The Barranquilla Carnival, an annual cultural spectacle, is poised to unveil its vibrant pageantry from January 20th to February 13th, 2024. Nestled along Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Barranquilla is ...

Shakira delivered a spectacular performance in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, treating fans to an exciting concert. The 'Hips Don’t Lie' singer brought her signature moves to the stage in a ...

Not so many years ago, Colombia’s status as a Nearshore destination was on rocky ground. Despite its population – now around 50 million – the country’s bilingual talent was sorely lacking, Nearshore ...

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA — As soon as you walk out of the air-conditioned Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in Barranquilla, the city’s sweltering heat provides an especially warm welcome. Locals ...

"It makes me happy to share this with my parents," the singer shared in the Tuesday Instagram post Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

Shakira has always expressed her pride for her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, and has brought great joy to her fellow Colombians. In a heartwarming gesture, the city has honored her with a ...

Marriott Hotels has announced the opening of Barranquilla Marriott Hotel in the vibrant Colombian city of Barranquilla, which is known as the “Golden Gate of Colombia,” surrounded by tropical ...

A 21-foot tall bronze statue of Shakira was unveiled in her home city of Barranquilla, Colombia, this week. The multi-Grammy Award winner was honored with a statue resembling her signature pose from ...

Ovum analysts were recently afforded a first-hand view of one of Colombia’s emerging secondary locations for contact center outsourcing, the city of Barranquilla. With investments by both local and ...

Caribbean city Barranquilla has seen a surge in violence as illegal armed groups are vying for control over Colombia’s seaports and container terminals. According to the medical examiner’s office, 204 ...

BOGOTA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A fuel tank exploded into flames in Colombia's Caribbean city of Barranquilla early on Wednesday, killing a firefighter who fell during the explosion, local authorities said ...