Malecón del Río
Where Barranquilla meets the Río Magdalena
3.4 mi (5.5 km) along Colombia's most important river — food, culture, and sunsets you won't forget.
4 stops to explore
Puerta de Oro
The convention center where the Malecón begins. Here you'll find the pier for river boat rides and a lineup of food trucks.
- Snap a photo at the amphitheater
- Take in the Río Magdalena from the pier
- Hop on the 'La Mita' boat ride (optional)
- Connect with the RíoBus Karakalí
Caimán del Río
The Malecón's food hub: a market of restaurants serving up the best of Caribbean cooking with river views.
- Have fresh seafood for lunch
- Try coconut rice
- Sip a tropical cocktail
- Catch live music (weekends)
Luna del Río
Colombia's largest Ferris wheel, opened in 2023 over the Gran Malecón. It spins up 360° views of Barranquilla, the river, and — on a clear day — the Caribbean Sea.
- Ride the wheel (air-conditioned cabins)
- Shoot panoramic photos
- Watch the sunset from up top
- VIP romantic experience available
Aleta del Tiburón
The Malecón's architectural icon. This 82-foot (25 m) structure has the best river views around and doubles as the favorite meeting spot for locals.
- Photos from the lookout
- Watch the sunset over the river
- Feel the breeze off the Río Magdalena
- Snap a photo with the sculpture
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