International Bachata Congress
Four days of workshops, shows, socials and after parties, all in one 5★ hotel.
4★ design hotel just across the street from the main venue.
All you need to know →
From first visit to last dance, swipe through every detail in one place. Packages, planning, food, timings and more in a simple step by step view.
Your full congress at a glance
A quick peek at how your time at the congress flows from arrival to goodbye hugs.
When & What
Your main info about the congress.
Venue & Rooms
Discover your hotels and workshops happenning in them.
Transport & Shuttle
How to get to and from the main venues..
Socials & Parties
Your event schedule in detail.
Food, Water & Essentials
Learn about our amazing food options!
Workouts & Photoshoots
Learn about our extra activities.
Jack & Jill
10K Prizes
Tickets & Hotels
Book your pass
Secure your pass to Esencia Paradise 2026, the bachata experience where luxury meets rhythm in Barcelona.
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A simple overview to get you from the airport to your hotel, to the venue and back again, with time left to enjoy Barcelona in between socials.
Arrive in Barcelona
Land at Barcelona El Prat and choose what feels easiest after a flight: direct taxi, Aerobus or metro.
Check in and settle
Both the main hotel and partner hotel sit close to the venue and to each other, so you can drop your bags and walk to most things.
Move between city, venue and beach
During the event you can combine metro, short taxi rides and walks depending on your energy level.
Live map view
Use the map controls to zoom and pan. Open the menu icon inside the map to toggle layers for hotels, venue and suggested places to explore so you can see everything in one view.
A glimpse into the Jack & Jill energy and prizes at Esencia Paradise. Explore each prize highlight and see why this competition keeps dancers coming back every year.
Full preview of the current prize highlight. Perfect for giving dancers a clear idea of what they are dancing for.
Here are the most common questions about Esencia Paradise, the hotels, the passes and the party. If something is still unclear after reading these, reach out and we will happily help.
Esencia Paradise is a boutique bachata weekender in Barcelona that mixes social dancing, classes and pool time in a private villa style venue.
Imagine a summer house party feeling with hotel comfort, a curated line up and a crowd that loves connection on and off the dance floor.
The main event takes place in our Esencia Paradise main hotel and villa near Barcelona. Your pass gives you access to the social spaces, pool area and dance rooms described on this page.
We also work with a partner hotel nearby so everyone stays close and can move easily between spaces.
The full pass is your access to the Esencia Paradise experience. It usually covers socials, parties, classes and use of the common areas during the official schedule.
Exact inclusions for the next edition are listed on the ticket page at go&dance, so always check there for the final details before you purchase.
Your Esencia Paradise ticket is for the event access. Rooms and apartments are booked separately at the main hotel or the partner hotel.
That way you can choose the room type, price point and room mates that suit you best.
You are very welcome to come solo. Many dancers travel on their own and meet their Esencia family here.
For classes we try to balance roles and rotate partners so everyone dances and feels included.
Esencia Paradise is created for dancers who already feel comfortable in socials and want a more intimate, connection focused event.
If you are a complete beginner you can still enjoy the vibe, pool and city, although the classes and socials feel more fun once you have a bit of bachata experience.
All payments are handled securely by go&dance on their platform and you receive your confirmation directly from them.
Refund rules and the last date for name changes are listed on the ticket page, so please review those before you buy your pass.
The villas and hotels offer food options on site or nearby, and the all you need to know section on this page explains the usual flow for welcome drinks, dinners and pool time.
Specific meal plans, bar rules and any extras are confirmed before each edition and shared with ticket holders.
Most dancers fly into Barcelona and then take a short transfer to the hotel or partner hotel.
Before the event we share practical information about the best transport options, suggested arrival times and how to coordinate transfers with other guests in the community channels.
Jack and Jill is our friendly competition where leaders and followers are paired at random and judged on musicality, connection and fun.
It is designed as a playful moment inside the weekend, not a high pressure stage, so you can join for the experience even if this is your first competition.
Esencia Paradise is a very international event. You will hear a mix of English and Spanish during classes and announcements.
Most teachers and team members can switch between both, so if you miss something you can always ask and we explain it again.
Once passes are sold out there is no entry without a valid ticket. We usually run a waiting list in case someone releases their spot.
The easiest way to avoid stress is to grab your pass early, especially if you already know you want to be there.