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Terms of use for the official tourism portal of the Department of Atlántico. Please read them carefully before using our services.

Last updated: January 2025

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Quick summary

  • Free and informational use
  • We respect your privacy
  • Official content from Atlántico

Welcome to VisitAtlántico, the official tourism portal of the Department of Atlántico, Colombia. This site is operated by VisitAtlántico.

By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.

Section 1

Acceptance of the Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using any feature of VisitAtlántico — including the Trip Planner, Jimmy (the virtual assistant), the interactive map, or any other available service — you confirm that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
  • You agree to be fully bound by them
  • You have the legal capacity to accept these terms
  • If you are acting on behalf of an organization, you have the authority to bind it

Continued use of the site after any modification to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

Section 2

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

Site: The VisitAtlántico web portal, accessible at visitatlantico.com and its subdomains.
User: Any person who accesses, browses, or uses any feature of the Site.
Content: All information, text, images, videos, maps, data, and materials available on the Site.
Services: The features offered, including the Trip Planner, Jimmy, the interactive map, the events calendar, and downloadable guides.
Administrator: VisitAtlántico, responsible for operating the Site.
Section 3

Description of the Service

VisitAtlántico is a digital tourism information platform that offers:

Destinations & Experiences

Information about tourist sites, activities, and experiences in Atlántico.

AI Trip Planner

A tool for building custom itineraries using artificial intelligence.

Jimmy (Virtual Assistant)

A conversational chatbot that answers questions about tourism in the region.

Events & Festivals

An up-to-date calendar of cultural, food, and festive events.

All services are free of charge and are provided solely for informational and tourism-promotion purposes.

Section 4

Permitted Use

Users may use the Site and its Services to:

  • Look up tourism information about the Department of Atlántico
  • Create custom travel itineraries for personal use
  • Download and share generated itineraries with family and friends
  • Interact with Jimmy for tourism recommendations
  • Explore the interactive map of destinations
  • Check the events and festivals calendar
  • Download tourism guides in PDF format for personal use
  • Share content from the Site on social media with proper attribution
Section 5

Prohibited Conduct

The following is expressly prohibited:

  • Reproducing, distributing, or exploiting the Content for commercial purposes without written authorization
  • Using scraping techniques, bots, or automated systems to extract data from the Site
  • Attempting unauthorized access to systems, databases, or restricted areas
  • Posting fake reviews or misleading information that could deceive other users
  • Using Jimmy or the Planner to generate offensive, illegal, or harmful content
  • Impersonating another person or entity
  • Introducing viruses, malware, or any malicious code
  • Interfering with the normal operation of the Site or overloading its servers
  • Using the Site for illegal activities or activities contrary to public morals and order

Violating these prohibitions may result in your access to the Site being blocked and, where applicable, legal action.

Section 6

Intellectual Property

All Content on the Site, including but not limited to:

  • Design, structure, and visual appearance
  • Logos, trademarks, and Atlántico's graphic identity
  • Text, descriptions, and articles
  • Photographs and images
  • Videos and multimedia content
  • Software, code, and algorithms
  • Destination and event databases

is protected under Colombia's intellectual property laws (Law 23 of 1982, Colombia's Copyright Law, and Andean Community Decision 351, the Common Regime on Copyright) and international treaties. VisitAtlántico reserves all rights not expressly granted.

Permitted use: You may share links to the Site and quote brief excerpts of Content with attribution to VisitAtlántico. For any other use, contact info@visitatlantico.com.
Section 7

Artificial Intelligence Features

VisitAtlántico uses artificial intelligence technology in some of its features. By using them, you accept the following conditions:

Jimmy (Virtual Assistant)

  • Jimmy provides general information and recommendations, not professional advice
  • Responses are generated automatically and may contain inaccuracies
  • You should not share sensitive personal information in your conversations
  • Jimmy uses Anthropic's (Claude) technology to process queries

AI Trip Planner

  • Itineraries are automatically generated suggestions
  • You should verify each destination's hours, availability, and conditions
  • The Planner does not make reservations or guarantee availability
  • Travel times are estimates and may vary

Disclaimer: AI features are assistance tools. Users are responsible for verifying information and making their own travel decisions.

Section 8

User-Generated Content

If the Site allows users to post reviews, comments, photos, or other content in the future:

  • Users retain the rights to their original content
  • By posting, you grant a non-exclusive license to display and promote the content
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate any third party's rights
  • We reserve the right to moderate and remove inappropriate content
Section 9

External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Official VisitAtlántico sites
  • National tourism portals (Colombia.travel)
  • Social media accounts of destinations and establishments
  • Booking platforms and tourism services

These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites. We recommend reviewing the terms of any site you visit.

Section 10

Limitation of Liability

The Site and its Services are provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Site
  • We are not liable for decisions made based on the Site's content
  • We are not liable for the quality of any third-party services mentioned

Important: Always confirm information directly with establishments — especially hours, prices, and availability — before your visit.

Section 11

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes take effect:

  • Immediately upon publication on the Site
  • For significant changes, we will publish a prominent notice
  • The "last updated" date at the top will reflect the current version

We recommend reviewing this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Section 12

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Colombia, including:

  • Law 1581 of 2012 (Personal Data Protection)
  • Law 23 of 1982 (Copyright)
  • Law 1480 of 2011 (Consumer Protection Statute)
  • Andean Community Decision 351 (Common Copyright Regime)

For any dispute arising from the use of the Site, the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.

Section 13

Contact

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, you can reach us through:

VisitAtlántico

Address

Calle 40 No. 45-46
Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

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@visitatlantico_