Welcome to Barranquilla
Welcome to Barranquilla
Barranquilla, capital of the state of Atlantico is located in the northern part of the Colombian Caribbean Region, has a population of approximately 1.2 million inhabitants which makes it the fourth most populated city in Colombia after Bogota, Medellin and Cali. The estate of Atlantico as a whole has 2.3 million inhabitants.
State of Atlantico
It is one of the 32 States in which the Republic of Colombia is divided politically. It is located in the Caribbean Region of Colombia and its capital is Barranquilla. It has an area of 3.19km2 and has 2,373,500 inhabitants. It is the most populated State of the Colombian Caribbean Region.
The founding fathers of the State were descendants of two large families; Caribes and Arawak. The most outstanding tribe was the Mocaná, that setlled in different areas and according to the places that they occupied, baptized the municipalities , many of which still conserve their name, Tubará, Usiacurí, Piojó, Galapa, Malambo, Baranoa, among others are a few examples.
Where to go
Barranquilla is a city with a unique cultural, gastronomic and fashion offer, an ideal combination to satisfy the tastes and palate of those who visit the city to enjoy our Carnival or visit us for business, meetings, congresses or conventions.
¡Below we list several places you can visit during your stay in Barraquilla!