City Tour in Barranquilla Includes Carnival Museum

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Hotel El Prado

  We start at the historic Hotel El Prado, a 20th century architectural jewel and key point in the tourism development of Colombia.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Callejones del Prado

  We walk along the Callejones del Prado, where elegant republican houses are appreciated and the economic boom of the city at that time is recounted.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Museo del Carnaval de Barranquilla

  Enriching visit to this museum that encapsulates the magic of the Barranquilla Carnival, declared a World Heritage Site. Ideal for getting to know local costumes, masks and traditions.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Edgar Renteria Stadium

  The Estadio Édgar Rentería, home of professional baseball in Barranquilla. He is named after the famous ballplayer who made major league history by giving the Marlins the World Series win. This modern stadium reflects the passion of the ravines for sport.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Antiguo Edificio de la Aduana

  In the Plaza de la Aduana, much of the river and maritime trade that gave life to Barranquilla was managed.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Plaza de la Intendencia Fluvial

  The River Quartermaster was key to transport along the Magdalena River, the engine of progress in the Caribbean.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Monumento a las Mariposas amarillas (Pass by)

  Monument to the Yellow Butterflies, tribute to Gabriel García Márquez, evoking the work One Hundred Years of Solitude. A perfect place for photos and to feel the literary spirit of the Caribbean.

  Admission ticket free
• 7
  Aleta del Tiburón

  We continue to the Shark Fin, symbol of the Junior team of Barranquilla, football pride of the city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Shakira Statue

  Nearby we will find the statues of two ambassadors of Barranquilla in the world, Shakira and Sofia Vergara. Here you will have some time for photos and to know anecdotes of these artists who have always proudly worn their canyoning.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Malecón Puerta de Oro

  Now we head to the Great Malecon, a space that connects the ravines with the Magdalena River.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Caimán del Río

  We will walk along the Cayman River, a gastronomic area with restaurants that offer everything from typical dishes such as egg arepa or Soledeño butifarra to international cuisine. They will also enjoy the breathtaking view of the river, source of life and stories of boaters, traders and travellers

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 11
  Ventana Al Mundo

  We close our tour in the Window to the World, a 45-meter tall monument that has become a modern icon of the city. Its vibrant colors symbolize the diversity and joy of the region.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 12
  Letras Barranquilla

  Las Letras de Barranquilla, the perfect place for a final photo that captures the memory of this experience. With this colorful image we say goodbye to our tour, with the certainty that Barranquilla is more than Carnival, it is culture, history, modernity and the warmth of its people.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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