About this place
Just 9 mi (15 km) from Barranquilla, Playa Modelo has a pleasant setting with numerous restaurants along its sands serving freshly prepared seafood. It's a quiet beach, ideal for lying in the sun and spending the day without much planning. Tips: a good nearby beach option for a half-day outing; there's informal parking along the road. Getting there: 20-25 minutes from Barranquilla via the Vía al Mar.
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