Towns
Central Atlántico, Colombia
Luruaco
The birthplace of arepa e' huevo.
Founded
1533
Population
~31.000
Best time to visit
Festival de la Arepa de Huevo (finales de junio)
The town
A must-stop on the highway that links the Coast, Luruaco is famous across Colombia for its arepa e' huevo. Beyond the flavor, it offers nature and freshwater fun: the Laguna de Luruaco — with a lookout point and water sports —, the Embalse del Guájaro, and the La Mojana cave in Arroyo de Piedra.
Getting thereOn the Cordialidad/Ruta 90 highway, about 60 km (37 mi) from Barranquilla.
Don't miss
1Arepa e' huevo
2Laguna de Luruaco
3Embalse del Guájaro
What's on
Festivals & events
Festival de la Arepa de HuevoJune–July
Festival del Dulce TradicionalMarch
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