Barranquilla
Travel Guide South America Colombia Barranquilla
Introduction
Barranquilla is the capital of the Atlantico department in the north of Colombia and has about 1.2 million inhabitants in the city, about 2.2 million in the total metropolitan area, making it the 4th largest city in the country.
Barranquilla has one of the most famous and amazing Carnivals in Colombia. A lot of people come from other countries just for the city's Carnival. Barranquilla has been dubbed Colombia's Golden Gate thanks to its level of industrialisation and modernity. The people in Barranquilla are very nice and really enjoy life and parties.
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
- El Carnaval de Barranquilla is a UNESCO World Heritage and takes place every year.
Getting There
By Plane
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) offers flights to/from Bogota, Medellin, Panama City, Miami, San Andrés Island, Bucaramanga, Montería and Fort Lauderdale.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
- La Tiendecita Barranquillera is a typical food restaurant with a lot of history. Don't miss all their delicious snacks (most of them fried) including the arepa de huevo, dedito de queso, chicharrón. Perfect place to brunch on a Sunday.
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Blue | Carrera 43 79-73 | Hotel | 75 |
| Atrium Plaza in Barranquilla | Cra 44 No 74-85 | hotel | - |
| Best Western Atlantis Barranquilla | Carrera 52 94-318 | Hotel | - |
| Continental Hotel Barranquilla | Carrera 46 85-127 | Hotel | - |
| Costa Linda - Barranquilla | Calle 70 47-37 | Hotel | 76 |
| Howard Johnson Versalles | Carrera 48 70-188 | Hotel | - |
| Majestic Hotel | Carrera 53 54-41 | Hotel | - |
| Prado 72 Hotel | Carrera 48 70-136 | Hotel | 76 |
| Tarento Suites | Carrera 46 75-41 | Hotel | - |
| The Meeting Point Hostel | Carrera 61 # 66-130 | Hostel | 100 |
| Windsor Hotel | Calle 84 46-07 | Hotel | - |
Budget
Mid-Range
Upscale
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
The country calling code to Colombia is: 59
To make an international call from Colombia, the code is: 005
Post
4-72 is the unusual name of Colombia's postal service. They have post offices throughout the country, which are open usually from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday and sometimes on Saturday mornings as well. That doesn't apply to all offices though, only the larger ones in the big cities. But for example along the Caribbean coast, offices tend to close between noon and 2:00pm. But even at the ones that are officially open all day long, it might be difficult to get anything done during those hours. For domestic services, sending letters and postcards is mostly reliable but takes days, for international services don't hold your breath. Eventually, a postcard or letter might arrive in the country of destination but it's almost not worth it. For parcels, you are better off using companies like FedEx, DHL or UPS.
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