Where does Mister Martin live?

2020年5月8日

Where does Mister Martin live?

Hello, my name is Martin and I am originally from the UK. I have been living in Barranquilla, Colombia for 4 years! In comparison to the UK, Colombia is very different in regards to culture, weather and infrastructure. Colombia is famous for its coffee beans and other reasons, however, each region of Colombia is different and in theory, could be their own countries. Barranquilla is not well known and tourists know more about Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin. I wanted to share with the Cafetalk community where I live and share some information about Barranquilla. Have a read below:

Barranquilla, also known as "la Arenosa" (the Sandy) and "Curramba la Bella" (Curramba the beautiful), is one of Colombia's major cities, as well as a key tourist destination for locals and foreigners.

This city, where the long journey of the Magdalena River comes to an end, is home to many great musicians, writers, and painters. It is also the stage of one of the country's most important celebrations: the Carnival of Barranquilla.

Joy, music, and tradition are so much a part of this Colombian city, down to each of its squares and streets, that every day feels like a real carnival. The charm, warmth, and energy of the people of Barranquilla captivate the city's visitors. The famed quote from singer Joe Arroyo, "in Barranquilla I'll stay," reflects the sentiment of many upon visiting this beautiful city.

Thanks to its favourable geography, Barranquilla, is the capital of the Atlántico Department and has one of the most important ports in the whole country. Thanks to this famous port, Barranquilla is also known as the "Golden Gate" of Colombia. Barranquilla's port, in addition to other factors, has allowed it to position itself as a city with high potential for economic and industrial development.

Source: https://colombia.travel/en/barranquilla