Barranquilla
Colombia · Departamento del Atl�nticoCO
Capital district of Atlántico Department, Colombia
Barranquilla is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,326,588
- Coordinates
- 10.969, -74.781
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 18 m
Overview of Barranquilla
Barranquilla sits in Departamento del Atl�ntico, Colombia and reads as a large metropolitan hub. With 1,326,588 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Barranquilla
Nature in Barranquilla
(18)Looking for nature? Barranquilla has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 18 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Barranquilla.
Culture in Barranquilla
(17)Barranquilla records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals under culture. It is a direct read of Barranquilla's activity profile. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Barranquilla
(13)On the water sports side, Barranquilla offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. It is a direct read of Barranquilla's activity profile. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Barranquilla
(9)The adventure shortlist for Barranquilla: Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Barranquilla is actually tagged with. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Barranquilla
(9)Looking for sports? Barranquilla has Golf, Hunting, Running, Skateboard and Skiing. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Barranquilla.
Nightlife in Barranquilla
(8)On the nightlife side, Barranquilla offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Everything listed here comes from what Barranquilla is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Barranquilla
(3)Under wellness, Barranquilla is tagged with Ranches, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Barranquilla.
Family in Barranquilla
(2)Barranquilla records Water Parks and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Barranquilla's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Barranquilla
(2)On the shopping side, Barranquilla offers Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Barranquilla is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Barranquilla
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Barranquilla rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Bogota.
Similar destinations
Places near Barranquilla that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barranquilla known for?
- Barranquilla is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Departamento del Atl�ntico, Colombia with around 1,326,588 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Barranquilla?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Barranquilla. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Barranquilla?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Barranquilla located?
- Administratively, Barranquilla sits in Departamento del Atl�ntico, Colombia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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