea
Mangrove & Jungle Trek with Lunch at Bejuquillal, followed by Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Workshop
Lunch at the waterfall
visit the town of termales with the hotsprings and empanada tour/surf lesson
dinner in Palodeagua
bonfire farewell
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Breakfast in Posadas NativasBoat Departure From Coquí to Nuquí
Airplane Departure to Medellín
Arrival to Medellín transport to hotel
Lunch Rionegro JUSTO RESTAURANT
Visit Comuna 13 optional
Visit Plaza de Botero optional
Commonly Asked Questions
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Your dollars will be invested directly into the local communities in addition to fair working wages for production partners.
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International flights are not included in the price of the trip. Your domestic flight between Medellin and Nuquí is taken care of.
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No. US travelers do not need a visa to visit Colombia.
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You are not required to get any vaccines before entering Colombia, however we ask that you take a COVID test within 24 hours of departure. If you are feeling sick, we ask that you contact us immediately. It’s imperative we don’t bring sickness to the local community and the local ecosystem.
MEET THE FOUNDER OF COMMON HEALING
Analise Samantha Delphine
Hey! My name is Analise, a Sierra Leonean-American cultural producer. Inheriting a griot legacy, I create spaces for pleasurable presence and memory through curation and sound. A post-border explorer and analogue enthusiast now based in Kingston, New York, I operate Common Healing to practice producing wellness immersions and travel experiences in collaboration with friends around the world for the sake of global unity.
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