Usiacurí
A hillside town in Atlántico department known for its iraca palm handicrafts, where the former home of poet Julio Flórez is now a museum.
Usiacurí sits on hills about 40 km southwest of Barranquilla, and many families here weave colorful baskets, jewelry, and decorations from iraca palm fiber. You can visit the workshops to watch the weaving and buy pieces. In the late 19th century, poet Julio Flórez settled here in his later years, and his wooden house is now a museum. The town also has springs once used for healing and large murals. It suits a half-day trip, and you can reach it by hired car or bus.
Opening hours
All day (workshops and museum open during the day)
Nearby sights
- Puerto Colombia Pier
- Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
- Castillo de Salgar
- La Cueva
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Mary Queen
- Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino
- Paseo de Bolívar
- Barrio El Prado & Hotel El Prado