Tampa-Barranquilla Sister Cities Timeline

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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 Key Events

1966
May 26
State Group Makes Colombia Contact

The following article appeared in the May 26, 1966 edition of The Tampa Tribune and was written by Steve Raymond. It is an interesting article that shows how different Tampa’s Sister Cities were in its early days. First, Sister City’s relationship with Barranquilla was enacted by Tampa City Council and…
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June 6
Delegation from Barranquilla Brings Sister City Decree
Delegation from Barranquilla Brings Sister City Decree

Barranquilla Delegation Presents Decree to Mayor Nick Nuccio, Officially Declaring Tampa a Sister City.

1968
March 8
Chamber Unit Greets Sister City Ties
Chamber Unit Greets Sister City Ties

A Barranquilla Delegation Visits Tampa. Colombian business leaders, including Miss Colombia, visited Tampa to strengthen ties through the Tampa-Barranquilla Sister Cities program, focusing on cultural, educational, and business collaboration.

1973
February 17
Mayor of Barranquilla, Eduardo Oslo Carbonell, Honored During Weeklong Visit to Tampa
Mayor of Barranquilla, Eduardo Oslo Carbonell, Honored During Weeklong Visit to Tampa

On February 17, 1973, Barranquilla Mayor Eduardo Oslo Carbonell was honored by the Tampa Jaycees during his weeklong visit, where he participated in the Gasparilla Festival as a guest of Mayor Dick Greco and was made an honorary member of the local Jaycees.

2012
December 6
Mayor Buckhorn Reaffirms Sister City Relationship Between Tampa and Barranquilla During Florida-Colombia Trade Mission
Mayor Buckhorn Reaffirms Sister City Relationship Between Tampa and Barranquilla During Florida-Colombia Trade Mission

On December 6, 2012, Mayor Bob Buckhorn reaffirmed Tampa’s Sister City relationship with Barranquilla during a visit as part of Governor Scott's Florida-Colombia Trade Mission, strengthening ties first established in 1966.

2014
April 1
Port Tampa Bay and Port of Barranquilla Sign Sister Port Agreement to Boost Trade Relations
Port Tampa Bay and Port of Barranquilla Sign Sister Port Agreement to Boost Trade Relations

On April 1, 2014, Port Tampa Bay and the Port of Barranquilla signed a Sister Port Agreement to strengthen trade relations and encourage joint business development between the two ports.