Gran Malecón Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Gran Malecón. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Barranquilla + Puerto Colombia City Tour

• Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour

• Food Tour in Barranquilla Downtown 4H

• Caribbean Night Break

• City Tour of Barranquilla

It’s free to visit the Gran Malecón, as it’s a public waterfront promenade with a range of entertainment options. However, plenty of tours can help you combine the cultural hub with other Barranquilla attractions. City tours cost from US$75, while food tours start at around US$65.

Gran Malecón is a hot spot for traditional Colombian street food. The best place to enjoy local bites is Caiman del Río, a crocodile-shaped food market where vendors sell reasonably priced dishes, covering everything from pizza and paella to Texan barbecue and Colombian classics such as arepas.

A main attraction at Gran Malecón is the Luna del Río Ferris wheel, which offers 360-degree views over the city and the Caribbean coastline. You can also snap photos beside the oversized statue of Barranquilla-born Shakira; spot native flora and fauna in the parks; or let off steam at the playgrounds.

Yes, the wide paved pathways of the Gran Malecón mean it’s well-equipped for wheelchairs. Caiman del Rio food hall is completely barrier-free, thanks to step-free entrances and wide areas to roam inside the culinary court. The Ferris wheel also has cabins that can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers.

Yes, the Gran Malecón is near several other Barranquilla attractions worth visiting. It’s close to the fabulous Window to the World Monument, a huge stained glass monolith that’s become the city’s symbol. The promenade is also near the Museo del Carnaval, which celebrates the history and heritage of the city’s world-famous celebration.