Guidebook for Barranquilla (Distrito Especial, Industrial Y Portuario)
Sightseeing
The Prado was built in the 20s, with spacious Republican and neoclassical architecture, with tropical gardens and terraces. It was declared a World Heritage cultural sites and national monument.
15 locals recommend
Hotel El Prado
#70-10 Cra. 54The Prado was built in the 20s, with spacious Republican and neoclassical architecture, with tropical gardens and terraces. It was declared a World Heritage cultural sites and national monument.
Via 40
Via 405 minute cab ride to the most important avenue for the Carnival.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy one the frequent Art expos and theater exhibitions in this beautiful faculty.
8 locals recommend
Facultad de Bellas Artes - Universidad del Atlántico - Museo de Antropología - Extensión Bellas Artes
53-45 Cl. 68Enjoy one the frequent Art expos and theater exhibitions in this beautiful faculty.
Entertainment & Activities
Tour the Zoologico the Barranquilla, famous for its conservation efforts.
67 locals recommend
Barranquilla Zoo
68 - 40 Calle 77Tour the Zoologico the Barranquilla, famous for its conservation efforts.
Food Scene
Excellent middle eastern food and somewhat of a meeting point for the over 30 crowd.
7 locals recommend
Lebanese Grill
68-02 Cra. 61Excellent middle eastern food and somewhat of a meeting point for the over 30 crowd.
Great Barranquilla style pizza.
Also, during carnivals this street houses the phenomenal Carnavalada, an alternate, more cultural take on the festivities, free entrance.
Firenze pizza
6212 Cl. 68Great Barranquilla style pizza.
Also, during carnivals this street houses the phenomenal Carnavalada, an alternate, more cultural take on the festivities, free entrance.
Restaurante Los Helechos
70-70 Cra. 52Good Colombian food.
Restaurante El Huerto
#70-139 Cra. 52Top Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant in the city.
Taganga Restaurant
47-95 Cl. 68Excellent sea food at good prices.
Essentials
Big and well supplied supermarket close by, if a bit on the pricey side.
6 locals recommend
Carulla Calle 72 Barranquilla
53-70 Cl. 78Big and well supplied supermarket close by, if a bit on the pricey side.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most famous salsa hotspot in the city. Especially worth a visit during carnivals. Can get very crowded and it's preedy seedy but it's a great authentic salsa experience. Cheap beer.
79 locals recommend
La Troja Patrimonio Cultural y Musical
72- 263 Carrera 44Most famous salsa hotspot in the city. Especially worth a visit during carnivals. Can get very crowded and it's preedy seedy but it's a great authentic salsa experience. Cheap beer.