Kim Haas has a new group visit this summer that explores Afro-Latino culture in Colombia

Kim Haas found his lifetime spirit for a six -year -old trip. During his first trip outside the United States to Acapulco, Mexico, foreigners approached him and his grandmother in the hotel lobby and asked Haas if he wanted to learn to count 20 in Spanish. Received with enthusiasm, Haas told Travel + free time“From that moment, I was fascinated by Spanish, travel, language, and culture.”

His spirit for the history and culture of Latin American people led him to create and starring his own PBS television show, Afro-Latino’s journey with Kim Haas. Now, he manages the group’s travel experience through the company.

For Haas, a visit is a natural development of its television series. “I want to give people a chance to experience the afro-deskendan culture-to connect with the community, listen to their stories, and see their resilience and creativity in a way that goes beyond the television series,” he said.

His first group trip took place on July 2022 at Costa Rica, an idea that came from a television audience who sent him an email about a Afro-Costa Rica visit after the Costa Rica show was broadcast. Haas adapted the visit to this group, combining the opportunity to meet with Afro-Costa Ricans featured in the series, including author Quince Duncan and Cacaan farmer Daniel South, and to participate in activities such as cooking classes, zip, and arung rapids.

On July 2025, Haas will offer travelers a great travel through Colombia, providing insights on the resilience, history, and contributions of the Afro-Deskendan community. The tour begins in Cali, the world of Salsa World, where tourists will visit several historical and cultural sights, including the Salsa Museum and Afro-Kolombia community in San Cipriano, a environmentally friendly village in the Colombian rainforest. This visit concludes at CartagenaA rich and historic city that was once a major port during the Transatlantic servant’s trade. In Cartagena, tourists will explore “walled city” and San Basilio de Palenque recognized by UNESCO, the first free black city in America.

According to Haas, the achievements and stories of Afro-Latinos are rarely shared and discussed in mainstream media and the community, especially women. “There are so many incredible Afro-Kolombian women who deserve recognition,” he said.

Haas quoted Edna Valencia, the first Afro-Kolombian journalist to wear afro hairstyles on Colombian television, for example to pay attention. Valencia serves as a diversity consultant for the Disney Academy Award -winning movie CharmEnsure the accurate picture of the afro-kolombian character in the film, including details such as their skin, hair, and clothing. Valencia will be one of the guests at Haas’s Colombia Tour, which runs from July 16-24.

Haas said tourists do not need African descent to participate. The only need is open mind and pure interest in breaking obstacles and stereotypes. Next year, the company will offer tours in three additional countries: Brazil, Guatemala, and Uruguay.

To learn more about Colombia’s visit, visit TravelSwithkimhaas.com.