Places to Visit in Barranquilla, Colombia, America

Places to Visit in Barranquilla, Colombia, America

Barranquilla city is situated in Atlantico Department in northern part of Colombia close to Caribbean Sea. Barranquilla is the largest and capital city of Atlantico department situated next to delta of the Magdalena River. Major industries in the city are commerce, finance, services, fishing and industry and renowned as the industrial city in the country.

Barranquilla is known for flora and fauna and one can find plenty of natural resources in the region. Barranquilla is surrounded by Puerto Colombia, Soledad, Malambo, Trebal, Tubara, Chiquito, Las Hermanas and Baranoa.

Barranquilla spans an area of 64 square miles (166 square kilometers) and situated at an elevation of 18 meters (59 feet) above the sea level. It is located at the distance of 980 kilometers from Bogota, capital of Colombia. Coordinates of Barranquilla are 10.9639° N, 74.7964° W.

History of Barranquilla:

Barranquilla was established in the year 1533 and between the years 1627 and 1637, farm was founded on the banks of the river channel. During the period of Colombian War of Independence, people of the region supported the pro independence forces. After the establishment of port in the region by Spain gained reorganization in the region. In the year 1885, revolutionary forces under the guidance of General Ricardo Gaitan Obeso occupied the city and in the year 1905, Atlantico department was created.

Tourism in Barranquilla:

Barranquilla is surrounded by lush greenery and transparent waters of the Caribbean Sea and beaches around the town make it perfect destination to visit in the city. Barranquilla is popular for its carnival organized in the month of February every year, four full days of partying, dancing, outlandish costumes and parades are subsumed, people from all over the world visit to be part of Barranquilla carnival.

Places to Visit in Barranquilla:

Museo del Caribe:

Museo del Caribe is placed in Barranquilla city has huge collection of the history of Barranquilla and the Caribbean and museum also has a special gallery dedicated to author Gabriel Garcia Marquez and museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm.

Barranquilla Zoo:

Barranquilla Zoo is located at the distance of 8 kilometers from Barranquilla city is home to more than 500 animals of 140 species and home to colorful native animal species and sanctuary protects the endangered species.

The Port of Puerto Colombia:

The Port of Puerto Colombia was constructed in the year 1893, was one of the longest ports in the world. During 19^th and 20^th century people from various countries migrated to the city.

Other places to visit in Barranquilla:

Teatro Amira de la Rosa
Caribbean Cultural Park
Former customs
La Cueva

Best time to Visit Barranquilla:

Climate is hot and humid in Barranquilla city comes under a tropical savanna climate and the average temperature is 28.4° Celsius and best time to visit Barranquilla is from December to March.

How to Reach Barranquilla?

By Air:

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is the first airport constructed in the 1919 in South America located around 11 kilometers from Barranquilla city; airport serves with domestic and international flights to cities like Cucuta, Medellín-Olaya Herrera, Riohacha, Panama City, San Andrés Island, Aruba, Bucaramanga, Monteria, Valledupar and Miami.

By Road:

Barranquilla is connected through national and state highways and city buses and minibuses are the mostly used by local public in the city which connects to all the major towns and cities in the country.

By Sea:

Barranquilla port is the 3^rd largest ports in the country operates large cargo services in the country international cruise ships are available from the port.

Where to Stay in Barranquilla?

Barranquilla has lots of reputed hotels which boast a suitable place with contemporary amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, in room safe, television, minibar, satellite/cable TV, meeting facilities, business center, gym and outdoor pool. Some of the prominent hotels in Barranquilla are listed here below: