The 10 Best Things to Do in Barranquilla, Colombia

February 21, 2018 Dorsey Hagwood

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.
Restaurants in Barranquilla

1. Museo del Caribe

Calle 36 #46-66 | Centro Historico, Parque Cultural del Caribe, Barranquilla 080000, Colombia 3720582
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 737 reviews

Museo del Caribe

Reviewed By nuwandabob - Escazu, Costa Rica

I was surprised by this Museum. It doesn't seem like much but it does have very good displays and information about the Colombian Caribbean culture, on how it arose from a clash of cultures from Africa, Europe and American Indians. I very much enjoyed the videos on each indigenous tribe on this coast of the country. One of tour guides, Sergio, was really attentive and was well informed, he answered every single question I had. I highly recommend a visit to this Museum.

2. Castillo de Salgar

Puerto Colombia 081001, Colombia
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 456 reviews

Castillo de Salgar

Reviewed By kmashawn80 - Greater Cincinnati

Had lunch here. loved the views from all sides by the beach. food was good. dont order ribs as this is probably not ordered often and it tasted like it had been in the freezer a while.

3. Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina

Cra 54 No 53-122, Barranquilla, Colombia
Excellent
52%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 167 reviews

Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina

Reviewed By Laura H - Seymour, Connecticut

We love this Cathdral, but at first glance it does seem rather cavernous. Gorgeous stained glass windows in front depict the 7- day Creation. Pope John Paul II visited in the 80's and stood on the balcony. There's a small museum inside with items from his visit.

4. Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion

Carrera 70 56 y-57, Barranquilla 080001, Colombia
Excellent
64%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion

Reviewed By LisandroVoyager - Washington DC, District of Columbia

Beautifully decorated for a wedding, I thought the mass was beautifully sung, and the sound good. This church is fairly modern,has simple ornamentation, and is on the small side. Nice neighborhood.

5. Zoo of the city of Barranquilla

Calle 77 68-40, Barranquilla 080014, Colombia +57 5 3600314
Excellent
34%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 474 reviews

Zoo of the city of Barranquilla

Reviewed By txtfa001 - Austin, Texas

Went to the zoo on the recommendation of Tripadvisor. It is small but well taken care of and we had fun. One young man named Daniel that worked for the zoo approached us and said he could answer questions because he spoke English. He was...MoreHI! We love you enjoyed your visit and that you have learned some things about the animals. We hope you come back very soon.

6. Plaza de la Paz

Calle 53, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Barranquilla 423423423, Colombia +57 5 3399000
Excellent
34%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 117 reviews

Plaza de la Paz

Reviewed By TravelVanillaBean - Brooklyn, New York

This was a great place to see some festivities before Carnaval started the next day!! Everyone is out on the street, eating, dancing, and watching performers. We had a great time and the energy was insane!! Seems like it'd be fun and busy on a regular night as well. The mall is right next door too, which is convenient.

7. Bocas de Cenizas

Calle 106 89, Barranquilla 080001, Colombia
Excellent
40%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 270 reviews

Bocas de Cenizas

Reviewed By Center O - Barranquilla, Colombia

This is something to do in Barranquilla that will kill a few hours.
Los Flores area is dangerous so becareful when moving around here.
Saying that, the river mouth area seems safe to walk, and it is a long, long windy walk. It takes a lot longer than you think to reach the end of the jetty.
The little 'trains' cost 15,000 but we got them down to 10,000 each.
One of the drinks sellers there at the stating point disappeared with our change so I really don't recommend using them, there are plenty of other places along the route to buy drinks and coconuts.
The 'train' is a simple open car with a 15hp motor powering it. The tracks are in shocking condition and we derailed once, it took a while for them to get it back on track.
It is a curious trip, not a huge amount to see but its good for the kids, you can tire them out with the long walk and fresh air!
I wouldn't recommend the Beaches there, way too much rubbish and minging stuff floating out of Barranquilla.

8. Plaza de la Intendencia Fluvial

Carrera 46 Via 40, Barranquilla, Colombia
Excellent
37%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

Plaza de la Intendencia Fluvial

Reviewed By verona g - Barranquilla, Colombia

It's a small building full of history, surroundin still need to be fix... el caño del mercado ( magdalena river branch) smells terrible, but it's easy to imagine the people in 1920s walking around. It's a dangerous place to be alone, highly recommend go with locals

9. Iglesia de San Nicolas de Tolentino

Centro historico de Barranquilla, Barranquilla, Colombia
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

Iglesia de San Nicolas de Tolentino

Reviewed By TustinCAtraveler - Tustin, California

This was the main downtown church. Once abandoned and dark, now bright and beautifully renew. It is closed after mass but can request entrance by the church office during the day avoid Monday as the church is cleaned and no public access is allowed

10. Hotel El Prado

Carrera 54 70 10, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia +57 5 3301540
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Hotel El Prado

Reviewed By Marina D - Barranquilla, Colombia

I consider Hotel del Prado a Jewell among the hotels in Colombia The Gardens, the swimming pool, the halls, and the architecture something special

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