Capital of the department of the Atlantic, Barranquilla is located on the Magdalena River, being an important pole of economic development in the north of the country, since it has the most important seaport of Colombia in the Atlantic Ocean. Internationally recognized by the Carnival, a spectacular cultural festival, mix of music, dance and popular tradition and Cultural Patrimony of the nation and Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity (Unesco), the city offers excellent plans for its visitors and an exquisite gastronomic offer.