What Empresa de Desarrollo Urbano de Barranquilla y el Caribe- EDUBAR does

Empresa de Desarrollo Urbano de Barranquilla y el Caribe S.A. (EDUBAR) is a state-owned industrial and commercial enterprise of the Distrito Especial, Industrial y Portuario de Barranquilla, Colombia. It functions as the dedicated urban development execution arm of the municipal government, operating under the strategic direction of the Alcaldía de Barranquilla and the 'Soy Barranquilla' development plan. The organization provides four core service lines: Gerencia de Proyectos (project management), Planes de Adquisición Predial y Reasentamiento (land acquisition and resettlement planning), Planes y Programas de Desarrollo Humano (human development programs), and Interventorías (construction supervision). All services are delivered through public procurement processes governed by Colombia's Ley 80 de 1993, with bids published on SECOP I and SECOP II.

The firm's project portfolio spans urban paving (Barrios a la Obra — 34.48 km, 60 neighborhoods), wetland and environmental recovery (Ecopoparque Mallorquín), ecotourism (Puerto Mocho beach), heritage transport infrastructure (Tren Turístico Las Flores, $34.15B COP), commercial market development (Galería La Loma, 18,000 sqm), informal settlement resettlement (11 zones), heritage building restoration (Colegio Mayor de Barranquilla), and urban arborization. Technology is non-proprietary: operations rely on standard government procurement platforms, Office 365, and a ticketing integration (TaQui) for Puerto Mocho; the firm holds ISO 9001 certification and Colombian data-protection compliance.

EDUBAR's business model is government funding only: revenue derives from municipal budget allocations, public investment funds, and government development programs allocated by the Distrito de Barranquilla. There are no commercial sales, no subscription pricing, and no external customers. Approximately 170 employees operate from the headquarters at Vía 40 #73-290, Centro de Negocios Mix, Barranquilla, under gerente Angie Criales, with subgerente Carolina Consuegra Ibarra leading the land acquisition and resettlement unit. The firm is wholly owned by the Distrito de Barranquilla and reports into the mayoral administration led by Jaime Pumarejo Heins.

Name

Empresa de Desarrollo Urbano de Barranquilla y el Caribe- EDUBAR

Legal name

Empresa de Desarrollo Urbano de Barranquilla y la Región Caribe S.A.

Website

https://edubar.com.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EDUBAR is the state-owned urban development enterprise of the Distrito de Barranquilla, Colombia. It executes municipal infrastructure, environmental, tourism, heritage, and resettlement projects for the Alcaldía de Barranquilla, funded entirely through government budget allocations under public contracting law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Urban Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Urban infrastructure development
• Public works construction
• Urban planning services
• Environmental recovery projects
• Municipal project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: EDUBAR is a state-owned enterprise (empresa industrial y comercial del Estado) funded primarily through municipal budget allocations, public investment funds, and government development programs. Revenue is derived from public funds allocated by the Distrito de Barranquilla for urban development projects rather than commercial sales or services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EDUBAR is a state-owned urban development company that conceives, manages, and supervises public infrastructure, environmental recovery, heritage restoration, and social development projects on behalf of the Distrito de Barranquilla. It delivers project management (Gerencia de Proyectos), land acquisition and resettlement planning, human development programs, construction supervision (Interventorías), and executes flagship projects such as the Ecoparque Mallorquín wetland park, Tren Turístico Las Flores, Puerto Mocho beach, Galería La Loma market, and the Barrios a la Obra road paving program. The company operates exclusively under the strategic direction of the Barranquilla mayor's office, with projects funded through public budget allocations and procured via Colombia's SECOP platforms.

Product overview

EDUBAR S.A. is a public urban development company operating as a platform-plus-services model for the Barranquilla District. The company offers core urban development services including project management (Gerencia de Proyectos), land acquisition and resettlement planning, human development programs, and construction supervision (Interventorías). The flagship projects portfolio includes Ecoparque Mallorquín (ecotourism wetland park), Tren Turístico Las Flores (heritage railway), Puerto Mocho Beach Experience, Galería La Loma (commercial market), Barrios a la Obra (road paving), and the Informal Settlement Resettlement Program. Historical infrastructure projects include Avenida del Río, Calle 30 expansion, Circunvalar second lane, and restoration of heritage sites. The company also manages procurement processes through SECOP platforms and provides public services like PQRS handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barrios a la Obra: Urban paving program targeting 60 neighborhoods with 34.48 km of road intervention
• Ecoparque Mallorquín
• Puerto Mocho
• Galería La Loma

Products and services

• Gerencia de Proyectos (Project Management) End-to-end project management services for urban development initiatives including planning, execution, monitoring, and contract closure for construction and supervision engagements across the Distrito de Barranquilla.
• Planes de Adquisición Predial y Reasentamiento Land acquisition and resettlement planning services that enable urban development projects by securing property rights and managing population displacement under Colombian public administration law.
• Planes y Programas de Desarrollo Humano Human development plans and programs integrated with urban development projects to address social impacts and improve quality of life for affected communities.
• Interventorías Construction supervision and quality control services ensuring technical compliance, schedule adherence, and quality standards for public infrastructure projects executed through EDUBAR.
• Ecoparque Mallorquín (Distrito Familiar) First stage of comprehensive recovery of the Mallorquín wetland — an ecological park featuring mangrove walks, bird watching, pier construction, and ecotourism activities for visitors and residents.
• Tren Turístico Las Flores Tourist train running along the western tajamar with views of the Mallorquín wetland, Magdalena River, and Caribbean Sea, including three stations (Bocas de Ceniza, Manglario, Puerto Mocho), pedestrian paths, and bike lanes.
• Puerto Mocho Beach Experience Beach recovery and landscape ordering project featuring zones for bathing, water sports (kitesurf, surf, paddle surf), relaxation areas with tents, and service facilities. Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–5pm, with ticketing via the TaQui platform.
• Galería La Loma 18,000 square meter commercial gallery serving as a transition axis between Centro and Gran Malecón, designed to house over 2,000 stationary vendors with formal market infrastructure.
• Barrios a la Obra Urban paving program intervening 34.48 kilometers, constructing 203 road sections, and benefiting approximately 60 neighborhoods in Barranquilla with road pavement and drainage improvements.
• Programa de Reasentamientos Informales Comprehensive resettlement program for informal settlements across 11 zones including Las Flores, Villa Caracas, La Loma, and Juan Mina, providing housing solutions and social services for affected families.
• Colegio Mayor de Barranquilla Restoration Structural reinforcement, staircase reconstruction, roof replacement, finishes improvement, and recreational area upgrades for the historic 100+ year old educational institution serving over 1,000 students.
• Urban Arborization Program Urban greening initiative installing 22 tree root containers at Plaza San Nicolás and 10 containers at Intendencia Fluvial as part of the 'Soy Biodiverciudad' biodiversity initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34.48 km of roads and 203 road segments to be constructed through the Barrios a la Obra program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Alcaldía de BarranquillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDUBAR operates as the urban development arm of the Alcaldía de Barranquilla. The mayor's office provides strategic direction and project mandates through the 'Soy Barranquilla' development plan. EDUBAR executes projects on behalf of the municipal government.
• Gobernación del AtlánticosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership for coordinated development initiatives in the Atlántico department. Collaboration on projects that extend benefits to the broader Caribbean region.
• Distrito de BarranquillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe primary mandate holder and strategic partner. EDUBAR implements the municipality's urban development vision, including major projects like the Mallorquín wetlands recovery, Puerto Mocho beach development, and the Barrios a la Obra program.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• INVÍAS: National road and transportation infrastructure agency that funds and supervises highway and urban arterial projects across Colombia. Broader counterpart to EDUBAR's road-paving work under Barrios a la Obra.
• Findeter: National Colombian development finance institution that funds and often co-structures territorial and urban infrastructure projects for sub-national entities. Comparable as a higher-level counterpart that EDUBAR projects can be financed through.

Direct peers

• Constructora Capital S.A.S. Colombian urban development company providing project management, structuring, and supervision services for public-sector clients including IDIGER, alcaldías, and national ministries. Directly comparable to EDUBAR's project management and interventoría services.
• Empresa de Desarrollo Urbano de Medellín (EDU): Closest comparable: also a municipal state-owned urban development enterprise executing public infrastructure, land acquisition, and resettlement for the city of Medellín. Operates under an identical legal and institutional framework as EDUBAR, making it the natural benchmark for performance and structure.
• Empresa de Vivienda de Antioquia (VIVA): Departmental-level housing and habitat entity for Antioquia that combines housing solutions, resettlement, and urban improvement programs. Comparable to EDUBAR's resettlement and human development program activities.
• Empresa de Renovación y Desarrollo Urbano de Bogotá (ERU): Bogotá's district urban renewal entity focused on deteriorated zones, land management, and project structuring for urban regeneration. Closely comparable to EDUBAR's combined role in land acquisition, resettlement, and catalytic project execution.
• Instituto de Desarrollo Urbano de Bogotá (IDU): Bogotá's district-level urban development institute with a mandate to plan, execute, and supervise road, public space, and infrastructure projects. Mirrors EDUBAR's project management and interventoría functions at a larger metropolitan scale.

Regional players

• Área Metropolitana de Barranquilla (AMB): Regional coordinating authority for the Barranquilla metropolitan area covering environmental, mobility, and territorial planning. Comparable as a peer-level regional planning entity whose mandate overlaps with EDUBAR's broader Caribbean-region orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edubar

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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