Experience the Joropo Tournament with redBus

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🟡 Experience the Joropo Tournament with redBus

The International Joropo Tournament is Colombia’s most iconic celebration of llanero music and culture. Held annually in Villavicencio, this event features concerts, folk dancing, traditional cuisine, and cultural showcases from across the Eastern Plains.

🟡 What is the International Joropo Tournament?

It’s a traditional festival that highlights the llanero identity through music, dance, and folklore. The main rhythm is the joropo, performed with harps, bandolas, maracas, and singing. The event includes dance competitions, cattle herding shows, artisan fairs, and concerts with national and international performers.

🟡 When is it celebrated?

Usually held between late June and early July, the tournament runs for several days. Specific dates are announced yearly by the Meta Government and local cultural institutes.

🟡 How to get to Villavicencio by bus?

Travel to Villavicencio from cities like Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Ibagué, Cali, and more. redBus offers routes operated by Flota La Macarena, Expreso Bolivariano, Rápido Ochoa, and others. Compare routes, prices, and schedules easily online or in the app.

🟡 Main buses to Villavicencio

  • Expreso bolivariano
  • Flota La Macarena
  • Copetran
  • Morichal
  • Rápido los Centauros
  • Taxmeta
  • Flota Sugamuxi



🟡 What to do during the Joropo Tournament?

Attend the Joropódromo:

Watch over 2,000 dancers in full costume perform traditional joropo in a massive street parade across Villavicencio.


Reinado Internacional del Joropo (Joropo Queen Pageant):

A beauty and cultural contest where participants showcase their grace, dance skills, and knowledge of llanero traditions.


Enjoy open-air concerts and musical battles:

Listen to top joropo artists, harpists, and singers in venues set up across the city.


Taste traditional llanero food:

Try roasted beef (carne a la llanera), arepas de arroz, tungos, hayacas, and fermented drinks like guarulo and masato.


Explore local arts and crafts fairs:

Buy souvenirs, llanero clothing, and musical instruments handmade by local artisans.


🟡 Travel Tips

🚌 Book your tickets early, especially for the weekend.

📲 Apply the HORADEVIAJE code to get your discount.

🌞 Bring a hat, fresh clothes, and sunscreen — the climate is warm.

📷 Capture the landscapes and colorful parades with your phone or camera.

💃 Join free joropo dance workshops offered in public spaces.