The park utilizes a proprietary currency called 'Diverpesos' to teach children basic financial literacy and the value of work.
Stations are designed to mimic real-world career paths, including roles in journalism, firefighting, and civil engineering.
The park features an integrated security system to manage child access and ensure they remain within authorized zones.
Operations are structured as a scaled-down city, requiring children to 'apply' for roles and complete tasks to earn their wages.
The facility is entirely indoors, protecting children from the high tropical heat of Barranquilla.
Divercity in Barranquilla is an indoor role-playing amusement park designed as a miniature city where children assume various professional roles. Located within the Centro Comercial Buenavista, the facility replicates civic infrastructure including banks, hospitals, fire stations, and media outlets. Children earn a proprietary currency, 'Diverpesos', through simulated labor and can spend them on goods or services within the venue. The park focuses on experiential learning through pedagogical play. Interactive stations allow children to operate heavy machinery simulators, practice dentistry, or train as pilots. The layout is strictly monitored for child security and parent-child transition points. It is purpose-built for children between the ages of 3 and 13.
The main plaza area or the mock fire truck station, which offers clear lighting and thematic background elements.
Arrive early in the day to secure roles at the most popular stations, such as the pilot simulator or the fire station, before queues lengthen.
Encourage children to visit the bank early to open an account, as this facilitates the management of their 'Diverpesos' throughout the visit.
Designate a meeting point outside the park entrance for older children who move between stations independently.
Avoid arriving late in the afternoon on weekends when school groups and birthday parties create significant wait times.
Operates year-round but frequently experiences high occupancy during school holidays and weekends.
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety during physical role-play activities.
