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months are the highest season for Colombia, Barranquilla. The prices are higher compared to the other periods. You will find the cheapest flight prices in the following months: May and June.

Located in northern Colombia and on the Caribbean Sea coast, Barranquilla is the capital of the Atlantico Department, one of Colombia's administrative regions. The city is the largest port city in the Caribbean Coastal Region. Barranquilla, which is the 4th most populous city in the country after Bogota, Medellin, and Cali, has a population of 1,885,000 according to 2011 data. Known as Colombia's Golden Gate, Barranquilla is said to date back to 1629. Barranquilla, which was given the status of a village in 1813, became an important port at the beginning of the 20th century.

Barranquilla Attractions

We can list the places to visit in Barranquilla as follows: Catedral Maria Reina (Barranquilla Queen Mary Metropolitan Cathedral) Catedral Maria Reina (Queen Mary Metropolitan Cathedral) is a Catholic cathedral church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral is located in the western part of Plaza La Paz in the city center. The building, which was designed in a modernist style by Italian architect Angelo Mazzoni Grande and took 27 years to build, has a capacity of more than 4000 people. The cathedral looks magnificent with its stained glass works inside.

Plaza de la Paz - John Paul II

Pope II. Built for the crowd waiting for John Paul, Plaza de la Paz - John Paul II is located in the city center. The square, which attracts great attention from tourists, hosts many important events such as cultural performances, celebrations, presidential speeches, and protests. Queen Mary Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the most important and interesting structures in the square.

Mapuka Museum

The Mapuka Museum, which displays the archaeological heritage of the Caribbean region, is one of the frequently visited museums in Barranquilla. The collections on display at the Mapuka Museum result from nearly fifty years of pioneering research work by archaeologist Carlos Angulo Valdés in the Atlántico section. The museum is open between 09:00 - 17:30 on weekdays; On Saturdays, it can be visited between 09:00 - 13:00.

Castillo de Salgar (Salgar Castle)

Castillo de Salgar (Salgar Castle), 20 minutes from Barranquilla, was built by the Spanish in 1848 on the ruins of the old San Antonio castle. The fort was used to detect smugglers trying to evade taxes, then abandoned for more than 60 years. Salgar Castle, which was restored by the Ministry of National Education to be used as an entertainment center, now hosts cultural exhibitions and events.

Ventana Al Mundo (Window to the World Monument)

In late 2018, the Ventana Al Mundo (Window to the World Monument), built to the design of Diana Escorcia Borelly, was completed to coincide with the XXIII Central American and Caribbean Games hosted by the city. The monument's design process was carried out in partnership with the Colombian Association of Architects and was selected by a jury chaired by the Colombian Ministry of Culture, following an international call for design with more than 100 entrants from around the world registered. Using more than 2,000 square meters of laminated glass, the tower is painted in different shades of blue, green, yellow and red. Barranquilla's main symbols are located on the insides of the bases of each tower. Although Ventana Al Mundo is a new building, it is considered one of the symbols of the city.

When to Go to Barranquilla

The annual average temperature of Barranquilla, which is under the influence of a tropical climate, is 27.1 degrees. Winter months are less rainy. The ideal time to visit the city is between December and April. June and the first weeks of July are also ideal for traveling to Barranquilla.

What to Eat in Barranquilla?

Many regions of Colombia, which is very rich in terms of gastronomy, have their own cuisines and local flavors. Colombia's Caribbean region has gastronomic diversity due to the coexistence of many races. We can list the local flavors of Barranquilla and the flavors unique to Colombia as follows:

Mojarra

Mojarra is a dish unique to Barranquilla. Served in traditional restaurants and resorts around the beach, Mojarra fish is fried and served with coconut rice, patacones, and salad.

Mote de Queso

Mote de Queso (Cheese Soup), a flavor unique to the Colombian coast, is made with yam (bump) and salty cheese. It is a thick and delicious soup.

Egg Arepa

Arepa, a traditional flavor unique to Colombia, is prepared in different ways as sweet and savory. Egg Arepa is prepared by frying egg issues into corn arepas. Served with pieces of meat.

Caribanola

The dough prepared with yucca is filled with cheese or minced meat stuffing and fried in an oval shape.

Sancocho

Sancocho is a traditional soup. It is prepared with yam, potatoes, corn, plantains, and rib eye. It is quite filling and nutritious. A chicken version of Sancocho can also be found in some places.

Pastel

Another Colombian flavor is Pastel. A mixture of red meat or chicken, vegetables, and rice is wrapped in bijao leaves and cooked.

Lisa Rice

One of the famous delicacies sold on the streets in Barranquilla, Lisa fish is cooked with an orange-red condiment obtained from the seeds of the achiote tree. This fish dish, served with vegetables and rice, is quite delicious.

Bocachico En Cabrito

Bocachico fish grown in the Magdalena River is grilled. Served with yuca, patatacones and rice.

How to Get to Barranquilla?

There are no direct flights to Barranquilla from Turkey. You can reach Roberts Airport with connecting flight options from Cairo and Accra. You can find the best-priced Barranquilla flight ticket in seconds on turna.com.