El Carmen Travel Guide
Barranquilla
Popular places to visit
Venezuela Park
Venezuela Park is just one of the places to see in Barranquilla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Buenavista Shopping Center
During your trip to Barranquilla, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Buenavista Shopping Center. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium
Catch an event at Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium during your trip to Barranquilla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Gran Malecón
Gran Malecón is just one of the places to see in Barranquilla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Clinic Portoazul
If Clinic Portoazul is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Puerto Colombia.
Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center
During your visit to Barranquilla, you can enjoy retail therapy at Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Full Day Tour from Cartagena through Barranquilla and Santa Marta
Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena
Guided tour to Barranquilla from Cartagena
Carnival Barranquilla, From Cartagena to La Arenosa
Private Guided Mallorquin Eco Park Walking Tour
Top hotels in El Carmen
Dann Carlton Barranquilla
No water in the room , citrusy water:((
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Sky Collection Barranquilla
Staff was very professional and helpful. Room was clean and smells clean, the view was a plus The breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
NH Collection Barranquilla Smartsuites Royal
Hotel El Prado
For a hotel that trades on its legacy, I expected something closer to timeless — not tired. The first surprise was being charged local taxes because my American passport apparently wasn’t sufficient proof of living abroad. That conversation alone set the tone. I’m still waiting to hear back from ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Barranquilla by IHG
Comfy! Location, location, location!!!! Staff was very welcoming and accommodating! Close to nightlife.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Barranquilla Plaza
The breakfast buffet and pool area were great, but we were very disappointed with the room. It was poorly set up—two single beds looked unfinished, with only one set of sheets and no proper comforters, and a king bed on the other side. There were two bathrooms, but only one had hot water, and the ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
El Recreo
While El Recreo isn't home to many top sights, Romelio Martínez Stadium and La Paz Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
El Rosario
El Rosario might not have many top sights, but Edgar Renteria Stadium and La Paz Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Boston
Boston might not have many top sights, but Romelio Martínez Stadium and Edgar Renteria Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sur Oriente
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Sur Oriente. You might want to make time for a stop at Barranquilla Botanical Garden or Parque del Sol.
Centro Historico
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Centro Historico. You might want to make time for a stop at Cultural Park of the Caribbean or Cultural Complex of the Former Customs.
Las Delicias
While Las Delicias isn't home to many top sights, Romelio Martínez Stadium and Unico Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
