There are several distinct reasons to visit Juan De Acosta: Salinas del Rey, with its zoned coastal stretch; the Millo Festival, featuring traditional music; and public works in Santa Verónica. Which focus suits your travel dates depends on whether you are most interested in the coast and kitesurfing, cultural traditions, or the development of public spaces.

Salinas del Rey: Coast and Kitesurfing

Salinas del Rey covers a one-kilometer stretch of coastline. Of this, 360 meters are certified under international protocols for beachgoers and people taking part in sports; the remainder is an environmental protection zone. This division distinguishes a certified area from a protected section. Since certification and beach conditions can change, check both before your trip.

Salinas del Rey has hosted the GKA Kite World Tour since 2022. This also makes it interesting for travelers interested in kitesurfing and international competitions. If you want to plan your trip around a competition, check the dates for your travel period before booking.

Santa Verónica: Walkways and Coastal Protection

In the Santa Verónica district, renewal work on public spaces completed in December 2023 included 1.6 kilometers of walkways. Another notable date is January 7, 2026: at that time, the first coastal protection dike in Santa Verónica was nearly complete, and the beach had reappeared in some sections during the work.

These two points in time reflect different priorities for the work: in 2023, the focus was on public spaces and walkways; in early 2026, it was on coastal protection and changes to the beach. For travelers interested in how a place is changing, this offers a different perspective from the question of which activities or cultural traditions define it.

The Millo Festival: Music and Festival Culture

In the municipality of Juan De Acosta, the Festival Folclórico y Reinado Intermunicipal del Millo centers on the flute de millo and traditional rhythms such as Cumbia, Pilonera, Puya, Perillero, and Jalao. In 2019, the municipal council declared the festival a cultural heritage of Juan de Acosta. The flute and rhythms give the festival a specific musical identity; its recognition as cultural heritage underscores its importance to the community.

The 41st edition was announced for January 30 and 31, 2026, in Juan De Acosta. The program for that edition also included tastings of typical regional cuisine. The announced dates are now in the past.

Choose Hotels Based on Your Reason for Traveling

When searching for hotels, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay. Salinas del Rey combines clearly described coastal zoning with its connection to the GKA Kite World Tour; the Millo Festival offers a cultural focus, with a specific edition dated for 2026. If music and festival culture are the deciding factors, make sure to include the relevant event dates in your plans.

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