Barranquilla

Where to go?

If we can make a traveling itinerary for you around our hometown these are our suggestions:

Plan to stay at least 2 nights in Barranquilla so you can get to enjoy the city and get over the hangover after the party, if you still have extra vacation time there are 2 cities we would love for you to visit, one is Cartagena de Indias, located between Cartagena and Barranquilla is the mud volcano, a totally different experience worth the stop. Our last suggestion will be Santa Marta, and if you decide to take that route then the Natural National Park Tayrona will for sure make you fall in love with our country.

Local entertainment  

 Walk through the public gardens and lawns of the Magdalena River Avenue Boardwalk on the island of La Loma. The boardwalk extends from the intersection of Olaya Herrera Avenue and Sixth Street, crosses the island to the north parallel to the river, and ends at a roundabout at the Tablaza channel.

 The vueltiao hat is a symbol of the Colombian Caribbean. An enormous example can be found on the roof of the Santa Verónica tourist shop in the town of Juan de Acosta, 22 miles southwest of Barranquilla. Here travelers receive information on local attractions and taste regional dishes of the Atlántico department

leaving the city by the Via 40, just after Puerto Colombia,  is Climandario beach and the Pradomar hotel. It’s a great place to spend a day on the beach, surf or party all night.

Castillo de Salgar. A strategic place previously used to control the arrival of ships and goods from abroad through the Caribbean Sea. Currently works as a restaurant and venue.

 

Nightlife in Barranquilla

In Barranquilla, you can always enjoy good music. It has a wide variety of cozy and laid-back restaurants, bars and pubs, ideal for sharing pleasant evenings with great company since there is something for everyone.

Here is a list of nightclubs we suggest:

Discolo Second floor, Local 13,14 y 15, Cra. 43 #99-50

Trucupey Shopping Center Portal Del Prado, Calle. 53 #46-192, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Frogg Calle. 93 #4343, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

La fabrica Calle. 47c #47C-06, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Kapitol Shopping Center Grand Boulevard Calle 106 # 50 – 67

and if you are looking for a bar, lounge environment. here are our top places.

Perfecto Calle 80 # 53 – 18 CC Parque Washington,

Henry’s café Calle 80 # 53 – 18 CC Parque Washington. suit 25

Bourbon Cra. 53 #79-141, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Pikeria Calle 82 No 44 – 35. 2nd floor

If you are looking for a Great Beach time

Bondi beach club

Climandiaro sunset lounge

if you want a rooftop view, here are 2 options

Coco beach Calle 107 #50-69 Piso 15.

Chelsea Cra 53 # 79 – 212

 

 

The Food

The food in Barranquilla is tasty and you will probably be surprised by the variety available. To fully enjoy the city it is necessary to enjoy its varied gastronomy.

Colombia has a tasty selection of fruits – and if you know anything about the bride you will know, Luchy loves coconut so don’t forget to try the lemonade de coco a lemonade made with a Piña Colada coconut mix also please try  coconut rice usually accompanies fish, such as mojarra frito and boca chico, with avocado.

Despite the heat there are no popular cold soups and the soups are served hot. There are numerous different types of stew often known as “sancocho” the ingredients include corn or the cob, yucca, potatoes, pumpkin, cilantro and other flavourings to which meats are added. Popular types of stew include ribs (costillas) and chicken and trifasico (made with 3 types of meat), which are usually accompanied by rice and avocado, these dishes are found throughout the city, in homes, small local restaurants and the top restaurants in Barranquilla.

Another delicacy is Caribbean stew with salted meat and Guandu is a vegetable soup with beef.

Other popular soups include “mondongo”, although very popular with locals this soup made with tripe is an aquired taste and mote de queso (cheese soup) – this thick soup is made with cheese, onion, garlic, local costeno cheese and pumpkin.

 You cant miss to try the Fried Foods. Arepa are usually served at breakfast, egg arepas being the most popular and are served with local cheese.

Carimanolas (caribañolas) is a food based on yuca, which is made into a soft puree and then stuffed with seasoned ground beef or local cheese. They are popular for breakfast, as well as as a popular fast food found in cafes, bars or the streets of the city. Like the empañadas they can be eaten with a spicy salsa.

Patacones, made from green banana (plantain) which are flattened and then fried

here we put a list of restaurants we like for you to try it. let us know which was your favorite!

Mailia 

Carrera 48 #74-71, Barranquilla, Colombia

Carrera 53 calle 80, Barranquilla, Colombia

Local 419B, Cl. 99c #53-115

Olaya Herrera #82-202,

Cra. 49c #75-47, Barranquilla,  o , Local 414, Buena Vista 2, Cl. 99c #53-115, 4 floor

Cra 64b 84 131 | (next to the football court), Barranquilla, Colombia

Cra 51 B 79 97, Barranquilla, Colombia

Cra. 43 #59-03, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Cucayo 

Carrera 49C, Casi Esq. Calle 79, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

 

 

Shopping

If you’ve forgotten an item or just fancy updating your  wardrobe Barranquilla has got it covered, there are lots of clothing stores international brands such as Zara, Diesel, Mango and Forever 21 and designer brands such as Carolina Herrera and others. Other cool national clothing brands include ELARagged, studio F and Arturo CalleTennisGef, for the men, hit up one of the local malls to find possibilities for every budget or browse the outdoor markets for unique crafts and budget clothing.

Colombia is a country with a buzzing fashion scene check out some of their local designers

here is a list of shopping malls in our home town