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.
Romelio Martínez Stadium
Catch an event at Romelio Martínez 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.
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
"Had a pleasant stay. Hotel is showing signs of its age."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Sky Collection Barranquilla
"Très bon"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Barranquilla Buenavista by IHG
"The breakfast was amazing 👏"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel El Prado
"We loved this historic place. The only thing we did not like was the way the waiters rushed us to pay the bill even when we didn't finish eating. We tried the restaurant 3 times at different times and they rushed us to pay, even they brought the wrong plate and when I said I didn't order that, they ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NH Collection Barranquilla Smartsuites Royal
"Amo que la piscina cierra a las 10 y lo buena onda que es el staff! Mención honorífica a Álvaro que fue un mesero que demostró más que iniciativa y gracias a todo el personal del hotel en general. Siempre un gusto y altamente recomendable"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Barranquilla by IHG
"Very nice hotel. Really nothing to complain about."
Reviewed on 24 May 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.
Los Pinos
While there might not be top attractions in Los Pinos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carnival Museum and Romelio Martínez Stadium.
San Felipe
While there might not be top attractions in San Felipe, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Americano Mall and Romelio Martínez Stadium.
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.
América
While América may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Romelio Martínez Stadium and Villa Country Shopping Centre.
Bolívar
While there might not be top attractions in Bolívar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carnival Museum and Edgar Renteria Stadium.
