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.
Relax on the beaches of Puerto Colombia and enjoy the Caribbean sun on this excursion from Barranquilla. A day of sun and sand awaits!
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 the Barranquilla carnival is born and dies in Barrio Abajo and is home to many artists and creators of this masterpiece Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity?
Barrio Abajo is the living narrative of what the Colombian Caribbean is.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and connect with the people who call this home. From trying traditional cuisine or learning heritage dances, you will 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 less traveled streets 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 popular neighborhood that is safe to explore.
Book now and start your journey towards deep knowledge away from the superficial world that most already know, get to know the Barranquilla that very few know about.
Duration: Between 1:45 to 3 hours, if the group is small, I go at the group's pace.
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.
Let yourself be seduced by the history and artistic heritage of one of the oldest cities in South America with this excursion to Santa Marta from Barranquilla.
