The most beautiful Christmas lights in Colombia

In Colombia , it is not common to see the famous Christmas markets as in the European capitals, but what is very common here is to out  around the streets of the cities to watch the Christmas lights that each each house prepares throughout the year and which, are usually loaded with great symbolisms that represent characteistic features of each city, such as fauna or culture.

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Traveling through Colombia to see the Christmas lights is a very original and unique way to get to know the country and enjoy the holidays, since these street lights are renewed every year, and give the city a diferrent vibe. Next, find out which cities in Colombia have the most beautiful Christmas lighting.

Cities with the best Christmas lights in Colombia

1. Medellín

The capital of Antioquia is known nationally and internationally for having one of the most beautiful Christmas lights in Colombia , and in fact, the American newspaper USA Today , has named it as one of the 25 prettiest, most incredible and most striking Christmas lights in the world . The Paisa lighting is composed of more than 35 thousand figures that evoke nature covered with 26 million LED hoses and 11 tons of metallized paper, creating the best scenarios for photos and to be admired.

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2. Bogotá

Another of the Christmas lights in Colombia that stands out for its beauty is that of Bogotá , adorning the most famous parks and tourist spots with millions of Christmas lights, creating universes and different themes in each one of them.

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3. Cali

In addition to the famous LED lights that flood the parks and strategic areas of the city to give a more cheerful and festive face, the main churches and buildings show a 'Mapping' that projects allegorical images to Christmas. And as if that was not enough, during this date the city celebrates its famous Cali Fair.

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4. Barranquilla

In Barranquilla, the Christmas lights take every year, 19 emblematic places of the city. Among these are the Plaza de la Paz, the Metropolitan stadium, the Plaza de San Nicolás and the Buenavista, Las Nieves, La Union and Santo Domingo parks. In these, the lights decorate each space to give it more character and flavor, the one that identifies the costeños so much. The colors, shapes and every detail are perfectly thought out for people to enjoy spending time on the street, have a few beers and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.

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So, have you decided your destination for the next vacation? If you want to be inspired here you will find many more options to travel and discover Colombia