Tours & Activities in Barranquilla
Discover the history & most emblematic monuments of the 'Golden Gate' of Colombia on this free tour of Barranquilla.
*If you are a lover of history through architecture and art, this plan is for you*
Welcome to the Barranquilla of the 30's and the Latin American boom of the 60's told through monumental country houses in an exclusive sector of the city.
Travel back in time in the El Prado neighborhood, the first planned urbanization in Colombia with decorated homes from the neo-classical period where illustrious figures of literature, government, music and poetry from all corners of the country and the world lived.
We will walk through its streets, we will enter some iconic buildings that tell us their history.
Are you looking to connect with new cultures and discover the world in a unique and authentic way?
Our cultural immersion experience is a perfect choice for you.
Did you know that Barrio Abajo del Río is a cultural enclave of Barranquilla?
Did you know that Barrio Abajo is where the Barranquilla carnival is born and dies and that it is home to many artists and creators of this masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity?
Barrio Abajo is a living narrative of what the Colombian Caribbean is.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and connect with the people who call this their home. From trying traditional cuisine or learning heritage dances, you'll have the opportunity to live true experiences and feel the beauty and richness of Barranquilla in Barrio Abajo del Río.
Ana grew up in this iconic and colorful neighborhood and Juan is the most gifted pupil and passionate researcher, so they will guide you through the streets less traveled to discover hidden gems and connect with the community of this cultural district so that you have a new perspective of Colombia and memories that will last a lifetime.
Don't settle for a generic tourist experience, choose this cultural immersion trip and discover a new world in this safe and popular neighborhood.
Book now and start your journey towards deep knowledge away from the superficial world that most people already know, discover the Barranquilla that very few people know about.
Duration: Between 1:45 to 3 hours, if the group is small, I go at the pace of the group.
If you are a lover or a first-timer interested in Colombian Caribbean literature, this tour is for you!
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Marquéz contains a lot about its author. Where did he live? Where did he study? Who were his friends? We will discover this and more on this tour and we will also learn that there are many more representatives of literature and the mystery around some of them.
How do literature, letters and the arts influence expressions of carnival?
With the help of Juan, Ana, Verónica and other followers, you will explore the history of the era of enlightenment in Barranquilla literature and its influence at a national and international level.
Discover the luxuriousness of the El Prado, one of Barranqui's most historic neighborhoods. It's the perfect plan for architecture enthusiasts!