The Birding Route
150-plus species take flight between river, wetland, and sea
See why Barranquilla is a five-star layover for migratory birds on this route through the Ecoparque Ciénaga de Mallorquín.
4 stops to explore
Ecoparque Ciénaga de Mallorquín
Barranquilla's green lung — a coastal lagoon, mangroves, and wetlands protected as a Regional Integrated Management District (DRMI) under the CRA.
- Check in at the visitor center
- Browse the bird education gallery
- Pick up a trail map
- Find out which species are around that day
Mangrove Trail
A 0.5-mile (800 m) elevated boardwalk through the mangrove ecosystem, home to herons, seedeaters, and a mix of hummingbirds and migratory birds.
- Walk the elevated boardwalks
- Spot herons and pelicans
- Nature photography
- Identify native plant life
Birding Tower
A 36-foot (11 m) tower with sweeping views over the wetland — the spot for watching flamingos, ospreys, and pelicans in flight.
- Climb the observation tower
- Bird-watch through the telescopes
- Photograph birds in flight
- Keep a species count (checklist provided)
Puerto Mocho Beach
Where the wetland meets the sea — a quiet beach reached by the ecopark's electric train.
- Ride the electric train
- Swim in the Caribbean Sea
- Lunch on fresh fish
- Relax under the palm-thatched shelters
Official Birding Guide
Species, birding routes, migration season, and contacts for specialized guides across Atlántico.
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