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.
Clinic Portoazul
If Clinic Portoazul is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Puerto Colombia.
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.
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
Carnival Barranquilla, From Cartagena to La Arenosa
Top hotels in El Carmen
Dann Carlton Barranquilla
That room was extremely spacious, the AC worked great and the hotel is situated, literally across the street from a very big mall, extremely convenient!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Sky Collection Barranquilla
The breakfast was good. Room was clean and pool was great.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel El Prado
It was a very pleasant stay. Staff was very courteous and polite. I would highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
NH Collection Barranquilla Smartsuites Royal
Ok
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Barranquilla Buenavista by IHG
Was excellent
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Country International Hotel
Breakfast was good. I didn’t use the swimming pool
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
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.
Bolívar
While there might not be top attractions in Bolívar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Edgar Renteria Stadium and Cultural Park of the Caribbean.
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.
Sur Occidente
Visitors to Sur Occidente like its bars and shopping, and Americano Mall is a sight worth a stop.
