Rice Festival Aguazul

Festival del Arroz

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Nature & SeasonAguazul
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsTying a beauty pageant directly to promotion
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: COP
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Rice Festival Aguazul in Aguazul

Aguazul, Colombia's self-declared rice capital, has held its National Rice Festival and Pageant every January since at least the late 1980s, reaching its 31st edition by 2019. A horseback parade, bullfighting-style spectacles, rodeo-style bull riding and a rice pageant tying beauty competition directly to agricultural promotion run to the rhythm of joropo music.

Aguazul, known locally as the rice capital of Colombia, holds its National Rice Festival and Pageant every January to honour a crop that, alongside oil, forms one of the two pillars of the municipality's economy on Colombia's eastern plains.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Tying a beauty pageant directly to promotion of a specific named agricultural product, rice, rather than general civic representation, gives this festival's central event a documented economic function distinct from typical Colombian queen pageants

02

The mystery stays covered

Aguazul's dual identity as both a rice-producing and oil-producing municipality on the eastern plains grounds the festival in a real, economically significant local industry rather than a purely symbolic theme

03

The city starts moving

The combination of rodeo-style bull riding, cattle-herding displays and joropo music alongside the rice-focused programming reflects the broader llanero cultural identity of Casanare department

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's rice pageant selects an ambassador specifically for Aguazul's rice production

Water and renewal

Living ritual

staged alongside a horseback parade

The sacred route

Living ritual

rodeo-style bull riding and traditional cattle-herding displays performed to joropo music

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

For Rice Festival Aguazul, plan transport around the exact Aguazul venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suits Casanare's hot plains climate for daytime outdoor events; sun protection matters given extended time at outdoor rodeo-style and parade events. Nothing formal...

Safety

Keep distance from unsafe water edges and follow local crowd or weather warnings.

Where to stay

For Rice Festival Aguazul, stay near the part of Aguazul you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

COP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map5.17 N, 72.55 WOpen in Google Maps

Aguazul, Casanare, Colombia

Nearest airportEYP — El Alcaravan - Yopal
TransportFor Rice Festival Aguazul, plan transport around the exact Aguazul venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Rice Festival Aguazul, stay near the part of Aguazul you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Aguazul via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Aguazul, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suits Casanare's hot plains climate for daytime outdoor events; sun protection matters given extended time at outdoor rodeo-style and parade events. Nothing formal is expected outside the pageant final specifically.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Colombia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Rice Festival Aguazul?

Rice Festival Aguazul is listed for January. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Rice Festival Aguazul take place?

The festival is listed in Aguazul, Colombia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Aguazul, Casanare, Colombia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLcasanare.gov.co
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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