Puerto Colombia: beaches, pier, and how to get there from Barranquilla
Puerto Colombia, about 20 km from Barranquilla, was the great port of Colombian Caribbean at the end of the 19th century. Today it is the closest beach destination to the city, with its historic pier and Castillo de Salgar. Reach Barranquilla by bus with Marsol.
Puerto Colombia in summary
The essentials for planning your bus trip with Marsol to Barranquilla.
$40,000
Ticket from Cartagena (COP)
2 h 30 min
By bus from Cartagena
32
Daily departures from Marsol to this destination
Why travel with Marsol
Official tickets
Direct purchase on the Marsol site, no intermediaries.
Several departures a day
Check the schedules for each route and choose the one that suits you best.
Marsol offices in each city
Departures and arrivals for these routes are at Transportes Marsol offices.
Book online
Choose your departure and book in a few steps from any device.
How to get to Puerto Colombia by bus
Daily buses from Transportes Marsol. Schedules and prices may change; confirm them when booking. The bus arrives in Barranquilla; from there, continue to Puerto Colombia as explained below.
Arrival and how to get around
Where the Marsol bus drops you off and how to continue your journey.
Arrival by bus: Barranquilla
Transportes Marsol Office
Calle 93 47-13, Barranquilla, Atlántico
How to get to Puerto Colombia from Barranquilla
From the Marsol office in Barranquilla, Puerto Colombia is about 30-40 minutes by taxi or on the intermunicipal buses that head to the coast.
What to do in Puerto Colombia
- Puerto Colombia Pier: the historic pier, partially reconstructed and open for walking
- Castillo de San Antonio de Salgar: a 19th-century customs house on Salgar beach
- Beaches: Pradomar, Salgar, Sabanilla, and Puerto Velero
- Puerto Velero: water sports like kitesurfing
- Fish and seafood: restaurants by the sea
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Puerto Colombia Pier: Kamilokardona (CC BY-SA 3.0); Castillo de Salgar: Olay.alvarez (CC BY-SA 3.0); Barranquilla, 20 km away: IAmJesusDavid (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Colombia
Answers to the most common questions before travelling.
Travel to Puerto Colombia with Marsol
Official tickets, purchased online, from $40,000 COP. Seats are limited during high season: book in advance.