Starting Sunday, October 27, 2024 Barranquilla is launching a sightseeing bus tour.
The first few trips will be free, but require prior registration.
Mayor Alejandro Char and his team conducted the pilot tour of Barranquilla’s District Tourist Route on October 20th.
“Very soon, Barranquilla’s first District Tourist Route will be up and running to showcase our city’s immense potential to the world. Today, we completed the pilot run of this route, which will initially operate for free every Sunday, starting from the Gran Malecón to connect locals and tourists to the city’s rich sports, cultural, historical, architectural, and developmental heritage. In short: you have to experience it! A registration link for the first tours will be made available,” Char announced.
The tour takes place on a bus, with strategic stops and a specialized guide to help participants enjoy the city’s most iconic sites.
“Every Sunday, starting from the Malecón and our Caimán, an electric bus will set off on a set route for visitors and locals, as well, to explore the cultural spaces of our great Malecón, Shakira, and of course, enter the city to see our sports venues, museums, Aduana, and more. It’s a way for Barranquilla to begin showcasing its powerful tourism potential to the world,” Char stated.
The mayor also announced that the first tours will be free. By March double-decker buses will be available.
The Sightseeing Routes
Cultural route. This circuit begins at El Gran Malecón, passing by the Shakira statue, Ventana de Campeones, Plaza de la Aduana, the old Intendencia Fluvial Building, Barrio Abajo (Carrera 50), El Prado neighborhood (58th Boulevard), and ending at Hotel El Prado. The Cultural route starts at 11a.m. every Sunday. Click HERE to register for this route.
Sports route. This circuit departs from Gran Malecón del Río, stops by the Shakira statue, moves to Ventana de Campeones, then Plaza de la Aduana, before reaching the Edgar Rentería Baseball Stadium and Barranquilla’s pride, the Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez Football Stadium. The Sports route starts at 8:00am every Sunday. Click HERE to register for this route.
The electric buses will have a capacity of 31 passengers, while the double-deckers will hold 57.
Bear in mind that all tours are given in SPANISH ONLY. At the time of publishing, there was no information available regarding city tours in English.
If you would like to have a personalized tour in English, please use our contact form or message us on Whatsapp and we can create a personalized tour for you.
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