Malecones impulsan la transformación turística y urbana del Caribe colombiano

diciembre 22, 2025

TL;DR

The Colombian Caribbean is undergoing urban and tourism transformation with major public space projects in Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Riohacha.
Colombia received a record 6.7 million non-resident visitors in 2024, an 8.5% increase from the previous year.
The tourism sector's economic contribution reached its highest level since 2015 in 2023, valued at $33.2 trillion.
Barranquilla's Gran Malecón del Río, over five kilometers long, has revitalized the city's relationship with the Magdalena River, creating recreational, cultural, and commercial spaces.
The Gran Malecón del Río project added over 280,000 square meters of public space, including 15,000 square meters of green areas, and spurred significant urban development and job creation.
Cartagena is developing the Gran Malecón del Mar, a five-kilometer project to connect the city with its coastline and enhance its tourism offerings.
Cartagena received 851,087 foreign non-resident tourists in 2024, a 56.3% increase since 2022, accounting for 75% of international arrivals in the Colombian Caribbean.
Riohacha is constructing a new malecon over two kilometers long, incorporating recreational, commercial, and green areas, with an estimated investment of $70 billion.
These malecon projects integrate urban planning, local identity, economic development, and environmental respect to boost tourism in the region.

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