Audio Guide of Founders Park

Founders Park is open every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It is free to enter and does not require a reservation. It is located in Barranquilla’s historic center, at Carrera 54 and Calle 53. You can get there by taxi, public transport, or on foot from other central areas. More details are available on the city’s official website.

No, access to Founders Park is completely free. It is an iconic public space where you can enjoy its monuments and green areas at no cost.

We recommend between 30 minutes and 1 hour to explore the park, take photos with its historic monuments, and relax on its benches under the shade of the trees.

It is the place where the city was founded in 1813. Its main monument, the Anchor of Hope, symbolizes Barranquilla’s pioneering spirit as a river port. It also houses a replica of the cross planted by the colonizers.

Visit between December and March (dry season) to avoid rain. Early mornings (before 10 AM) or afternoons after 4 PM are ideal to avoid the intense Caribbean heat.

Yes, it has access ramps and paved paths that allow wheelchairs and strollers to pass through. Nearby public restrooms also have adapted facilities.

Just a 10-minute walk away you will find: - Bolívar Promenade (main commercial boulevard) - Caribbean Museum (website) - Mary Queen Cathedral - Old Customs House (cultural center)

Bring sunscreen, a hat, and bottled water. Avoid visiting at midday because of the intense heat. On Fridays and Saturdays you will find a livelier cultural atmosphere. Keep an eye on your belongings in very crowded areas.