Barranquilla is the main city of the Colombian Caribbean. With about 2 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area, the city is characterized by its geographical location at the delta of the Magdalena River. Its famous carnival is considered to be the second most important on the planet and can be found on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The city that received the most historical immigration in Colombia stands out for its joy and authenticity. Barranquilla is just the perfect place to immerse yourself in the Caribbean culture and to understand that “life is a carnival".
Start time: 8:30
Duration: 4 Hours
Discover the capital of the Caribbean and understand why it is considered to be “the happy city”. Our day begins with a tour through the historic El Prado neighborhood. After visiting the church of the Immaculate Conception and appreciating some of the beautiful republican mansions, (symbols of the economic boom caused by the steam navigation on the Magdalena River in the early twentieth century), we continue to the impressive Cathedral Maria Reina Metropolitan and the Plaza de la Paz (Peace Square). Afterwards we pay a visit to the Caribbean Museum, undoubtedly the best example of the great ethnic and cultural variety of the Caribbean. From there our tour leads us to the Casa del Carnaval in the traditional Neighborhood Abajo, where you will learn all about the “drive” of the city and the biggest party in Colombia. We finish on the foundation sites of Barranquilla, the Paseo Bolivar and San Nicolás square.
