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Barranquilla is the fourth biggest city in Colombia. Located in the northern part of the country, in the delta of the Magdalena River, Barranquilla covers 166 sq km (64.1 sq mi) and has a population of 1.14 million people (2011 estimate), within a metropolitan area of 2.2 million people. It is the main industrial and port city of the Colombian Caribbean region.
Guide to Barranquilla Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Barranquilla that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Alto Prado neighborhood in Barranquilla, Colombia
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Barranquilla experiences a tropical savanna climate. Temperatures are usually high the whole year round and humidity is also fairly high. Average temperatures range from 24°C (76°F) to 33°C (91°F). October is the wettest month, receiving 178 mm (7.01 in) of rain, while February and March are the driest, with only 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain.Unlike most other cities in Colombia, Barranquilla was not established during the Spanish colonial times. There wasn't a pre-Columbian settlement in the area either. The area was an landing site for canoes into the interior. A hacienda was established there by Nicolás de Barros between 1627 and 1637, however the town of Barranquilla was only established in 1813.
Estación Montoya, Barranquila, Colombia
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In the aftermath of World War I, waves of immigrants began pouring into Barranquilla, initially from Europe and subsequently from the Middle East and Asia. By the 1940s it had become the second largest city in Colombia. However widespread corruption led to a decline in the standard of living.
Today Barranquilla remains one of the most important industrial and port cities in Colombia. It is also the venue for the Carnival of Barranquilla, a folk and cultural festival that has been recognized by UNESCO since 2003.
Instituto La Salle, Barranquilla
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Visiting Barranquilla
The Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), located 12 km to the south of downtown Barranquilla, receives flights from Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Corozal, Medellín, Miami and Panama City, among others.Places of Interest in Barranquilla
- Museo del Caribe
Museum documenting and showcasing the history of Barranquilla and the Caribbean region.
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