Barranquilla Colombia is not what I expected - I was Disappointed 🇨🇴
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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In this travel vlog, we explore Barranquilla Colombia. I mainly explored the downtown area and beach Kilymandiaro Sunset Paradise Beach club. Beforehand, I had no idea everything closes down for Christmas Eve and New year's so I ended trying to salvage the day. Overall, the vibe in Barranquilla was not that great which was a bit disappointing. Overall, It's not the safest I've felt walking around and it definitely was not as friendly as Medellin and other places. Additionally, I think I only seen one or two other tourists the entire time I was there which is unheard of in Colombia. Even with all of this, I would still recommend you visit to at least experience it, maybe book for 2 to 3 days then keep going. Hope you guys enjoy this vlog! Saludos!
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As a girl from Barranquilla let me tell you you were actually walking in very very dangerous streets even locals don't go there alone ...you were kind of safe because is day time and you look tougher they may think you carry a gun 😂 but please go north or with a local ❤tha k ypu for visiting my city
What are the neighborhood names in the north that we gringos should go to?
Es una ciudad muy anarquista y peligrosa
I would be more scared to go on the Southside than the Northside
Hey! Im someone from Barranquilla, and please dont come to our city with these expectations since we are a third world country. Its not as safe as the United States, we are different than Cali, or Medellin. So please dont come with those expectations, as our country is different everywhere, and dont judge this city by your first trip. You came in december, months that we arent really out, working and preparing. You have to remember barranquilla is a normal city, with working people, not always out. We are really joyful people, and im sorry if you were mistreated during your trip here. Thank you for visiting though!
he is just other sex addict looking for cheap girls. don't ask more. he thought this is like medellin or cartagena prostitution and drugs.
The United States isn't safe either. Barranquilla the worst that will happen is a robbery. Here in LA , don't even come out at night.
este pendejo en la calle con la camara
I wonder what places did he go?
@@gladysgarcia6296 a los peores barrios para cojer los likes 🙄🙄🙄
Barranquilla is the best city in colombia to me. I like the north part. The buildings are more modern with a newer infrastructure
I was in Barranquilla - the city is fantastic and the people is so friendly - I want to go again to Barranquilla
Definitely agree!!! Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻
Family is from Barranquilla been traveling there all my life. Tourists: just stay in the North part of the city, and even there be mindful of your surroundings and avoid walking as much as possible. Use a car for all your movements. Nothing to see in Downtown, forget about exploring different neighborhoods down south. You basically walked the equivalent of Colombia's Baltimore hoods expecting the walk to be pleasant 🤣 If you want to let your guard down just a little stick to the historic district of Cartagena
Definitely understand where your coming from. I like exploring the real everyday areas of different cultures I visit, not just the tourist areas. Thank you for watching! Saludos 🍻
Mixing tequila and whiskey? You might as well scope yourself 😂
This will sound hash, but thanks for deciding to post this - it is actually a very good guide of exactly what NOT to do in a major city in Latin America. Does zero research, wanders around the most dangerous area of the city with phone out blabbing English, goes to a beach club outside the city on December 24 at 5pm and wonders where everyone is, orders drinks in rapid-fire English like you're at an all-inclusive in Mexico, downs the shot immediately (did you hear her reaction), wanders around again with no plan and no cash. You were very lucky!
Ive met a girl from here, thinking about really moving there...and seeing him wondering around being that dude no Spanish with a camera and being left alone, gives me a lot of reassurance in regard to living there.... not that, that would happen every time in any city, but I feel like being fluent in Spanish with a native that's from there, ill be straight.....this dude does have a friendly personality though and that always helps.
December 24th everyone parties at their house with their family. For that particular day the key was finding a local to take you to their house. In February during carnival is when you'll see tons of parties.
I really wish I would have known this at the time!!! As I was walking around I noticed most of everything was closed but there was a TON of families in their front yard drinking and dancing and I was like uggghhhh. If it was still the day time I would have just walked up and tried to introduce myself and joined them but since it was dark I thought it would be weird. I'll try to make it around Carnival. Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻
I love Barranquilla. Colombian holidays (even Sundays) are a big deal. Well compared to Mexico where I live and the UK where I'm from, the streets are so quiet in these periods and so many things are closed. Also Colombia is one of the countries in the world with the most national holidays.
I literally had no idea but this is 100% true! If I had known this before, I would've definitely made sure I was hanging with some locals to enjoy the holidays the right way! 🍻
know that street. seriously, bro, you are very lucky.
Amigo February is the best time to go to quilla because 24-25 dicember ppls are in family getting ready to party in their house. Until the next day, and next time found a friend to guide you
Yea at the start of the video, you are literally in the “projects” of Barranquilla. As someone born and raised there, I have never walked those streets, not will I.
I had absolutely no idea! 😅🍻 Blessings I was able to make it out of there without any harm or danger. Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻
You took a plane to Barranquilla to go to those areas? Do you really know how to travel? Do some research before going unless
SS you wanted to save some money and stay in this area. That’s the Bronx New York or Newark, Camden’s NJ, Oakland, CA
Dicember 24th and dic 31st is all about family in Colombia the craziness is carnaval in February ❤
Whatever neighborhood you were in looks unsafe, most of Barranquilla is like this. Stay around the upper part (downtown) and dont be that gringo walking alone anywhere
Bro you pulled up with no plan bro. lol. You gotta plan where you going first maybe go to barranquilla carnival. But you're not in that area, or on the wrong day. Maybe set the pins in your google map prior to heading out.
Bruh the reason why Uber drivers in the Caribbean and South America try to see if you can pay in cash is because Uber sometimes takes 30 days to pay them and they charge the driver's fees. So when they're asking you do you want to cancel they would rather just take the cash then wait 30 days and be charged these fees. Play still have to pay for gasoline back and forth everyday.
This is great information, I didn't know that, but at the same time, I try to carry as minimum cash as possible in certain places for obvious reasons. The service I was requesting wasn't in line with what I was accustomed to from this company so it threw me off. I've hailed a Uber in over 35 countries and have never been asked this, do you can see why I was skeptical. It ended up working itself out 🍻
Enjoyed your video. Barranquilla isnt a party city unless you're down in Feb for carnival.
Yeah I've definitely learned that now. Nevertheless, I still had a great time. Thank you for watching! Saludos! 🍻
I'm just shocked that this was not where you got ...got.. Gold chain and a go pro. If you have not already bought a dji mini pocket sir...please do so..even a non famous brand.. Should do... Please do Something... Some of that step on the curb recording showing del papaya ... Woah
Yeeeeeaaaaahhh bro, when I was editing this I was shaking my head like damn, I'm blessed 😅😅 The streets was definitely waaaaaaaaayyyyy more empty in Barranquilla than in Cali. Honestly, it was a weird vibe the entire time I was there and it was the first time I've ever put away my camera and buttoned up my shirt all the way just to minimize the stares and attention. All in all I'm glad I was able to showcase a piece of Barranquilla. Thank you for watching brotha. Cheers! 🍻
Lol
That’s the baddest place in Barranquilla you shouldn’t definitely be there at all!!! Go to north and stay there only go downtown with friends and don’t bring expensive devices with you!!! Smh!!
Yes definitely wear a colombian soccer team shirt and blend 👌
Hi, since this is probably your first time, it is normal to experience culture shock 🤯 most Colombians around the country are welcoming and friendly, sorry if you had a bad experience, hoping you comeback and visit a different city like Medellin. ❤✌️
some advice.. don't walk around with gold bracelet and chain
Bro as someone born in Barranquilla who lives in the states, you turned out to wrong hood homie.. you did exactly what a tourist must not do.. i urge to travel again but stay up north and if you want to see some street live go in carnavales with a group of friends. Please don’t get yourself in unnecessary trouble. Dont pretend you are there looking at a building cause that sh!t dont work.. just enjoy the nice places and thats it. Stay safe..
Don't smile, it's not the norm and they can steal from motorcycles. Basically mind your business, it's not a place for foreigners (only around February). Guard your things
Agreed, however I think it's important to give people and places a chance. Overall, I really enjoyed my time in Barranquilla. Colombia is essentially my second home now I've been so many times 😅. Are you from Colombia?
@@CultureShockAddict yes I have dual and I work and live in the states so I go back once a month. I just say as your first time it's not common for foreigners to travel there unless they know someone and you weren't in the safest area. Rio mar is your best bet.
@@extraasaltyy Thankfully the lovely people of Colombia let me explore without incident 😅. Probably wasn't the smartest move, but I love exploring areas outside of the tourist spots, it's more authentic. I viewed your page, are you still a Flight Attendant!?
@@CultureShockAddict yes I am, just don't Vlog as much. But even when I go they know I have things of value so my boyfriend doesn't like me walking the street alone unless I'm in his neighborhood
Nothing wrong with a smile.
Great video !!! My fam is from Quilla ) me from NYC. But im always down in HTown. Christmas is more family vibes and i think theres other spots to party at ... this strip look dry but i promise there are block parties that are Lit AF. great content
Thank you for watching brotha! Yeah, and it's also my fault because if my Spanish was better I could have asked people where were the parties. I ended up just chilling at that spot and downing a few brews. Next time I'll be ready 😅 Saludos 🍻
@CultureShockAddict yeah they call pickups blocks party or in Spanish (rumba en la Calle con picos ) don't drink alcohol is bad for your health
@@cathepar no one is perfect, and everyone has their vices. Cold beer or a glass of whiskey every once in a while is a deserved/earned past time in this lifetime l. Thank you for the info and thank you for watching! 🍻
Tip...If you have to use a restroom here in Colombia, ask if they have one and be ready to pay 500-1000 pesos and you will be cool. In some places its already understood to pay to go. In the Terminal in the North of Cali, you pay the attendant. If you are downtown and have to go to a restaurant and don't buy anything, Pay. Love your vidoes. Oak Cliff all day!!
Ahhhhhhh, I wish I would've known that! Appreciate the tip, will definitely remember this for next time because I was dying out there 😅😅😅 Thank you for watching D-Dub, you already know Oak Cliff in the building 💪💪💪 Cheers 🍻
@@CultureShockAddict I felt yo pain walking with that🤬😁. Triple D all day
@@CultureShockAddict I felt your pain. It's awful when things don't go the way "planned". Wondering if you saw any dogs nor cats on the streets? Stay safe ✌️
Paying for a bathroom is not only a Colombian thing. I was just in Santorini and had to pay 1 euro to use the bathroom. In the USA unless is McDonalds you are not aloud to use the bathroom period!
@@gladysgarcia6296 interesting I never have problems in the U.S., gas stations department stores, grocery stores they all allow access or at least in Dallas TX.
Met my girlfriend of 2 years in barranquilla, going a few days. Gonna be a fun trip and lots of footage.
Didn‘t look anything like dangerous.
A bit sketchy maybe.
@ cultureshockaddict.... im planing to go to baranquilla in 3 weeks for 1 day and a half after the bad experince you went thorilught what should i do i kinda regret arriving there then..ima go to cartagena for 3 days
Honestly you can still have a great time, however it's definitely a completely different vibe from Cartagena and Medellin. Hope you enjoy your trip! Thank you for watching! Saludos 🍻
@CultureShockAddict barranquilla to me was more family laid back today last day in cartagena its more movement ..it wasent the best place colombia or the worst.
@CultureShockAddict I'm heading there in 2 weeks. I'm a chill guy so I don't need the bar scene of cartagena. But I'd prefer to stay in the nice part provided there is something to do
im from Barranquilla and as another comment stated, you were walking in dangerous streets! Be careful, don’t take your phone out as much.
Simple, you are in the wrong neighborhood dude
Christmas is not the right day to be out, everyone is at home celebrating with family
Unfortunately I didn't know at the time or I would've spent time finding some locals to celebrate with. I made the best out of the situation but to everyone watching, definitely don't repeat my mistake 😅😅 Thank you for watching Claudia! Saludos! 🍻
You didn't go the north? That's like going to New York and not leaving the Bronx.
Bruh this is the funniest video ever. You should have seen the panic on your face when you had to go s*** and couldn't find the bathroom with toilet paper. You look like you were struggling. I would have never put that in the video. By the way that street where you walking down talking about it looks calm....... Better not think that. I'll be scared about being in that neighborhood.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I put it in the video because I want to be real and authentic with my audience. Too much fake and fluff on this platform. I think it's great to see we all go through the same things and it can be entertaining or educational
Hi, you stated that this video was taken on Christmas eve, people were with the families and is always a dead day to go out, wrong day to expect lots of people partying… Barranquilla is the most happy city in Colombia, I’m from Barranquilla… also the area you visited at the start of the video is not a tourist destination, mostly hard working area were people are hustling to make a paycheck…. Barranquilla is the best!
Cool vid. Traveling def comes w ups and downs. Safe travels brother!
I definitely couldn't agree more, I've had my fair share of both ends of the spectrum lol. Thank you for watching Lex! Cheers! 🍻
Good video bro. I'll be in quilla in a couple of days.
Stay safe bro, those streets looked dead.
Ive never felt unsafe here in Houston, so its gonna feel weird going back to places i had to know how to read people. But im looking forward to some vacation time. 👍
Absolutely! It was the city that I've visited in Colombia and the streets weren't just packed on every corner. It was definitely a weird feeling, but overall it was cool. I think you'll enjoy it for sure. Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻
Barranquilla is NOT Houston! We are very different, and the streets were dead because we are a working city, it would be like asking why there arent any cookouts or big parties you see in Houston always happening, and thats because we have to work, and we have to live. Please understanding that Barranquilla is very different.
You are crazy, I am from Barranquilla and I never walked by that area for my own safety
Blessed that nothing crazy happened, but it was definitely an eye opening experience! 🍻
Good video...Good advice about keeping your eyes on a swivel. Been living in los alpes in barranqullia for about 9mo.
Boy got HTown looking like we crash dummies ;
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 My bad
Guatape does not have beaches, rhwyre land locked in the mountains. Please do some research before you spred misinformation. Also, the areas were you were are not tourist friendly. These are areas where are not the good kr safe part of the city.
Is there any bilingual restaurants
In that particular downtown area, definitely not, but once you get more around the hotspots, there are a good amount of bilingual spots. The best food however is definitely the local, Mom and Pop spots! Thank you for watching! Cheers! 🍻
Maybe they meant New Year’s Eve
This is 🥶🥶🥶🥶
Why put yourself in danger for content? I’ve seen crazy things happen to expats for content. You never know how desperate someone is in these poor neighborhoods. I don’t recommend doing this, trust me. I’ve seen a thing or two.
no sound from around 24:28 to ending
Maybe ask where a bathroom is instead of wandering around complaining
Be careful out there big dawg
Appreciate the support Alex! Cheers 🍻
@@CultureShockAddict I just left barranquilla. I was out there for two weeks
@@AlexanderBeenGreat how did you like Barranquilla?
But there domino game is different than the how we play in the States
How are the women down there
I would rank Barranquilla number 1, in terms of all the cities I've visited in Colombia, for women, and Cali number 2. I was thinking to myself "it's gotta be something in the water here, sheesh" lol. Thank you for watching. Cheers 🍻
What bout bogota?? im visiting colombia next month im thinking Barranquilla or Bogota
@kibwe king Traffic is real bad in Bogota, and it aint warm or sunny. Women are real nice in both places. I recommend Medellin
@@CultureShockAddict "number 1, in terms of all the cities I've visited in Colombia, for women…" what does that even mean?
@@emil_rainbow of all the cities I've visited in Colombia, which is over 10, Barranquilla had the most beautiful women
Maybe should go for New Year's Eve
Great video
You need a stabproof jacket too
1. did you have jeans/long pants on? Colombian men never wear shorts 2. you have a beard and long hair.. not cool in Colombia... if you have on long pants/jeans and have nicely groomed hair .. they will never see you....
Carry them wet naps fam