Colombian folklore

Colombian folklore are beliefs, customs and cultural traditions in Colombia.

Colombia has traditional folk tales and stories about legendary creatures, which are transmitted orally and passed on to new generations.

The “Desfiles de Mitos y Leyendas” (parades of myths and legends) are an important part of these events in most of the Colombian cities and municipalities.

Examples of these parades are the Barranquilla Carnival, Cali Fair and Festival of the Flowers, where the legendary creatures parade takes place in Medellín's Pueblito Paisa, at the top of Nutibara hill.

Legendary creatures have also been accepted into many facets of popular culture and the collective memory.

Carnaval de Barranquilla Marimonda characters.
Lonicera plant is associated to the spirit of Madremonte
1883 drawing of Boto . The pink dolphin is feared by the indigenous people as a mischievous spirit of water