Ciénaga de Mallorquín Ecopark
Ecoparque Ciénaga de Mallorquín
A mangrove lagoon in the northwest of the city with newly built boardwalks, a birdwatching tower, and a kayak dock where herons and ospreys can be seen.
Mallorquín Swamp is a mangrove lagoon on the western side of the Magdalena River mouth. Long polluted and encroached upon, it has in recent years been transformed by the city into an ecological park, with several kilometers of elevated wooden boardwalks, a birdwatching tower, and docks for water activities. Visitors can walk through the mangroves, paddle a kayak, or watch herons, pelicans, ospreys, and other waterbirds. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times, so bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent. It is not far from the Ventana al Mundo and can be visited on the same day as Bocas de Ceniza.
Opening hours
Approx. Tue–Sun, open during the day
Nearby sights
- Ventana al Mundo
- Barranquilla Zoo
- Gran Malecón del Río
- Barrio El Prado & Hotel El Prado
- Shakira Statue
- La Cueva
- Casa del Carnaval
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Mary Queen