Departamento del Atlántico Travel Forum

I am planning a trip within the next year and I was wondering if it would be wise to rent a car while I am there. I plan on going to the beach every chance that I get, but I am not sure if I should drive there. A friend of mine has mention that while she was there, she took buses to the beach, but I am not sure I want to be stuck on a bus schedule while I am having fun in the sun. Is there anyone out there that can find a solution to my problem?

hi do you have any idea, about the address, phone number of this museum.

I am an American who wants to go to Barranquilla and maybe stay for a couple months.. I want to find an apartment funrished is that possible? in the north part of town.is it hard to meet colombian friends? I speak some spainsh and am learning more every day!I am not your typical arragont american i am very open minded.i am 34 single male whowants to experience colombia culture. maybe meet a nice colombia girl.Will i be safe? can anyone give me advise and anyone who lives there can you send me your e-mail so maybe you can give me guidence when i come and i will know someone there..everybody thinks im crazy for wanting to come to colombia!

Hi, I'm looking for a room (could be with a local family or independent)for about three months, from jan/feb 2007.Must include a good internet connection.

Hola, busco una habitacíón en B'quilla por unos tres meses, desde enero/febrero de 2007. Puede ser en una casa de familia o independiente. Lo más importante es que incluya internet banda ancha. Soy holandés de 37 años, hablo español. Saludos de Gerard.

I see there are already a few posts asking about economic hotels in Barranquilla. However the price ranges discussed are high for us!! Anyone know of a great, ultra cheap ($0-$10 maybe $15 dollars for two people) place to stay in that city? Will be there for Carnival and need to book something soon - so any contact info would be dandy as well.

Cheers

Scott

Where do I search to find cathedrals and museums in Barranquilla? I'm doing this for a project in Spanish and I need your help.

I would like to know if anybody could recomend on some cool stores to shop at while in Baranquilla,Colombia....

Hola:

Planeo ir de vacaciones a barranquilla y me gustaria ubicar un hotel economico y centrico (centros comerciales, almacen el exito) que ofrezca el servicio de transporte aeropuerto hotel y hotel aeropuerto.
Gracias

Hello

I am from Panama, I would like to travel to barranquilla but I want to know about a cheap hotel near from the shopping center, also the hotel can offer the service to transportation from airport to hotel and hotel to airport.

Thank

I am planning to go to Cartagena and or Baranquilla by the end of the summer . I just have a couple weeks. Im thinking about settling down there. Setting my sights on a potential places to retire someday, or call a second home. I traveled a lot but never here. Besides just traveling, which would be a better place live for a gringo who speaks very basic spanish. The cost of living, so many women, and the fact that the coast of Columbia seems to be at the beginning of an upswing for international tourism and real estate investment( re investing is my business too so Im thinking to buy a house since prices seem to be starting to go up as the place seems to be gettin safer) Cartegena seems a better choice. What do ya'll think. Which is hotter. Is it really humid. Cartegena seems to be more modern and have more amenities and conveniences. Plus the beaches seem more beautiful???

I want to dance, dance and dance. I want to eat chicken and fish. I want to take in a movie, go to the port and to other close by city on the bus. I want to go fishing and spend the night on the beach also. What is there to do there? If any one want to meet me and the family let me know. I will be there for 40 days and 40 nights.

Dear VT-ers,

I am planning on travelling to Barranquilla in June/July and was wondering if anyone knows of any digital video editing short courses in the city or of film programmes/media organizations that may have information on this? I work in documentary film and am hoping to make contact with people doing this kind of thing in the area.

Thanks!

Hello people...

A family friend of mine will be travelling from Cartagena to Barranquilla, then flying to Miami. Can anyone answer the following question:

What is the safest way to get from C to B? It is only a short distance, is it worth getting a plane? Money is of no concern, and THE SAFEST option is vital. If flying is an available option, are there any airlines you could recommend more highly then others?

If flying is not an option, what is the safest? Can anyone suggest specific companies etc?

Thank you in advance!

Hello All,

I will be going to Barranquilla in two weeks. Can someone please recommend a decent hotel in $25 to $40 a night range. Thanks

I am traveling to colombia in february for one week (5 until 12) . i will be staying in barranquilla from 5 - 7 and will also go to cartagena from 8-10.

If anyone would like to meet, please let me know.

Hasta la vista !

I AM TRAVELING TO COLOMBIA IN FEBRUARY FOR ONE WEEK. I WILL BE STAYING IN BARRANQUILLA AND WILL ALSO GO TO CARTAGENA FOR A FEW DAYS. I HAVE HEARD MANY NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT VISITING THAT COUNTRY, MOST OF THE OPINIONS ARE FROM AMERICANS WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE COUNTRY. I AM A LITTLE HESITANT ABOUT GOING, ALTHOUGH I HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED MY TICKET. I WILL BE GOING WITH MY BF WHO IS FROM BARRANQUILLA BUT NOW RESIDES IN TAMPA, FLORIDA.
ANY OPINIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED ;O)

What is Carnival like in Barranquilla? How big? How long? Locations? Availabiliyt of reasonably priced lodging?

Most importantly, just what are your impressions of the event? Is it worth a special trip just to see? Worth timing a trip to Colombia just to see? How many days should one plan for the events?

thanks.

I have only had one brief 12 day trip to Cartagena, as a base of comparison.

I'm from montreal but my father is from barranquilla and we're goin this christmas, i was wondering what we're the cool place to hang out, i've read about la Quinta and Froggleggs but are any other new clubs? Thanks in advance

I have scoured all over for a street map of Barranquilla, does anyone know where on the internet a person can find a map showing the streets of Barranquilla?

Myself and a couple friends are trying to decide on our next vacation spot. The three things having the greatest impact on our decision: 1.) having a beach/ocean near by, 2.) an area with a exciting nighlife, and 3.) beautiful women...not necessarily in that order! We've done the Cancun, Mexico thing twice and now would like something not so touristy. Any and all suggestions would be helpful.

Any thanks in advance.

Well, i'm going to Barranquilla,Colombia...in June.. i haven't been there since i was like 2 . I was born in the United States.. but my parents are both 100% Colombia.(Mom.. is Barranquillera..Dad is Anteoquenio) well, i really don't know to much about cool things to do in Barranquilla, or where to go.. my cousin.. told me about renting a CHIVA and having a party.. i will defenetly do that.. I was wondering if someone could tell me about cool FAMILY things i could do with my aunt and uncle and cousins.. something appropriate, and if there is clubs.. but for minors.. (cousins) and adults too. Thank you, very much...and if someone is gonna help me make it quick!!!! i'm leaving soon.. thank you oh, so very much..

que viva Colombia, el mejor pais del mundo.

i am currently 15 and i want to travel to possibly bucaramanga or barranquilla depending...i am going to see my best friend....i would like to know how safe it would be for me to fly there and is it english friendly? thanks

I am planning a trip to Barranquilla, very soon I was wanting to know about the safety in barranquilla, I am really looking forward to going. I want to thank everybody for there help....ICE

one more question...there's a soccer club in "quilla"? where is the stadium located?

I'm looking for things to do in Barranquilla! museums, clubs, shopping centers, beaches...some really fun things to do? I will be there from June 7 to June 19...any tips? please reply soon, thanks

Someone please help me. I want to take a trip to south america for 3 months? Does anyone know where the best places to stay are?(hostels or rooms?) Any info. I want cheap and clean which I know in south aerica is very possible that's why I love it.

Quisiera saber si hay cyber cafe(s) en Barranquilla y donde qudean??

I'd like to know if there are cyber cafes in Barranquilla. If yes, where are they located??