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 Committee

Fernando Falquez

Fernando Falquez, Affiliate Director

Resources

Visit Colombia

Downloads

2012 Tampa-Barranquilla Sister Cities Agreement

Sister Cities
NEWS

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
todos al parque

Tampa’s Guidance Helps Barranquilla Win the Ross Center Prize for Cities

February 15, 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

2023 Universidad del Norte Welcome

August 26
Carnaval Featured Image

Meet the 2023 Barranquilla Carnival Queen

July 24
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2022 Carnaval de Barranquilla en Tampa Bay

April 8, 2022

Geography + Facts

barranquilla map

Population

2,370,753

Area

154 km2

Flag

Civic

Mayor: Alejandro Char

Sister Cities
TRIPS

Mayor Buckhorn in Barranquilla

Mayor Buckhorn Leads Trip to Barranquilla

December 8, 2012