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Barranquilla info from PBH experts

Hello, I am interested in going to Barranquilla for a week or so and just wanted to know some info about nightlife, beaches, happenings places, shopping malls and women. I have not found too much info on this city except that quite a few say its pretty ugly but how are the people there, generally friendly and open and easy to talk with? Also, is there a certain part of the city that is best to stay? I heard it is always hot and humid so t shirt and shorts are acceptable, true? Thanks PBHers.

By gogopher on Jan 31, 2008, 16:07 in Friendly Talkzone.

zed2283 says on Jan 31, 2008, 19:47:

The wifey says that the Barranquilla zoo is one of the best in Colombia. Buena Vista Mall is a nice American-style mall. La Murillo (the main avenue) is the happening place for nightlife. The best beaches are in Santa Marta, about an hour away, but they do have some beaches around Barranquilla (Salgar, Prado Mar, Puerto Colombia). My wife says you can also buy tickets to private beaches at Cajacopy or Comfamiliar.

I don't know if I would call the city ugly, but it seems like a typical large latin city. I have found the people friendly and easy to talk to in general. It's best to stay in the northern part of the city, someplace like the Versalles, El Prado, or El Royal. I haven't stayed at the Prado or Royal, but I think they're more expensive, and the Versalles or American Golf are much better values. I also like the Majestic, though it's a little further south.

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gogopher says on Jan 31, 2008, 20:50:

thanks zed. great info. Appreciate it.

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