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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena
Carnival Barranquilla, From Cartagena to La Arenosa
Top hotels in El Recreo
Dann Carlton Barranquilla
It did not look like the pictures . The pool was broken and the staff was not helpful. It took a hour to get a drink from the bar . They kept messing up the bills .i do not recommend
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Sky Collection Barranquilla
Great hotel, nice pool , good breakfast, neor of buenavista mall , good área, wonderful roon. Iil book it again
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel El Prado
Holiday Inn Express Barranquilla Buenavista by IHG
Pool was is closed for a whole month . No where in the website shows this . And to top it off they charged a fee for my stay, after showing them all the proof from Colombia immigration documents ; they still charged me over $600,00 pesos Terrible customer service!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Country International Hotel
Clean room, mattress and pillows and good condition and comfortable 😌 the breakfast are good and variables
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Barranquilla by IHG
Bars of soap as an option would be nice especially if you book the presidential suite.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Recreo
Boston
Boston might not have many top sights, but Carnival Museum and Romelio Martínez 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 Carnival Museum and Edgar Renteria Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Colombia
When in Colombia, you can plan a visit to Romelio Martínez Stadium and Unico Mall, 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 Carnival Museum.
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.