El Recreo 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.
Romelio Martínez Stadium
Catch an event at Romelio Martínez Stadium during your trip to Barranquilla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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 Recreo
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
Beautiful historic hotel that males you feel like you're in a resort and away from the hustle and buste of the city while at the same time inside a city. Very comfortable beds. Beautiful pool and restaurant and poolside bar. Hteat staff. Love it here.
Reviewed on 27 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
Very nice hotel, room very clean and comfortable, location super good, hotel staff very nice and gentle, only thing that I don't like is the breakfast was the same everyday
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Recreo
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.
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.
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.
Colombia
When in Colombia, you can plan a visit to Romelio Martínez Stadium and Villa Country Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
El Prado
El Prado is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Romelio Martínez Stadium and Villa Country Shopping Centre.
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.
