Barranquilla is located in the Magdalena River delta on the northern coast of the Caribbean in northern Colombia, and it is the capital of the Atlántico Department. The city is the largest city and seaport in the northern coastal region of the Caribbean in Colombia, and the fourth largest city in terms of population in Colombia.

Most of the buildings in Barranquilla were constructed in the 20th century, with some dating back to the colonial period. However, the majority of the buildings are in the architectural style of the late 19th century, influenced by American, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian residents. Over the years, Barranquilla has become a well-known tourist center, especially crowded during carnival and New Year’s celebrations. Visitors can explore attractions such as Barranquilla Zoo, Museum of Modern Art, Carnival Museum, Aviation Museum, Caribbean Cultural Park, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, and more.

Barranquilla is the birthplace of Colombia’s largest cultural festival – the Barranquilla Carnival, a significant festival that was declared a Colombian cultural heritage in 2001 and recognized by UNESCO in 2003.

Barranquilla
Reasons to Visit: Capital of the Atlántico Department in Colombia
Continent: South America
Country: Colombia
Department: Atlántico Department
City: Barranquilla