{"id":1057,"date":"2011-07-21T11:50:02","date_gmt":"2011-07-21T16:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2016-05-12T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T20:14:03","slug":"colombia-world-cup-2011-barranquilla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/2011\/07\/colombia-world-cup-2011-barranquilla\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombia World Cup 2011: Barranquilla"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Normal practice is resuming here at our Colombia Travel Blog with our countdown to the Colombia World Cup 2011. Today we\u2019re looking at Barranquilla, the birth place of Shakira and one of the biggest Carnivals in the world.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1058\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1058\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/29191021_c6c20856a1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1058\" title=\"Las Bocas de Ceniza\" src=\"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/29191021_c6c20856a1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/29191021_c6c20856a1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/29191021_c6c20856a1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Bocas de Ceniza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Barranquilla is located in the north of Colombia on the country\u2019s Caribbean coast. The weather, like nearby Cartagena, is generally hot and dry.<\/p>\n<p>Barranquilleros are renowned for being relaxed, fun loving and partial to a good party. It\u2019s in coastal cities and towns such as Barranquilla that you can experience first-hand the Colombian zest for life, in everything from the fresh local food to the booming nightclubs.<\/p>\n<p>The main tourist attractions are Las Bocas de Ceniza, the city\u2019s zoo, the Museo del Caribe Culture Park and the city\u2019s cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>For dining, a great option is to head to Las Flores, an area of the city where delicious fresh fish is served in an abundance of restaurants. Other recommendations are Santander del Prado and Henry\u2019s Caf\u00e9. In terms of nightlife, be sure to head to the north of the city where the bulk of the nightclubs and bars are located. If you head to any club here you\u2019re likely to have a good time, but if you\u2019re looking for the coolest crowds, be sure to check out FroggsLeggs.<\/p>\n<p>Football? Glad you asked. Two major teams call Barranquilla home: Atletico Junior and Barranquilla FC. The more successful of the two is by far Atletico Junior, who rank amongst the top teams in Colombia. Their most famous player ever is undoubtedly Carlos \u2018El Pibe\u2019 Valderrama, proud owner of one of the world\u2019s most infamous hair-dos.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1059\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1059\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/carlos-valderrama.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1059\" title=\"carlos-valderrama\" src=\"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/carlos-valderrama.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/carlos-valderrama.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/carlos-valderrama-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just&#8230; I mean&#8230; There are no words.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Barranquilla will host Brazil, Egypt, Austria and Panama in the group stages, as well as a Quarter Final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Normal practice is resuming here at our Colombia Travel Blog with our countdown to the Colombia World Cup 2011. 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