Bocas de Ceniza
Where the Magdalena, Colombia’s largest river, flows into the Caribbean Sea; ride a small train along the breakwater to where river and sea meet.
Bocas de Ceniza is the mouth of the Magdalena River, where muddy brown river water meets the blue Caribbean and forms a distinct dividing line. From La Playa neighborhood, you can take the rickety “Puerto Mocho” train, a motorbike-towed carriage run by locals, along a breakwater about 7 km long, passing fishing settlements and mangroves. At the end there are small fishermen’s restaurants serving fried fish. The roads are basic, the winds are strong, and the waves are rough, so take care, bring cash and sun protection. The round trip takes about half a day.
Opening hours
Approx. daytime operation (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Ciénaga de Mallorquín Ecopark
- Ventana al Mundo
- Gran Malecón del Río
- Barranquilla Zoo
- Shakira Statue
- Barrio El Prado & Hotel El Prado
- Castillo de Salgar
- Casa del Carnaval