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Here are some excerpts from Human Resources, in case you don't want to wade through it all I've highlighted the interesting parts:

You will have a three bedroom apartment located near the Prado Hotel, it has a dining room, living room and a small studio, I will try to send pictures if I can. We need to wait unit the teacher who is living there moves to the States in order to paint and do maintenance. It is a nice apartment for a couple.

The climate in Barranquilla is quite comfortable from December to April, but a teacher arrives at the hottest time of the year---August. The temperature may drop to 80 at night. In December the trade winds begin to come in from de Caribbean, the humidity drops, and the temperature drops slightly.

For school, it is expected that the dress of teachers will be professionally appropriate. This normally means no jeans, all clothes should be summer tropical weight. The culture in Barranquilla is more formal and conservative that in the USA, Canada or Europe. Thong sandals are not considered appropriate in most public places. Pants for women can be worn to school and elsewhere. Comfortable shoes are needed for work, as floors are all hard surfaces and the campus is spread out.

Most party dress requirements will be informal. Jeans would be considered too informal. There will be an occasional function which will demand formal attire (coat and tie and cocktail dresses), but they are few. Outside of school, walking shorts can be worn everywhere except in churches.

Cotton is by far the best fabric for the climate. A few sweaters are needed If one plans to travel to the interior some fall clothing should be brought--sweaters, heavy socks, a coat, rainwear, etc. In essence, be prepared for a warm climate, a relatively dressy social environment, and strong airconditioners in public places.

Barranquilla is a textile center, modern clothes are readily available. Half size shoes or AA, A, D or E shoes are not available. Good walking shoes and sandals should be brought with you. It is advisable to bring some warmer clothing for trips you may wish to take to the interior or other mountainous countries in South America.