Plans and activities to do in Barranquilla, the Golden Gate of Colombia

Barranquilla , capital of the Atlántico department , also known as La Puerta de Oro in Colombia; expression that was granted due to the fast economic growth and that in fact stands out as an industrial city, is one of the main cities of Colombia.

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Maybe, the industrial city did not call attention to the first, but the truth is that Barranquilla , the Sandy has something that charms, something make everyone fall in love, something that fixes and has flavor, in fact, even the name sounds tasty.

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Therefore, if you are visiting Colombia and you are on the Caribbean coast do not miss the opportunity to get to know this city, even more, if you are in Cartagena and go to Santa Marta or vice versa, therefore, here we leave a guide with the best plans and  activities to do in Barranquilla.

What to do in Barranquilla?

Visit the María Reina Metropolitan Cathedral and the Plaza de la Paz

The Plaza de la Paz Juan Pablo II is a space where all the actors and movements of the city converge, it is a place to patch up; spend an afternoon talking, drinking something while the wind of the city cool you down. There is also the María Reina Metropolitan Cathedral , which is a must visit place in the city.

Caribbean Cultural Park

The Cultural Park of the Caribbean or Museum of the Caribbean is one of the museums of Colombia that is necessary to visit. This is a cultural complex dedicated to promoting and maintaining the historical, cultural and identity heritage of the Caribbean region. Inside the Park you will find the museum, libraries; one of which is specialized in the work of Gabriel García Marquéz, restaurants, the Garden of the Butterflies, teatrino and a hall of events.

Tour the El Prado neighborhood

The Prado is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Barranquilla , because most of its houses have an exquisite republican architecture and in fact here used to live those people who gave impetus to the city.

Know the Historical Center

The Historic Center of Barranquilla houses a large number of buildings from different periods of the country's history, so it is very common to find all types of buildings with many different architectural styles.

Live the Carnival House

The Casa del Carnaval is another of the must-see places in Barranquilla. It hosts and exhibits the characters that are part of this celebration,  Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. The Carnival of Barranquilla is one of the longest fairs and festivities in Colombia and one that rages the most in the country, and of course you should not miss the opportunity to visit the city during this season.

Take a walk on the Malecón del Río

The Malecón del Río is one of the last places of recreation in Barranquilla and the most visited, its numerous benches and viewpoints attract hundreds of people daily to enjoy its Caribbean environment, in addition on this pier the route of the populations is described. the one that crosses the flow of the Magdalena River and the most recently added monument of the city, the Window to the World.

Zoological Garden of Barranquilla

A perfect opportunity to interact with the most representative fauna and flora of the Caribbean region and Colombia.

Surprise yourself with Bocas de Ceniza

Bocas de Ceniza , is one of those special places that one finds in Colombia. In this place the Magdalena River flows and meets the Caribbean Sea, which is why a spectacular landscape is created, on one side, the river and on the other, the sea, creating a perfect contrast.

Get to Salgar Castle

El Castillo de Salgar , is a building of colonial origin located on the outskirts of Barranquilla , in the municipality of Puerto Colombia . It is located on a green hill which gives a beautiful contrast with its yellow mustard color. Since it was built it has had multiple uses; so many that it is difficult to list them all.

And for the night? The Troja

La Troja is a nighttime establishment; specifically estadero, insignia in the city of Barranquilla . Here you only hear salsa brava, so anyone who likes salsa has to visit this place, and even if you do not know it you have to get there;  its nights are full of surprises and you can come across a dance contest, folklore shows or just a night full of pure flavor.

In the Caribbean region you will find other must-see destinations such as Isla Múcura , Mompox and Ciénaga , Heritage Villages of Colombia , Parque Tayrona , Ciudad Perdida , Minca , Palomino , and in the far north of Colombia, Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas . If you want to enter the Baquianos Blog , click here.