Alejandro & Gabriel
Things To Do
Gran Malecón
El Malecon is a new development for Barranquilla and has a ton to do. From sports to walks by the river its fun for the whole family. They have bars and restaurants here and even a river taxi that can connects multiple neighborhoods with river access.
Monumento Ventana al Mundo
This monument translates to the window to the world. Barranquilla's strategic location is at the mouth of the widest river from the amazon and was used by the Spanish to move product.
Zoológico de Barranquilla
Park-like zoo featuring open-air displays of animals including lions, elephants, flamingos & more.
Bocas de Cenizas
Enjoy an adventurous train ride to a remote peninsula that is the meeting point of the river with the ocean. Gorgeous views and an excellent sunset spot! But make sure to bring cash!!
Museo Mapuka
THE MAPUKA MUSEUM contributes to the promotion of the Caribbean identity from the learning and recognition of the history that took place on the Caribbean coast since pre-Hispanic times. The museum is divided into four main parts: the pre-Historic area, the first civilizations, pre-Hispanic civilizations, and the Hispanic colonization.
Hotel el Prado
Considered as the first tourist hotel in Latin America, it was cataloged as a cultural and architectural heritage in 2004. First opened in 1930, this hotel is iconic and boast recent renovations to make sure its status continues to exceed expectations. You can get a massage at their spa or a cocktail by the pool with a day pass.
Centro Comercial Buenavista
This is a 3-in-1 deal! Three full Malls connected as one through elevated walkways.
Viva Shopping Mall
Modern mall with upscale & mainstream stores, a movie theater, a fitness center & a food court.
Plaza De La Paz
Plaza de la Paz is a communal space used for activities around the year. It host many parties every night of Carnival.
Cartagena
Cartagena was the capital of the Spanish empire in the Caribbean. There's an old walled city that contrasts with the new hotel and skyscrapers. Cartagena is 2 hours from Barranquilla and boast a very international airport. You can also rent a boat and explore the multiple islands nearby.
El Totumo
El Totumo Mud Volcano is an active mud volcano. A local tourist destination, popular for its alleged healing mud bath.
Puerto Colombia
Puerto Colombia is a small coastal city with sleepy beaches where locals go to have fresh fried fish and enjoy the Caribbean beach. Although not white sand beach, the water is clean and the breeze are worth the trip.
Castle Salgar
Located on a cliff, this old castle built in 1848 was used as a strategic point to protect and oversee multiple important ports in the area. The castle serves as a restaurant is a perfect spot to see the sunset over the Caribbean sea.
Santa Marta
Santa Marta is actually the first settlement of the Spanish in Colombia and a port city. A much less traveled city is the launch site for tours for the lost city of el dorado and one of Colombia's most popular Parque Tayrona.
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
The park is considered as one of the ecological reserves of South America, it has a great natural beauty and a amazing flora and fauna. It counts with virgin beaches, an splendid sea, waterfalls and much more.
Ciudad Perdida
Not for the faint of heart this is a multiple day hike. Ciudad Perdida (Spanish for "lost city"; also known as Teyuna and Buritaca) is the archaeological site of an ancient city which is believed to have been founded about 800 CE. If so, Ciudad Perdida predates Machu Picchu by about 650 years. Ciudad Perdida consists of a series of 169 terraces carved into the mountainside, a network of tiled roads, and several small circular plazas. The entrance can be accessed only by climbing up 1,200 stone steps through dense jungle.