Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca
A mangrove and marsh reserve east of the Magdalena River, home to over a hundred bird species, with a highway running through it and walkways for birdwatching.
Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca lies between the Magdalena River mouth and the Great Swamp of Santa Marta. It is an important mangrove wetland on Colombia’s Caribbean coast and a wetland of international importance. It is home to herons, spoonbills, kingfishers, and more than a hundred other bird species, as well as caimans. The Caribbean coastal highway between Barranquilla and Santa Marta runs through the park, where you can stop at a visitor station and walk the wooden boardwalks into the mangroves. It is about half an hour’s drive from Barranquilla, so bring plenty of mosquito repellent.
Opening hours
Approx. open during the day (check with national park office)
Nearby sights
- Ventana de Campeones
- Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino
- Paseo de Bolívar
- Museo del Caribe
- Antigua Aduana
- Carnaval de Barranquilla
- Shakira Statue
- Casa del Carnaval