Barranquilla is Colombia's Caribbean gateway and home to Latin America's second-largest carnival. It's also Shakira's hometown, a modern port city, and the cradle of cumbia music.
1M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
December–April — dry season; Carnival in February
Top sights & experiences
- 🎭 Barranquilla Carnival
- ⚓ Puerto Colombia
- 🎨 Museo del Caribe
- 🍽️ Calle 84 Restaurant Strip
- 🎵 La Loma Neighbourhood
- 🚢 Magdalena River
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