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Barranquilla (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [baraŋˈkiʝa] ⓘ) is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia.
- Wander around the Plaza de San Nicolás. Whilst many jump straight into the most exciting activity or landmark when arriving somewhere new, we think that heading to the main square is a much better idea.
- Spot Wildlife at the Zoológico de Barranquilla. Within this area of South America, you’ll find many rare species that are not found anywhere else in the world.
- Party during the Barranquilla Carnival. By far the biggest thing you can experience in this coastal city, Carnival is an annual event which draws over a million tourists.
- Join a local Street Food Tour. As we’ve already seen with the Carnival, Barranquilla is an extremely diverse city with roots from all over the world.
Barranquilla, also known as " la Arenosa" (the Sandy) and "Curramba la Bella" (Curramba the beautiful), is one of Colombia's major cities, as well as a key tourist destination for locals and foreigners.
- El Museo del Caribe. Take an interactive look at the indigenous cultures, nature, and history of Colombia’s Caribbean coast at the best museum in town.
- Carnaval de Barranquilla. Barranquilla’s colorful Carnaval celebrations are second only to Rio de Janeiro’s in Brazil. This four-day party might be what the city is most famous for, and preparations begin months ahead of time, so be sure to plan ahead if you’re trying to attend!
- Zoológico Barranquilla. It’s a small zoo but it’s still home to around 500 different animals of 140 species from several continents. A great activity for the whole family, you can learn about endangered species as you wander around enclosures filled with snakes, monkeys, zebras, and even an elephant and tiger.
- Experience the Barranquilla’s Nightlife. Along with its beautiful people, Barranquilla is known for its incredible nightlife and dancing. So even if you’re not here for Carnaval, grab a few drinks and head out to sample some of the places that make it renowned for good times.
Vibrant Barranquilla is the epicenter of Carnival,a four-day festival of food, music, dance and beautiful party people. For the other 361 days of the year, the fourth-largest city in Colombia offers plenty of opportunities to pursue a balance of epic nightlife and historic sightseeing.
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Barranquilla is a cosmopolitan and primarily industrial city, often visited by businessmen of all nationalities. However the main attraction for tourism is its carnival "Carnaval de Barranquilla," that takes place during the four days before Ash Wednesday.
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