The Global Shapers Community arrives to Barranquilla seeking innovative ideas that can make a positive and proactive impact in the global agenda. Know as Colombia's Golden Gate (La Puerta de Oro de Colombia in Spanish), Barranquilla is the largest city and port in the northern Caribbean Coast region of the country. Due to its location, several waves of immigrants have enriched its traditions, giving Barranquilla its metropolitan and deeply joyful character. This industrial city is famous for its entrepreneurial drive, its cultural diversity and its welcoming population.