Although Barranquilla is known for the world’s second largest carnival and singer Shakira, it is mostly a city that is massively overlooked by tourists. Now, compared to other destinations in Colombia, there is not particularly much to do either, yet the city does have something to offer. Are you staying in Barranquilla during Carnival or want a nice stopover during your trip in northern Colombia, I hereby have a very nice hotel tip for you. In a safe and beautiful neighborhood from where you can go explore Barranquilla. Hotel Casa Colonial: an unexpected colonial gem.<\/p>\n
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The El Prado district is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Barranquilla. Here you don’t notice the tall apartment buildings and gray office buildings, but walk in the heat through wide tree-lined avenues past old colored houses. Dating back to the 1920s, El Prado has some 50 mansions that make the neighborhood an architectural highlight. The district is home to grand boulevards, avenues and parks, including Santander Park, one of the most beautiful in the city. El Prado is not a cheap neighborhood, but it is a safe and very beautiful one. There are many restaurants (where, among other things, you can try the famous coconut rice<\/strong><\/a>) and tasty bakeries, and from here you can start exploring the city. Nearby you will also find several large shopping centers where you can cool off, do extensive shopping or go to the movies.<\/p>\n\n\t\t