Flights from Miami to Barranquilla (MIA to BAQ)

Barranquilla, a city in northern Columbia, is the only major city in South America that was populated before its formal foundation. Located near the Caribbean Sea, Barranquilla is the largest city and port in the northern Caribbean Coast region of Colombia. The city was known as the Golden Gate of Columbia in the late 19th century, as the city served as an entry into the country for goods and passengers. Barranquilla is known for the magnificent Republican-era architecture as well as its lovely beaches, fun-filled festivals, and interesting museums.

Things to do in Barranquilla

Museum of the Caribbean

Museum serves as a guide to the entire Caribbean coast of Columbia. Opened in 2009, Museum of the Caribbean uses photos, videos, and artefacts to show culture, history, and biodiversity of the region. Two of its five floors are dedicated to the musical and literary heritages of the region.

Romantic Museum

Romantic Museum is housed in an 18th century Republican era mansion. The museum puts on showcase the collection displaying a plethora of artefacts from famous personalities who lived around this city. Some of the major highlights of the museum includes the letters from Simon Bolivar, the Great Liberator, as well as the typewriter with whom Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote one of his novels.

Puerto Colombia

Puerto Colombia is located approximately eight miles from Barranquilla. It is an ideal place to escape from the bustle-filled city atmosphere. This town was once a vital port and has now become a well-known beach getaway. Pradomar is a renowned beach at Puerto Colombia featuring dark sands and captivating view of the sea.

Best Time to Fly to Barranquilla

Because of its proximity to the sea and being in a flat area, Barranquilla features a hot and humid tropical climate characterized by high humidity. Weather-wise, the best time to book flights from Miami to Barranquilla is from December to April. It is the time when the weather remains dry and pleasant. For lesser crowds, one can book Barranquilla flights in the last weeks of June and the first half of July.