culture
February 12, 2026
Meet Erika Patricia González: the new Queen of the 2026 Yuca Festival
With music, typical gastronomy, and a square full of families, the 2026 Yuca and Return Festival closed with a positive balance in the corregimiento of Las Caras, jurisdiction of Clemencia. The celebration once again positioned itself as one of the most important cultural events in the north of the department, not only for its artistic agenda but also for its direct impact on the local economy.
TL;DR
- The Festival de la Yuca y del Retorno 2026 in Las Caras, Clemencia, concluded with a positive outcome.
- The event featured music, typical gastronomy, entrepreneurship fairs, and folklore presentations.
- It served as a platform for local cooks, artisans, and small businesses, boosting the local economy.
- The festival's theme of "return" encouraged migrants to reconnect with their homeland and celebrate shared identity.
- Erika Patricia González from Santa Catalina was crowned the new Queen of the Festival.
- The festival is supported by the Governorate of Bolívar through Icultur to preserve cultural heritage.