The Guacherna Fluvial 2025 Will Be a True Carnival on the Magdalena River
This pre-carnival event that takes place every year on the Magdalena River will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The ship sets sail at 9:30 a.m. Carnival Queen Tatiana Angulo Fernandez de Castro will lead as captain. Juan Piña, Chelito De Castro, and the Son Marino Orchestra are the invited musical guests.
The Barranquilla Carnival has always taken over the streets. However, 22 years ago, it also expanded to the Magdalena River, the region’s lifeline. The Guacherna Fluvial has become a major event for carnival lovers who want a unique experience. It returns this year with music, culture, and a spirit of solidarity.
The departure point is Vía 40, at the Capitanía de Puerto. The journey begins at 9:30 a.m., following the Magdalena River to the Pumarejo Bridge. Over 2,000 people will turn this boat trip into a floating party. The sailing is expected to last approximately six hours.
Rear Admiral Javier Hernando Rubio Barrera, director of the ARC Barranquilla Naval School, shared details. He confirmed that the 2025 Carnival Queen, Natalia Angulo Fernández de Castro, will join the event along with other queens, Rey Momo, and artists like Chelito de Castro and Juan Piña will also participate.
On Friday, January 31st, Queen Tatiana received her kepi at the Parque de las Anclas in the Malecón del Río. She was officially crowned as the Queen of the Sailors.
To purchase tickets to the Guacherna Fluvial 2025, head over to Passline. The ticket price, which is really a donation, will cost you $235,000 COP.
If you need more information on the Carnaval de Barranquilla taking place from March 1-4, 2025, please read our article by clicking here. If you need assistance with purchasing your palco tickets to the carnival, please use our contact form.
A Celebration with a Social Purpose
The Guacherna Fluvial is more than just music and dancing. The event raises funds for Acción Social Naval, the humanitarian branch of the Colombian Navy.
“These funds will support our crew members, including students and marines, who face financial hardships,” said the director of the Naval School. “We want to help them achieve their dreams and provide better opportunities.”
To raise more funds, the Navy will also offer premium seating for the major Carnival parades on Vía 40. From there, guests can enjoy the best folk groups in a safe and family-friendly atmosphere.
