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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Adventure in Barranquilla and Santa Marta from Cartagena
Top hotels in El Recreo
Dann Carlton Barranquilla
Spacious and clean .very big room with table and sofa . Buffet breakfast is good ..is quite luxurious place and very near every type.of food you could imagine with massive commercial Centro opposite
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
NH Collection Barranquilla Smartsuites Royal
Nice hotels
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel El Prado
There was a lot of issues in not just my room but acquittances. For example, A/C not working, sink not working, water leaking from the floor above, poor service in the spa, etc. There is a lot that needs to be addressed.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Sky Collection Barranquilla
Muy amplia y cómoda habitación. Cama queen, buenas almohadas, una sala (sofa, mesa de centro y butaca), escritorio, amplio baño, plancha,.caja fuerte,.amplia ventana, cero ruido. Excelente desayuno buffet. EXCELENTE!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Estelar En Alto Prado
Nice beautiful hotel. No coffee nor a microwave in the room. They should provide that in that price range.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Barranquilla Plaza
Amazing I can’t explain everything that’s happening in Barranquilla cause our stay in this awesome hotel it was amazing and amazing the people treated us like a kings and queens super duper and yes for sure I’m comeback
Reviewed on 8 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.
