Barranquilla

Colombia

About Barranquilla

Barranquilla, the capital of Colombia’s Atlántico Department, is a bustling seaport flanked by the Magdalena River. The city is known for its enormous Carnival, which brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, elaborate floats and cumbia music. In the chic neighborhood of El Prado, the Museo Romántico showcases artifacts from past festivals and exhibits on famous Colombians, like writer Gabriel García Márquez.

Affiliate Leadership

Fernando Falquez

Fernando Falquez, Affiliate Director

Committee Chair

Tampa-Barranquilla Sister City Agreements

2012 Tampa-Barranquilla Sister Cities Agreement

Resources

Visit Colombia

Tampa-Barranquilla Sister Cities Committee

  • Carla Borda
  • Fernando Diaz
  • Fernando Falquez
  • Gustavo penaranda
  • Ivonne Alvarez
  • Manuel Murit
  • Paula Sofia Gomez
  • Richard Becerra Bequis

Sister Cities
NEWS

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Tampa Sister Cities Welcomes Universidad del Norte Students to USF

August 24, 2024
UniNorte Students at USF

Tampa Sister Cities Welcomes Universidad del Norte Students

August 28, 2023
Tampa City Councilman Guido Maniscalco presents a commendation to Queen Natalia de Castro Gonzalez from Barranquilla, Colombia

TAMPA SISTER CITIES HOSTS ROYAL RECEPTION FOR BARRANQUILLA CARNAVAL QUEEN NATALIA DE CASTRO GONZALEZ

July 28, 2023

Join the Tampa-Barranquilla Sister Cities Affiliate

Barranquilla is Tampa's oldest sister city, dating to 1966. Tampa's relationship with Barranquilla has been strong and active, with hundreds of trips, exchanges, and events. However, the strength of any sister city relationship depends entirely on those volunteers who serve on the city's affiliate committees. If you have a passion for Tampa and Barranquilla and would like to serve on our affiliate committee, please complete the Affiliate Committee Volunteer Form.

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Sister Cities
EVENTS

USF Colombian Bulls

2024 Universidad del Norte Welcome

August 24, 2023
USF Colombian Bulls

2023 Universidad del Norte Welcome

August 26, 2023
Carnaval Featured Image

Meet the 2023 Barranquilla Carnival Queen

July 24, 2023

Geography + Facts

barranquilla map

Population

2,370,753

Area

154 km2

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AlexChar

Alejandro Char

Mayor of Barranquilla

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Cesar Felipe González Hernández

Cónsul General de Colombia en Orlando

Sister Cities
TRIPS

Mayor Buckhorn in Barranquilla

Mayor Buckhorn Leads Trip to Barranquilla

December 8, 2012