Barranquilla
The industrial city of Barranquilla is located in the north of Colombia at the mouth of the Magdalena River. It is the capital of the Atlantico Department, and the largest industrial city and port in the Colombian Caribbean region. According to the 2005 census, Barranquilla has a population of one million, one hundred and forty-eight thousand, five hundred and six, which makes it Colombia's fourth most populous city after Bogota, Medellin and Cali.
The city of Barranquilla is special because of its people. Barranquilleros, as people from Barranquilla are called, are known for being kind, warm, sincere and friendly. Despite the city’s every day security, poverty, health and education challenges, many foreigners and friends from other Colombian
regions who visit our city feel inspired by the warm and caring spirit of our Barranquillero people and the dynamism of our culture.
Nowadays, the city of Barranquilla is being reborn from the ashes of a marked period of decadence during the 80’s, owing to the emergence of the drug cartels. Fortunately, these by-gone days can be cast into oblivion in the minds of the Barranquilleros, lovers of peace, tranquility, concord and harmony.
The city of Barranquilla is special because of its people. Barranquilleros, as people from Barranquilla are called, are known for being kind, warm, sincere and friendly. Despite the city’s every day security, poverty, health and education challenges, many foreigners and friends from other Colombian
regions who visit our city feel inspired by the warm and caring spirit of our Barranquillero people and the dynamism of our culture.
Nowadays, the city of Barranquilla is being reborn from the ashes of a marked period of decadence during the 80’s, owing to the emergence of the drug cartels. Fortunately, these by-gone days can be cast into oblivion in the minds of the Barranquilleros, lovers of peace, tranquility, concord and harmony.