Location: Barranquilla
Top Things to do in Barranquilla
8 Walking Tours in Barranquilla That You Shouldn't Miss
Vibrant Barranquilla is the epicenter of Carnival,a four-day festival of food, music, dance and beautiful party people. For the other 361 days of the year, the fourth-largest city in Colombia offers plenty of opportunities to pursue a balance of epic nightlife and historic sightseeing. The churches alone are their own festivals of architecture, and the impressive Museum of the Caribbean is a great source of political, cultural and social context.
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1. The center: Charm, Culture and Flavors
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy walking through the streets of downtown Barranquilla on foot, while you get to know the popular Barranquilla culture and the historical heritage left by immigrants in the architecture of the city center. On the tour we will taste the typical flavors of the city
Inclusions: Bottled water, Traditional Pie and Corozo Juice, Entrance fees to places
Exclusions: Expenses not specified, Private transportation
Reviewed By Anleavi
whe went with a group to one of the "palcos" and had a wonderful time! there was food and drinks available to purchase, bathrooms (I feel there could be more considering the amount of people but well). The only thing was to enter and exit the place....too crowded. the parade was wonderful and full of colors and music
2. El Prado neighborhood of Barranquilla
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Walk through the streets of Barrio el Prado de Barranquilla on foot, while listening in the background to the music of the 30s and 40s when the city was known as “the golden gate of Colombia. Along the way he knows the amazing stories of the mansions, lots, parks and buildings of the neighborhood.
Inclusions: Landing and facility fees, Bottled water
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Reviewed By Anleavi
whe went with a group to one of the "palcos" and had a wonderful time! there was food and drinks available to purchase, bathrooms (I feel there could be more considering the amount of people but well). The only thing was to enter and exit the place....too crowded. the parade was wonderful and full of colors and music
3. Cartagena - Barranquilla - Santa Marta excursion
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3.7 based on 3 reviews
You will be picked up at the hotel for an incredible tour to Santa Marta by bus or air-conditioned van. Upon arriving in Barranquilla, a panoramic tour and a stop for breakfast or snack are made. The route to Santa Marta is followed. Panoramic tour of the old city and visit with entrance to Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino, house where the liberator Simón Bolívar died. Visit to the monument of the best soccer player in the country “El Pibe”. Free time to enjoy the sea in El Rodadero. Typical lunch --- Please provide us with an email --- --- Please provide email ---
Inclusions: Lunch, Bilingual guide, Transportation Hotel - Santa Marta- Hotel
Exclusions: Breakfast, Refreshment
Reviewed By Seaside85278
Badly organized no response from the organizer to our request to know where to go to take the bus and in the evening we arrived 1 hour before departure and we waited until 8 am PM and no bus people on site offered us other buses to pay again !!!!
4. Bird watching: Santa Marta & the Guajira Peninsula
A route through every habitat on the Colombian Caribbean Coast! In this route we will visit the Sierra Nevada National Park, a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. You may be able to add 240 bird species to your list, including possibly up to 20 endemic species. When we add this exhuberant landscape to the Guajira Peninsula, we can expect to observe a wide range of biodiversity which includes the Tropical Dry Forest species, Aquatic ones, and High Mountain dwellers. This destination offers bird watching from sea level to snowcapped mountains. Number of species to observe: +250 Habitats visited: Mangroves, Xerophytic Scrub, Dry Forest, Rainforest, Montane Forest, High Montane Forest Tour Leader: Francisco Troncoso
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Binoculars, telescopes, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages, Airline tickets, Gratuities
Reviewed By jeannew487
Very knowledgeable about local birds. Luis and Francisco were excellent guides. Very friendly. Enjoyed trip to the eco coffee plantation.
5. Bird watching: Northern Colombia Birding Trail
Northern Colombia Birding Trail: One of South America´s richest endemic regions This is one of the most complete routes to travel through the Colombian Caribbean Coast. One of the richest regions of endemic bird species in South America with close to 50 species. We will visit the majority of habitats that form this invaluable Colombian region at a comfortable pace which will allow you to enjoy a great amount of birds and their incredibly exhuberant environment. Starting in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, with its 27 endemic species, we drive through the Guajira Desert, and finish at the rarely visited Perija Paramo where there are various subspecies that need investigation. With more than 760 bird species, this destination is a must for birdwatching travelers. Habitats visited: Mangroves, Xerophytic Scrub, Dry Forest, Rainforest, Montane Forest, High Montane Forest, and Paramo. Number of species to observe: +320 Tour Leader: Francisco Troncoso Difficulty level: Moderate
Inclusions: Binoculars, telescopes, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages, Airline tickets, Gratuities
Reviewed By jeannew487
Very knowledgeable about local birds. Luis and Francisco were excellent guides. Very friendly. Enjoyed trip to the eco coffee plantation.
6. On The Footprints Of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
In all the biographies and even in his own book, “Living To Tell The Tale" (2002), references are made to the various times that Nobel Literature Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez lived in Barranquilla. This special tour leads us to all the footprints our beloved “Gabo” left in this city
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
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7. The Best of Barranquilla Walking Tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. What makes Barranquilla so distinctive among the other Colombian cities? Does it have a unique culture? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What other languages are spoken by the minorities here? What is the music genre that is rooted to the city’s history? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Barranquilla. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Inclusions: Professional Local Guide Services
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8. Romantic tour in Barranquilla
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Barranquilla is a city of cultures, traditions and histories. It is the perfect place for you and your partner to unwind, while learning something new. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is the oldest church here? What does Barranquilla mean to the locals? Learn more about the city, together with your loved one.
Inclusions: Professional Local Guide Services
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