One of the best & biggest library in Barranquilla, the place is home to not just books but movies and music as well. It has a total of 173,000 items among which about 40,000 are bibliographies. Covering a wide range of topics such as literature, music, art history, urban planning, history, sociology, finance, legal sciences, philosophy, social research and more the Pilot Library is a place to literally get lost in. In 1999 Pilot Library of the Caribbean received the "Colombian Exemplary Award" in the category of culture, as the best institution. It also hosts events and talks regularly from time to time of imminent speakers.

• Entry is free.
• Maintain silence inside the library.

• Ask locals for direction. Drive or take a cab if possible.

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