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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cartagena100 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Santa Marta71 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Sabanalarga41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Ciénaga58 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Baranoa24 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Fundación82 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Turbaco99 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Arjona100 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Plato131 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
El Carmen de Bolívar144 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Aracataca77 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Bosconia148 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
San Pablo115 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Sabanagrande20 km S30 minHalf-day trip
San Juan Nepomuceno118 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Barranquilla

  1. 1

    Cartagena, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Castillo San Felipe de Barajas.

  2. 2

    Santa Marta, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Barranquilla2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Sabanalarga, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Barranquilla1 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ciénaga, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km east of Barranquilla2 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Baranoa, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Barranquilla1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Fundación, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Barranquilla2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Turbaco, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Arjona, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Plato, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Barranquilla4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    El Carmen de Bolívar, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Barranquilla4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Aracataca, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-east of Barranquilla3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Bosconia, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Barranquilla4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    San Pablo, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-west of Barranquilla3 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Sabanagrande, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south of Barranquilla1 hr round trip
  15. 15

    San Juan Nepomuceno, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Barranquilla
  2. 09:05Arrive in Cartagena (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cartagena
  6. 15:05Head back to Barranquilla
  7. 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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