Puerto Colombia Pier
Muelle de Puerto Colombia
A seaside town about 20 km northwest of Barranquilla, whose historic pier, built in 1888, was once Colombia’s gateway to the world.
The old pier at Puerto Colombia was built in 1888 and was once one of the longest piers in the world. From the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, large numbers of European and Middle Eastern immigrants landed in Colombia here. The pier later fell into disuse and partly collapsed in 2009, but it has since been rebuilt as a tourist pier where you can walk out over the sea to watch the sunset. The town has a seaside promenade, seafood restaurants, and beaches, and it is a weekend destination for Barranquilla residents. It can be combined with nearby Salgar Castle, about 30–40 minutes by taxi from the city.
Opening hours
All day (pier hours as posted on site)
Nearby sights
- Castillo de Salgar
- Ciénaga de Mallorquín Ecopark
- Ventana al Mundo
- Bocas de Ceniza
- Barrio El Prado & Hotel El Prado
- La Cueva
- Barranquilla Zoo
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Mary Queen