Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Barranquilla, located on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is one of the country's major cultural and economic centers. The city, known locally as "La Arenosa" (The Sandy), has played a significant role in Colombia's cultural development. It is particularly notable for being the birthplace of Colombian Caribbean culture and hosting the famous Carnival of Barranquilla, declared by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

The urban perimeter of Barranquilla encompasses a vibrant metropolitan area where traditional and contemporary Colombian culture converge. The city maintains several important cultural institutions and museums that preserve and showcase both its historical heritage and contemporary artistic expressions. Its strategic location at the mouth of the Magdalena River has historically made it an important port city and a melting pot of diverse cultural influences, including African, European, and indigenous traditions.