Barranquilla Colombia

The capital of the Atlantico department along the Caribbean coast, the city of Barranquilla is the fourth largest city of Colombia. This bustling port along the Caribbean coastline is also the largest industrial city in the north-Colombian region. The city is along the Magdalena river delta that serves its maritime and fluvial transport. Barranquilla is famous for its aviation industry and its colorful carnivals.

Also called ‘Colombia’s golden state’ and ‘the sandy city’, Barranquilla was believed to be established as a village in the mid-1600s’. Later, its status as village was legalized on April 7, 1813 which now is celebrated as the city’s birthday. Barranquilla served as haven for European immigrants who fled their respective nations in during the two world wars. Increasing corruption in the administrative bodies of this city led its standard of living to decline after 1940.

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The residents of Barranquilla take pride in several noteworthy accomplishments of this region. The first airport in South America was built in this region. It is also one of the largest port cities of the Americas. Water bodies and palms adorn the eye-catching landscape of this city. The Grupa Santa Domingo, one of the most important business enterprises of Colombia was founded here.

Art and music runs in the Barranquillan blood. The city is also home to some of the largest sports clubs of Colombia. Barranquilla has given the fashion world a number of talented designers and models. The beautiful carnival of this city attracts spectators from the world over every year.