Barranquilla

WITH 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE EDUCATION
SECTOR, EXPLORE COLOMBIA IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
CORPORATION IN COLOMBIA SPECIALIZED IN STUDENT
EXCHANGE,
STUDY-ABROAD
PROGRAMS
AND
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM FOR YOUNG ADULTS, STUDENTS,
EXECUTIVES, TEACHERS, AND WORLD TRAVELERS. OUR
OBJECTIVE IS TO INCORPORATE THE CULTURAL AND
TOURISM COMPONENTS OF THE COUNTRY TOGETHER
WITH
THE
CORPORATE
AND
ACADEMIC
SECTORS,
OFFERING A WIDER VIEW OF THE MANY AREAS OF
INTEREST THAT COLOMBIA HAS TO OFFER.
ECOLUXURY BARRANQUILLA
«THE GOLDEN GATE»
Known as the Golden Gate of Colombia
since the late 19th century was an entry of
passengers
and
goods,
Barranquilla
pioneered commercial aviation in 1919.
The capital of the Atlantic is known through
the Republican architecture of the
neighborhood El Prado is also in museums,
beaches and festivals. In its surroundings
tourists can visit creeks, swamps and other
natural attractions.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Barranquilla
According to the time of the flight pickup at the Airport
and transfer to the hotel.
Night out to enjoy Barranquilla’s night life or free time to
enjoy the hotel amenities.
Day 2 : Bavaria
Visit to BAVARIA Colombia's leading beverage company,
the largest operation of SABMiller in Latin America and
one of the most important utilities that brewing group in
the world taxpayers.
Lunch at La Cueva, This is a proud icon of local, national,
universal, it reopens its doors to strengthen the roots of
Caribbean and Barranquilla, bring people who love and
are curious about the culture, entertaining information.
Birthplace of the famous "Group of Barranquilla"
historical, cultural and travel experiences of Gabriel
Garcia Marquez.
Day 3 : Triple AAA & Coolechera
Visit to Triple, drinking water supplier to more than two
million inhabitants of the department of the Atlantic
through more than 3,000 kilometers of networks, in line
with its business purpose, such as to achieve broad
coverage in the region, ensuring access universal to
drinking water as a vital resource.
Lunch (not included)
Visit to Coolechera pickup cooperative, producer and
marketer of dairy, food solutions and related products for
the agricultural sector. Work with high quality standards,
supported with advanced technology and a qualified and
committed human talent, to offer a portfolio of attractive
and growing our domestic and international consumers.
Day 4 : Tecnoglass & Postobón
Visit to Tecnoglass processing and marketing of glass
company, with high technology, which meets the needs of
our customers in quality and service, ensuring
comprehensive and equitable development of our human
resources, and contribute to the ongoing progress of the
company, adequate and fair compensation for organization
members, their families, shareholders and society in
general.
Lunch (not included)
Visit to Postobón, a company that has made its mark in
Colombia thanks to its innovation, business acumen,
adaptability and transformation, conditions that allow you
to maintain leadership with commitment, sustainability
and the development of the country.
Day 5 : Sociedad Portuaria
Visit to the Sociedad Portuaria multipurpose port leader of
the Colombian Caribbean coast, which generates value to
the country, providing integrated, agile and effective
logistics services with an innovative human talent
committed to the community.
Lunch (not included)
Panoramic city tour at the Houses located in the
neighborhood of El Prado, "Amira de La Rosa" Theatre,
School of Fine Arts, Los Fundadores Park, Crafts at the
stadium "Romelio Martinez" and sculpture of Joe Arroyo,
Industrial Zone. Visited: Carribean Museum "Casa del
Carnaval”, Old Building "Aduana”, Metropolitan Cathedral
and a view of the "Plaza de la Paz”.
Day 6 : Departure
Lunch at the Castillo de Salgar. Located in Puerto Colombia
and former Port of Sabanilla becomes the only evidence
that still retains the architectural features of the colonial
architecture. Because the introduction of contraband, using
the Magdalena River as a gateway into the country, the
Spanish authorities based in Cartagena, ordered the
construction of a fort on the hill called San Antonio near
the town of Sabanilla, now called Castillo de Salgar.
According to the time of the flight transfer to the airport.
Included:
-Accommodation: Lodging in single or double room according to request.
-Transportation: Luxury van that includes all the comforts and safety
requirements.
-Food: *Breakfast at the Hotel
*Water and snack during activity
*Lunch according to itinerary
-Pickup and drop at the airport
-Entrances to the mentioned places
-Local Spanish/English speaking guide
-Medical assistance
Not Included:
-Flights
-Lunch and Dinners not specified
-International medical insurance
SUGGESTED HOTELS
Estelar Hotel
The Estelar Hotel is a contemporary 5-star hotel located in the exclusive district
Barranquilla. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool with panoramic
city views.
The rooms at Estelar Alto Prado have chocolate brown wood furnishings and white tiled
floors, as contrast. All are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and illuminated ceiling
windows.
It is located 13 km from Ernesto Cortizos Int. Airport.
GHL Collection Barranquilla Hotel
GHL Collection Hotel Barranquilla is a city hotel in Barranquilla, with a location near the
very convenient for business clients business and industrial areas, and with breathtaking
views to the mouth of the Magdalena River. This is accommodation specially designed for
business customers on business trips and for couples and families who want to enjoy the
best atmosphere of relaxation.
Wyndham Garden Hotel
The Wyndham Garden Barranquilla offers a restaurant and fitness center, free WiFi in
public areas.
The rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, coffee maker, iPod docking station and
a private bathroom with bath or shower and hairdryer. There are also views of the city.
Barranquilla's main square and the Metropolitan Cathedral are a 20-minute drive, and
Ernesto Cortissoz Airport is 25 km.
CHRISTIAN MEJÍA
General Manager
Christian was born in Barranquilla
and is owner of a new English
school in the city. He is also General
Manager of a prestigious Student
Travel Agency on the Colombian
coast and has been the driving force
for Explore Colombia to promote
educational travel.
Cra 52 # 76 – 167 Of. 405
Tel: (5) 3022929 – 3684648
Cel: 3126194762 – 3007535271
E-mail: travel@explorecolombia.com.co
www.explorecolombia.com.co
*This it a tentative package and can be modified according to the client
interests, companies are subject to availability.