The Magdalena River flows in northwestern South America, in western Colombia, and begins in the Andes. It's 1550 kilometers long. …
Barranquilla is a colorful city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, where the sea atmosphere of the port is combined with lively urban life and a rich history. The city has grown around the most important trade routes and river, becoming a place of intersection of cultures and crafts; walks through its streets fill with impressions of the past and the present. The uniqueness of Barranquilla is that there are quiet natural corners near the dynamics of the city, which can be visited half an hour from the center.
Among the man-made attractions of the city are living embankments, historical quarters with colonial facades, museums and cultural spaces that preserve the memory of trade and architectural heritage. In Barranquilla you can find monuments, churches and exhibition grounds, where events and festivals take place, and walks in the center and the port areas will help you to understand what to see for those interested in history and urban architecture.
Natural pearls surround the city: the Magdalena River, which begins in the Andes and has a length of about 1,550 km, serves as a vital water artery and a place for walking and observing nature. In the Caribbean region near Barranquilla is the National Park of the island of Salamanca, created in 1964 to protect coastal ecosystems and mangroves, home to numerous species of birds and marine fauna. The promenades, estuaries and beaches in the surrounding area complement the list of natural places worth seeing.
On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map, read brief descriptions and build a convenient route for inspection. The interactive map will help visually plan the day, mark points of “what to see” and lay out walking or car routes, taking into account your interests and time.
You are free to explore Barranquilla on your own, following the marked routes and enjoying walks at your own pace, or book excursions with local guides. Professional guides will introduce live stories, show hidden corners and offer rich and safe routes that will make the trip more informative and exciting.
Come to Barranquilla to experience the atmosphere of the Caribbean coast, see the majesty of the Magdalena River and visit the Salamanca National Park. Discover new places, plan routes and go to meetings with impressions – each visit to this city brings new discoveries and vivid memories.
