Colí, the Barrancolí Mascot, Represents Santo Domingo 2026 Games

The official mascot of the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games is Colí, a character inspired by the barrancolí (Todus subulatus), a small bird endemic to the island of Hispaniola. Source: elcaribedr

What is the barrancolí?

The barrancolí is a vibrant bird measuring 11–12 cm and weighing about 9.8 grams, with green upperparts, a red throat, and pinkish-white underparts. Source: infobae It belongs to the Todidae family, a group of birds found only in the Greater Antilles — Hispaniola, Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. Source: diariolibree The species excavates tunnels in earthen banks for nesting, a behavior reflected in its Spanish name. Source: elcaribedr

Symbolism and Role

Colí embodies the values of the Games: green for nature and hope, red for passion, and white for peace and unity, also echoing the Dominican flag. Source: infobae Presented in October 2025, the mascot has engaged in promotional activities including the “Colí en tu Escuela” program and the Llama de los Valores torch relay. Source: infobae The choice highlights the region's biodiversity and marks the third time Santo Domingo hosts the games, after 1974 and 1986. Source: infobae