Title: Things to Do in Barranquilla in 2026 | Expedia.com [Barranquilla Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla.dx494)[Hotels in Barranquilla](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla-Hotels.d494.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Barranquilla](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Barranquilla.d494.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Barranquilla](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Barranquilla.d494.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barranquilla Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla.d494.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Barranquilla ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Barranquilla Types of activities Where to stay [Barranquilla Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla.dx494) ![Aerial view of the Ventana de Sueños monument shining with its blue facade amidst the green landscape and urban sprawl, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/494/6e8335b4-ef6c-468b-a1bd-c720769504a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of the Ventana de Sueños monument shining with its blue facade amidst the green landscape and urban sprawl, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/494/6e8335b4-ef6c-468b-a1bd-c720769504a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cumbia colombiana en un festival de calle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/494/af9a23c8-a5be-4511-871f-512ca3452111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![view of the coast of the sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/494/f8c51a86-494a-40f2-8d6c-7e9646b604b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio magdalena colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/494/f23c8583-9677-4aec-8d63-7f3eca5daeca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Barranquilla Attractions Do you appreciate delicious food or shopping? Or perhaps you prefer to make your way around a new place like a genuine local. While vacationing in Barranquilla, it doesn't matter what your interests are — this enthralling metropolis has all the experiences and attractions you could ever hope for. If you're ready to discover the best of Barranquilla, sign up for a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=494&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly guide show you the most popular sights. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_494) ## Recommended things to do in Barranquilla | Number of things to do | 43 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Private Bike Tour of Barranquilla](/things-to-do/private-bike-tour-of-barranquilla.a46405236.activity-details): $47 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-from-cartagena-through-barranquilla-and-santa-marta.a46363086.activity-details)[Full Day Tour to Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-barranquilla-and-santa-marta-from-cartagena.a50399135.activity-details)[Full Day Tour to Barranquilla and Cartagena from Santa Marta](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-barranquilla-and-cartagena-from-santa-marta.a50761669.activity-details)[Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena](/things-to-do/adventure-in-barranquilla-and-santa-marta-from-cartagena.a48867959.activity-details)[Panoramic Tour Barranquilla](/things-to-do/panoramic-tour-barranquilla.a51272285.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-from-cartagena-through-barranquilla-and-santa-marta.a46363086.activity-details)[Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena](/things-to-do/adventure-in-barranquilla-and-santa-marta-from-cartagena.a48867959.activity-details)[Panoramic Tour Barranquilla](/things-to-do/panoramic-tour-barranquilla.a51272285.activity-details)[Full Day Tour in Barranquilla and Santa Marta with Transportation](/things-to-do/full-day-tour-in-barranquilla-and-santa-marta-with-transportation.a49626971.activity-details)[CULTURAL TOUR - VISIT OF MUSEUMS - BARRANQUILLA](/things-to-do/cultural-tour-visit-of-museums-barranquilla.a973586.activity-details) | ## What to do in Barranquilla - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Barranquilla Vacationing in Barranquilla on a budget? The following can be seen for nada. **Museo Romantico** \- Approach the staff or curator and learn all about the special collections housed at this museum. **University of Atlantico** \- Tour this modern local landmark and marvel at its impressive design. **Antiguo Edificio de la Aduana** \- Amble around this historic attraction and learn a couple of secrets from times past. **Asuncion Clinic** \- Stop here for a while and find out the importance of this place to the locals. **Barranquilla Cathedral** \- Incorporate a bit of spirituality into your trip by dropping by this sacred site. **Venezuela Park** \- Arrange a picnic date and enjoy a walk around the gorgeous plant life. ### Things to Do in Barranquilla with Kids You'll find plenty of fun activities to do with your kids in and near Barranquilla. Keep the crew entertained with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=494&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Barranquilla? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Barranquilla ![0_dv604079](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6268292/79c13052-fd44-48a9-be7c-6f03b5af115a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Venezuela Park Venezuela Park is just one of the places to see in Barranquilla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Venezuela-Park-La-Campina.d6268292.Vacation-Attraction) #### Buenavista Shopping Center During your trip to Barranquilla, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Buenavista Shopping Center. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Buenavista-Shopping-Center-Riomar.d6261233.Vacation-Attraction) #### Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium Catch an event at Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium during your trip to Barranquilla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Roberto-Melendez-Metropolitan-Stadium-Metropolitana.d6100386.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gran Malecón Gran Malecón is just one of the places to see in Barranquilla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Gran-Malecon-Barranquilla.d752834540514017280.Vacation-Attraction) #### Clinic Portoazul Though Clinic Portoazul might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Puerto Colombia while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Clinic-Portoazul-Sabanilla-Montecarmelo.d553248634289873860.Vacation-Attraction) #### Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center During your visit to Barranquilla, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Viva-Barranquilla-Shopping-Center-Riomar.d553248634289873865.Vacation-Attraction) #### Puerta de Oro Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Puerta de Oro Convention Center during your trip to Barranquilla. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Puerta-De-Oro-Convention-Center-Barranquilla.d553248635964613946.Vacation-Attraction) #### Castillo de Salgar You can find out about the history of Puerto Colombia with a trip to Castillo de Salgar. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Castillo-De-Salgar-Sabanilla-Montecarmelo.d553248621532467257.Vacation-Attraction) #### Barranquilla Zoo Visit the native and exotic animals who call Barranquilla Zoo home during your trip to Barranquilla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla-Zoo-Barranquilla.d6261235.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Barranquilla ![Recife Pernambuco Nordeste RioMar Prédios Casas Pina Cabanga Afogados Rios Enchente Favela Mansões Desigualdade Ponte Transporte Carros ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981695801/09160398-5eab-49c8-bfda-52b30616bc06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riomar 4.5/5(126 area reviews) Travelers come to Riomar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Buenavista Shopping Center and Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center while you're in town. [](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla-Riomar.dx553248633981695801) ![Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. November 29, 2010: Immaculate Conception Church of Barranquilla, El Prado neighborhood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313195/5b20388e-1def-48e1-8639-3bf362ba767f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Prado El Prado is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Romelio Martínez Stadium and Villa Country Shopping Centre. [](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla-El-Prado.dx6313195) ![Best restaurant in Barranquilla ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311871/ac29697f-eecc-405c-99a9-0cc0ba52a40a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alto Prado 4.5/5(11 area reviews) Alto Prado is well-liked for its bars. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Villa Country Shopping Centre and Romelio Martínez Stadium. [](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla-Alto-Prado.dx553248633981717480) ![VENTA DEL MUNDO BARRANQUILLA - COLOMBIA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587439/2a8d7822-2074-41dc-aa21-f3f0387cfa45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Boston Though Boston might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Romelio Martínez Stadium and Edgar Renteria Stadium. [](https://expedia.com/Boston.dx553248635974587439) ![Edificio de la Aduana Barranquilla Colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981716861/0f1698e3-458c-4dc8-9c42-c6906abc1538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centro Historico 1.5/5(3 area reviews) You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Centro Historico. You might want to make time for a stop at Cultural Park of the Caribbean or Cultural Complex of the Former Customs. [](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla-Centro-Historico.dx553248633981716861) ![#wildlife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311871/601678e8-59ee-4eff-97bb-28e7eb2c271d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sur Occidente Travelers enjoy Sur Occidente for its bars and shopping. Consider checking out Americano Mall while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla-Sur-Occidente.dx6311741) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Barranquilla.dx494.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Barranquilla ![El golfo de Morrosquillo es un golfo situado en el sur del mar Caribe, en la costa norte de Colombia, perteneciente a los departamentos de Sucre y Córdoba.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258004/b2cbf564-78cb-4578-9c53-268dedc69230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puerto Colombia ![Église Sainte-Thérèse (Santa-Teresita), dans le quartier de Santa Teresita à Bogota, la Soledad, Teusaquillo Colombie](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311650/31993630-0680-4a06-ada0-e9350e0d433a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Soledad ![Galapa, Colombia - January 4 2023: Animals mask carved in wood and painted with commemorative colors of the carnival of barranquilla colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439698/ab9e1211-3137-4928-9662-ee8b60b7db26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Galapa ![Beach, Puerto Colombia, Atlántico ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000478260/3061ba4b-7de2-40be-9c4b-3a0f317db368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tubará ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barranquilla worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Barranquilla? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Barranquilla? ### Is three days enough to stay in Barranquilla? ### Is Barranquilla a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Barranquilla with kids? > - [Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-tour-from-cartagena-through-barranquilla-and-santa-marta.a46363086.activity-details) > - [Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/adventure-in-barranquilla-and-santa-marta-from-cartagena.a48867959.activity-details) > - [Panoramic Tour Barranquilla](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/panoramic-tour-barranquilla.a51272285.activity-details) > - [Full Day Tour in Barranquilla and Santa Marta with Transportation](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-tour-in-barranquilla-and-santa-marta-with-transportation.a49626971.activity-details) > - [CULTURAL TOUR - VISIT OF MUSEUMS - BARRANQUILLA](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cultural-tour-visit-of-museums-barranquilla.a973586.activity-details) ### What to do in Barranquilla for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Barranquilla? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Cars - [Remolino Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Remolino-Hotels.d553248635943693659.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sitionuevo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Sitionuevo-Hotels.d720011875777458176.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Sitionuevo ](https://www.expedia.com/5Star-Sitionuevo-Hotels.s50-0-d720011875777458176.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Car rentals near Remolino ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Remolino.d553248635943693659.Car-Rental-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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