The 10 Things To Do And See In Barranquilla
As Colombia’s fourth-largest city, located in between the tourist hot spots of Cartagena and Santa Marta, Barranquilla often gets overlooked by visitors. Thought of as an unattractive port town, this gem on the Caribbean coast is actually home to incredible people and some beautiful sights. Here’s our guide of the best things to do and see in this charming city.
Carnival of Barranquilla
Latin America’s second-biggest carnival after Rio de Janeiro’s, Barranquilla’s carnival is a huge blow-out event celebrated four days before Ash Wednesday, although in reality the excitement and preparation begin many months before. During the carnival, the whole city explodes into a riot of color, social barriers relax and the rich and poor, the old and young come together and have one enormous party.
Go surfing
Barranquilla is home to some of the best surf breaks in Colombia. Head to the coast and get your board out – great waves and warm waters make Barranquilla an ideal location to get your surf on. Colombia Surf Spot is the place to catch all the latest information about surfing in and around Barranquilla. If you’re looking for surf lessons, the Hotel Pradomar have some brilliant teachers.
Visit where the river meets the sea at Bocas de Cenizas
Traveling out from the small neighborhood of Las Flores, you can catch a rickety old train to witness the special point where the river meets the sea. Passing small huts and gatherings of people along the way, you will eventually reach huge rocks, which afford the best view if you’re brave enough to climb them. A total oasis of calm, the place is well worth the trip. Arrive at Las Flores for lunch beforehand and you’ll be able to sample some of the finest fish on the coast, too.
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