Galapa Gallery
Galapa, land of masks
Galapera craft tradition
A municipality renowned for its carnival tradition and the crafting of handmade masks. Galapa is the birthplace of important artisans of the Barranquilla Carnival, where zoomorphic masks carved from red ceiba wood represent the cultural fusion of the Colombian Caribbean.
Population
~45,000 inhabitants
Foundation
1620
Handicrafts
Carnival masks
The Best of Galapa
🎭Handcrafted Carnival masks
🎨Centuries-old carnival tradition
🏛️Caribbean cultural heritage
👨🎨Master artisan workshops
Festivals and Events
Galapa Carnival
Mask Festival
Practical Information
How to get there
20 minutes from Barranquilla via the Eastern Highway
Best time to visit
February-March during Carnival, or August for the Mask Festival