Barranquilla is one of Colombia's major cities, home to around 1,206,319 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Zoológico de Barranquilla
Xtreme Park Barranquilla
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Olímpico
Clean. Friendly staff. Free WiFi. This area is not particularly safe at night.
Hotel Colonial Inn
Clean, safe, friendly staff. Pretty courtyard. They have a sister hotel 2 blocks away which is similar.
Howard Johnson Hotel
Renovated, nice mid-range hotel. Small swimming pool. Airport shuttle. There is a station for the bus system 3 blocks away.
Hotel Country International
Restaurant on-site.
Hotel El Prado
Nice portico alongside outdoor pool, free breakfast.