La Boquilla
An Afro-Colombian fishing village north of the airport. Take a canoe through a mangrove tunnel and watch fishermen cast their nets.
La Boquilla lies about 7 kilometers north of the Old Town. It is a seaside village of Afro-descendant fishing families, and its beach is lined with seafood shacks. The most popular activity is riding a small wooden boat through mangrove waterways for about one to two hours to see herons, crabs, and fishermen demonstrating traditional cast-net fishing. You can book a guide through a local cooperative. A taxi takes about 15–20 minutes. Agree on the price and itinerary before setting off, and expect many beach vendors.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Convento de la Popa
- Casa Museo Rafael Núñez
- Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
- Las Bóvedas
- Monument to the Old Shoes
- Monument to India Catalina
- Bazurto Market
- San Diego