Centro de Eventos Puerta de Oro Barranquilla
80,000 sqm
Indoor Space
3,000
Plenary Capacity
—
Banquet Capacity
1
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Centro de Eventos y Exposiciones del Caribe Puerta de Oro is a modern fairground and convention center in Barranquilla, Colombia, designed for events, congresses, exhibitions, and concerts. It is strategically located on the Vía 40, by the Magdalena River, and aims to boost the region's business sector, competitiveness, and tourism. The complex includes a convention center, an exhibition hall, and is integrated with a tourist boardwalk (Gran Malecón). It is a result of a public-private alliance to promote Barranquilla's internationalization and development.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Barranquilla
Country
CO
Total Indoor Space
80,000 sqm
Max Plenary
3,000
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
1
Airport Distance
45 min
Full Address
Vía 40 # 79B–06, Barranquilla, Atlántico, CO
Event Spaces & Rooms
3 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recinto Ferial / Pabellón | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Convenciones (Gran Salón) | convention_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auditorio | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The venue incorporates sustainable practices such as green roofs ('cubiertas verdes') to prevent heating and absorb rainwater. Barranquilla, where the venue is located, is actively pursuing clean energy initiatives, including a biogas self-generation plant (largest in Colombia, operational 2025) and a solar park, contributing to the city's 'Ola Verde' (Green Wave) and sustainable development goals.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
10 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The project is a public-private alliance, an initiative of the Mayor's Office of Barranquilla, the Government of Atlántico, and the Barranquilla Chamber of Commerce. Significant public funds were allocated for its construction, including 60,000 million COP from the District of Barranquilla, 30,000 million COP from the Government of Atlántico, and 60,000 million COP from the central government.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 45 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 1
- Breakout Rooms
- 1
- Indoor Space
- 80,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Barranquilla, Colombia
Latin America — South America
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026