Barranquilla

Barranquilla, capital of Colombia's Atlántico department, is a bustling port city flanked by the Magdalena River. The city is known for its grand Carnival, which includes extravagantly costumed performers, elaborate floats, and cumbia music. In the elegant El Prado neighborhood, the Romantic Museum displays objects from past festivals and exhibitions by famous Colombians such as writer Gabriel García Márquez.