Barranquilla
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Barranquilla (American Spanish: [baraŋˈkiʝa]) is a city and municipality located in northern Colombia. Barranquilla is located near the Caribbean Sea. It has a population of 1,228,300 as of 2017,[3] which makes it Colombia's fourth most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín and Cali.
Charts
See Colombia.
Weather
See Colombia.
Passages
See Colombia.
Communication
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Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Barranquilla is a port of entry/exit for Colombia. For details see Entrance: Colombia.
Berthing
Porto Barranquilla
Description.
- [email protected]; Tel: +57 (5) 349 1070; Fax: +57 (5) 349 2572; VHF channels 16, 06, & 12
- Address:
- Hours:
- Prices: For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Corporacion Club de Pesca de Barranquilla
Corporacion Club de Pesca de Barranquilla [[Barranquilla#Corporacion Club de Pesca de Barranquilla|Corporacion Club de Pesca de Barranquilla]] 11°00.410'N, 074°46.776'W Private club, 10 km up the river. Berthing for guests may be available. Toilets. Small chandlery. Some repairs. Restaurant.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +57 (5) 344 0244; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
- Address:
- Hours:
- Prices: For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]
Also see Puerto Velero.
Anchorages
Strong currents make anchoring in the river untenable.
Amenities
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| Water | ? |
| Electricity | ? |
| Toilets | In Corporacion Club de Pesca de Barranquilla |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
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| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | Small store inCorporacion Club de Pesca de Barranquilla |
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| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Barranquilla#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
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Name [[Barranquilla#Name|Name]]
Transportation
- Visitors arrive to the city traditionally by plane. The airport "Ernesto Cortissoz" is on the far south side of the city
- Buses run by the terminal as well and will get you into the city for $0.55 or less, with the drawback of a significantly less comfortable ride experience
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
- Barranquilla at the Wikipedia
- Barranquilla at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Colombia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Barranquilla and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) December, 2018 --Istioploos
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