The 15 Best Day Trips from Barranquilla
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Barranquilla, Colombia, led by Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sabanalarga. The closest is Sabanagrande, about 30 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Barranquilla at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | 100 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Santa Marta | 71 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Sabanalarga | 41 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Ciénaga | 58 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Baranoa | 24 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Fundación | 82 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Turbaco | 99 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Arjona | 100 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Plato | 131 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| El Carmen de Bolívar | 144 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Aracataca | 77 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Bosconia | 148 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| San Pablo | 115 km SW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Sabanagrande | 20 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| San Juan Nepomuceno | 118 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
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The best day trips from Barranquilla
- 1
Cartagena, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Castillo San Felipe de Barajas.
- 2
Santa Marta, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Barranquilla2 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Sabanalarga, Colombia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south of Barranquilla1 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Ciénaga, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km east of Barranquilla2 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Baranoa, Colombia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-west of Barranquilla1 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Fundación, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Barranquilla2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Turbaco, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Arjona, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Plato, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Barranquilla4 hr 10 min round trip - 10
El Carmen de Bolívar, Colombia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Barranquilla4 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Aracataca, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-east of Barranquilla3 hr round trip - 12
Bosconia, Colombia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Barranquilla4 hr 40 min round trip - 13
San Pablo, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Sabanagrande, Colombia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km south of Barranquilla1 hr round trip - 15
San Juan Nepomuceno, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Barranquilla3 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Barranquilla to Cartagena
A realistic pace for Cartagena, 100 km from Barranquilla. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Barranquilla
- 09:05Arrive in Cartagena (1 hr 35 min drive)
- 09:20Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cartagena
- 15:05Head back to Barranquilla
- 16:40Home in Barranquilla
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Barranquilla?
- The best day trips from Barranquilla are Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sabanalarga, Ciénaga, Baranoa. The closest is Sabanagrande, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Barranquilla?
- Sabanagrande is the closest, 20 km south of Barranquilla, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Barranquilla?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Barranquilla: Sabanagrande (30 min), Baranoa (35 min), Sabanalarga (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Barranquilla for a day out?
- Cartagena is the largest city in day-trip range, 100 km south-west of Barranquilla and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Barranquilla?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bosconia at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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