Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta Birdwatching from Santa Marta

Two white egrets are foraging in a waterway overgrown with green vegetation, one standing on a log and the other wading.

A large flock of black birds in the water, with some birds flying above them against a bright blue sky.

A group of cormorants perched on a submerged tree branch in a lake, with lush green vegetation in the background.

Three people are on a small boat in the water, with trees in the background and a buoy in the water to the left of the boat.

A vibrant scene unfolds with colorful stilt houses dotting the water under a cloudy sky, creating a picturesque waterside village.

A bird is perched on a branch surrounded by lush green vegetation, with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds in the background.

A large flock of birds is swimming in the water under a pale sky.

A serene landscape featuring a tranquil river reflecting the clear blue sky, surrounded by lush green vegetation and trees along the banks.

Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
Product code: PQMBNN

Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta Birdwatching from Santa Marta

A designated Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, is the largest of the swampy marshes in Colombia. Its main ecosystems are the mangrove areas, floodplains, and coastal lagoons, and has an area of about 280 km2, making it the most important coastal lagoon of the country.

On this tour, explore the river mouths that descend from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta that hosts more than 80 species of aquatic and terrestrial birds. Board a boat and cruise into the interior of the Ciénaga Grande, encountering birds like Chauna Chavarri, Guacharaca, Night Heron, and more. You will also pass by on-stilts villages of the lagoon before enjoying a sumptuous lunch in Ciénaga. Your fun day out in nature ends with a transfer back to your Santa Marta hotel at around 2-3 PM.