Shopping in Barranquilla

Barranquilla is a very good city for shopping. There are large, modern malls and prices are generally lower than in cities like Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena. The megamalls are in the newer Riomar district, but you’ll also find malls in El Prado, Alto Prado and Norte Centro Histórico. Each large mall has a food court, supermarket, playground, stores and American and European brands. The very largest malls also have a department store / supermarket such as Exito or Jumbo. The smaller malls like Country and Unico have a supermarket like Carulla, Ara or D1. Which shopping mall is best for your visit to Barranquilla depends mainly on which location is most convenient for you.

Tip #1
Want to visit 3 malls in 1?
Then go to Buenavista and Mall Plaza in Riomar. With these malls, you have 3 for 1 because these malls are connected and through a “tunnel,” you walk from one mall to another.

Tip # 2
Want to take home a beautiful handmade Wayuu bag?
Then check out the stalls in the corridor from Plaza Mall to Buenavista 2. Here you buy the bags from Wayuu Nation, at an affordable price. see photo with business card attached. or from the stall.

Tip #3
After a busy shopping day, want to chill out right away in a comfortable hotel?
Then book a few nights at the Dann Carlton hotel, across from Buenavista mall. You can also have a special lunch or dinner here at the revolving restaurant Restaurante Giratorio, with 360-degree views of the city.

Tip #4
Check out Barranquilla’s best shopping centers here.