Visit Atlántico Department
Barranquilla
2.5 million
2.5 million
The Atlantico Department of Colombia is located along the Caribbean Sea in the northeastern part of the country. It is home to some of Colombia's major port cities, such as Barranquilla and Santa Marta.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in The Atlantico Department is the city of Cartagena. This stunning colonial city boasts a beautiful old town full of colorful buildings, lively plazas, and cobblestone streets. Tourists can also explore fortified walls that date back to colonial times and visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fortress built by the Spanish in 1536.
In terms of history, The Atlantico was one of the original seven departments formed within Gran Colombia after independence from Spain in 1810. During this period it was known as "el Banano", or "the Banana". Today, you can still find many banana plantations throughout The Atlantico Department which produce nearly half a million tons of bananas each year.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in The Atlantico Department is the city of Cartagena. This stunning colonial city boasts a beautiful old town full of colorful buildings, lively plazas, and cobblestone streets. Tourists can also explore fortified walls that date back to colonial times and visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fortress built by the Spanish in 1536.
In terms of history, The Atlantico was one of the original seven departments formed within Gran Colombia after independence from Spain in 1810. During this period it was known as "el Banano", or "the Banana". Today, you can still find many banana plantations throughout The Atlantico Department which produce nearly half a million tons of bananas each year.
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Cities in Atlántico Department
Barranquilla, Baranoa, Suan, Manatí, Campo de la Cruz, Polonuevo, Puerto Colombia, Galapa, Palmar de Varela, Soledad, Santa Lucía, Juan de Acosta, Malambo, Santo Tomás, Usiacurí, Repelón, Ponedera, Sabanagrande, Candelaria, Piojó, Sabanalarga, Luruaco, Tubará