Being the Caribbean it´s sunny and warm all year round, and although Barranquilla might not quite have the stunning sandy stretches of neighbouring Santa Marta or Cartagena, you'll have plenty of fine choices. Take a bus or taxi to Puerto Colombia and the Playas de Salgar, just 15 minutes from town, where you´ll find balnearios (bathing resorts) where you can rent chairs and umbrellas as well as enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment, such as Villa Alcatraz and the more elaborate Hotel Pradomar, with huge cushions, cabanas, fine dining, and and onsite nightclub which hosts weekend beach parties reminiscent of Ibiza.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Lowest Flight Fares´ post 8 of the Best Things to See/Do in Barranquilla, Colombia.