Country Club de Barranquilla

What Country Club de Barranquilla does

Country Club de Barranquilla is a private, non-profit (Corporación) social and sports club founded on December 27, 1926, in Barranquilla, Colombia. It operates two owned facilities: the main headquarters at Calle 76 # 54 – 231 in Barranquilla featuring nine clay tennis courts, multiple pools, an 836 sqm gym (Country Gym), a 2,000+ capacity event hall (Salón Jumbo), restaurants, bars, and children's entertainment (Countrylandia); and the Sabanilla campestre location at Km. 10 Antigua vía a Puerto Colombia featuring an 18-hole golf course, football field, baseball diamond, El Platillo restaurant, and Bar Hoyo 19 with Caribbean Sea views. The club serves high-net-worth individuals and families in the Atlántico department and Caribbean region of Colombia, providing a comprehensive lifestyle platform spanning golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, racquetball, softball, baseball, football, spa/wellness, dining, and event hosting.

The club monetizes through a multi-stream revenue model: recurring monthly membership dues (Cuota de Sostenimiento taxed with IVA plus Fomento Deportivo exempt from IVA), subscription-based gym/personal training/academy fees, usage-based green fees and guest entry charges, one-time event space rentals across multiple salons, food and beverage (operated by Devis Alimentos SAS since June 2019 across Country Grill, Los Bodegones, San Juan Bar, El Platillo, Country Café, and Hoyo 19), and a marketplace for membership quota (cupo) transfers. Distribution is entirely through direct membership sales gated by a five-sponsor referral requirement and Board of Directors approval, with reciprocal exchange agreements extending member access to 50+ clubs across Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Spain.

The underlying technology stack is operationally modest: a standard corporate website (country.com.co), a member-facing mobile application on iOS and Android for reservations, billing, guest registration, and academy enrollment, plus standard email/phone contact channels. No developer API, proprietary AI, or data platform is disclosed. Marketing relies on the website, the NotiCountry digital magazine, email communications, and event-driven engagement rather than paid acquisition. The club is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors (Junta Directiva) elected annually by the General Assembly of Members, with no parent company, external investors, or subsidiaries.

Name

Country Club de Barranquilla

Legal name

Corporación Country Club de Barranquilla

Website

https://country.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Country Club de Barranquilla is a private, non-profit social and sports club founded in 1926, serving 2,000+ high-net-worth families in Colombia's Caribbean region with golf, tennis, dining, event venues, and wellness facilities across two locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Social Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Private social club
• Golf and tennis club
• Club membership services
• Sports and recreation
• Event and hospitality venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Fees: Monthly maintenance fees (Cuota de Sostenimiento) plus sports development contributions. Quota is composed of Cuota de Sostenimiento (taxed with IVA) and Fomento Deportivo (exempt from IVA).
2. Event Space Rental: Rental of event salons including Salon Jumbo (capacity 2,000+), Gran Salon, Imperial, Palma Real, Puerta de Oro, and others for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
3. Food and Beverage: Multiple restaurants and bars including Country Grill (58 seats), Los Bodegones, San Juan Bar, Bar Hoyo 19 at golf course, El Platillo in Sabanilla, Country Cafe, and catering services for events.
4. Guest Fees and Green Fees: Resident guest entry fee of $24,000; Green fees for golf: $30,000 for family members (excluding women and minors), $130,000 weekday for non-resident guests, $195,000 weekend/holidays for non-resident guests.
5. Sports Services: Gym membership $47,300/month plus additional fees for classes, personal training, racquetball courts, swimming lessons, tennis court reservations.
6. Membership Transfer: Sale of membership quotas or association rights. Members can list their membership for sale through the club's website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Country Club de Barranquilla is a private member-owned social and sports club founded in 1926, operating two locations in the Barranquilla/Sabanilla area of Colombia. The club provides golf, tennis and other racquet sports, fine dining, social events, wellness facilities, and event/banquet spaces to its membership of families and individuals.

Product overview

Country Club de Barranquilla is a social and sports club operating as a single unified brand with multiple integrated service lines. The club functions as a membership-based lifestyle platform offering sports facilities (9 tennis courts, 18-hole golf course, football fields, softball, racquetball, swimming pools), fitness center (Country Gym), wellness services (Spa/Sauna/Turkish bath), dining (Country Grill restaurant, Los Bodegones, San Juan Bar, Hoyo 19 bar, El Platillo), event venues (Salón Jumbo, Gran Salón, Salón Imperial, Palma Real, and others), and children's entertainment (Countrylandia). Sports academies provide training across golf, tennis, swimming, football, baseball, dance, and more. The member-facing mobile app enables reservations, billing, and service access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Salón Jumbo: Large event and convention center with capacity for over 2,000 people, operating for over 30 years.
• Country Grill
• Los Bodegones
• San Juan Bar
• El Platillo
• Bar Hoyo 19
• Mec Spa & Salón
• Countrylandia
• Country Gym

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest social and sports club in the Caribbean Region of Colombia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brec Realty GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 August 2023Sponsor for the annual Golfers Day event. Provided sponsorship for the event attended by 140 golfers.
• Association Club Campestre (Armenia)minorOthersReciprocal exchange agreement allowing members of both clubs to visit using their home club credentials. Located in Armenia, Colombia.
• Club Campestre (Bogota)minorOthersReciprocal exchange agreement with principal club campestre in Bogota.
• Country Club (Bogota)minorOthersExchange agreement with the prestigious Country Club in Bogota.
• Club Campestre (Medellin)minorOthersReciprocal access with Club Campestre Llano Grande in Medellin.
• CIRCULO ECUESTRE (Barcelona, Spain)minorOthersInternational reciprocal exchange agreement with equestrian club in Barcelona, Spain.
• El Real Club La Moraleja (Madrid, Spain)minorOthersInternational exchange agreement with exclusive club in Madrid.
• Guayaquil Country Club (Ecuador)minorOthersInternational exchange with Country Club in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
• Lima Golf Club (Peru)minorOthersInternational reciprocal agreement with Lima Golf Club.
• Union Club (Panama)minorOthersExchange agreement with Union Club in Panama.
• Club de Golf (Panama)minorOthersGolf-focused reciprocal exchange with Panama Golf Club.
• Karibana Beach & Golf & Marina Club (Cartagena)minorOthersExchange agreement with exclusive beach and golf club near Cartagena.
• Diageo (Singleton)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlcoholic beverage sponsor for golf events, providing Singleton brand products for golf tournament.
• Devis Alimentos SASminorOthersFood and beverage operator for the club, managing dining services and wine program since June 2019.
• Puerto de BarranquillaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for golf competitions and events at the club.
• Federacion Colombiana de RacquetballcoreOthersOfficial sanctioning body for national and international racquetball tournaments held at the club.
• Federacion Colombiana de TeniscoreOthersTennis federation overseeing national tournaments and handicap system for Colombian tennis.
• Federacion Colombiana de Golf (Fedegolf)coreOthersOfficial federation managing golf handicap system and national amateur golf competitions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Country Club de Bogotá: Prestigious private social and sports club in Bogotá with a reciprocal exchange agreement. Operates a similar full-service club model with sports facilities, dining, event venues, and rigorous membership admission for high-net-worth Colombian families.
• Karibana Beach & Golf & Marina Club: Exclusive beach, golf, and marina club near Cartagena, Colombia, listed as a reciprocal exchange partner. Comparable Colombian private club model combining golf, beach, dining, and event hosting for affluent members.
• Lima Golf Club: Historic private golf and social club in Lima, Peru, with a reciprocal exchange agreement with Country Club de Barranquilla. Comparable member-based private club with golf, dining, and event hosting.
• Club Campestre de Medellín: Major private country club in Medellín, Colombia, with formal reciprocal exchange agreement with Country Club de Barranquilla. Offers comparable member-based sports, dining, and event facilities targeting affluent Colombian families, making it the closest direct peer.
• Union Club (Panama): Historic private social club in Panama City with a reciprocal exchange agreement. Comparable exclusive private membership model serving business leaders and prominent families in the region.
• Los Lagartos Country Club: Prominent private country club in Bogotá with sports, dining, and event facilities serving affluent Colombian families. Comparable scale and amenity breadth to Country Club de Barranquilla, targeting the same demographic.
• Club Campestre de Cali: Long-established private country club in Cali, Colombia, with sports facilities, dining, and event venues targeting affluent families. Closely comparable operating model and Colombian-market positioning to Country Club de Barranquilla.
• Club El Country (Bogotá): Major private social and sports club in Bogotá offering golf, tennis, dining, and event spaces under a membership model. Comparable Colombian private club serving high-net-worth families with a similar full-service amenity mix.
• Real Club La Moraleja: Exclusive private club in Madrid, Spain, with a reciprocal exchange agreement. Comparable ultra-premium member-based private club offering sports, dining, and event spaces for affluent families.
• Guayaquil Country Club: Private social and sports club in Guayaquil, Ecuador, with a formal reciprocal exchange agreement. Operates a comparable full-service member-based club model with sports, dining, and event venues for affluent Ecuadorian families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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