Salinas of Galerazamba is a beautiful and colorful pink sea, located between Cartagena and Barranquilla; it is a destination worth knowing.
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Where is Salinas of Galerazamba?
Specifically it is located in the Galerazamba district, Santa Catalina Bolívar; from Cartagena it takes 1 hour to arrive and from Barranquilla 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Other information that may interest you is that Salinas de Galerazamba is only 15 minutes from El Totumo Volcano, so you can visit other tourist destinations in Colombia during that tour.
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How to get to Salinas de Galerazamba?
As mentioned earlier, you can go to the Salinas de Galerazamba from Barranquilla or Cartagena. In both cities you must go to the transport terminal and take a bus to Galerazamba, the ticket costs between $ 20,000 and $ 22,000 pesos
Whether you go by bus or private car, the entry of vehicles is only allowed to a certain extent, you will notice that it is signposted; from there you must take a “motorcycle taxi” that will bring you to the salt for only $ 4,000 pesos (it will take 10 to 15 minutes to arrive).
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Go to Salinas by taxi from Cartagena
There are also taxi services that take you from Cartagena to the salt flats, it cost $ 150,000 pesos and wait for you the time you take there, normally that time varies between 1 and 2 hours. It is important that you know that the time you will stay in the Salinas de Galerazamba is more than anything to take photos, since it is not a beach to swim or do water sports. The advantage of going by taxi is that several passengers can go together and pay for the service.
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Why are the Salinas de Galerazamba pink?
The pink sea is given by a natural phenomenon derived from the great concentration of saline in the waters. When the rain falls, the drops of water break the salt granules and create this phenomenon. The sea also has halophilic microalgae that produce beta carotene, creating environments of high salinity and luminosity.
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Entrance to the Salinas
For the entrance to the Salinas de Galerazamba a small contribution of $ 5,000 pesos per person is given, with which you obtain a tour guide service. The admission schedule is from 9:00 a.m. at 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m
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You must know…
Before deciding to go to this destination, contact the Bolívar Institute of Culture and Tourism, as Salinas de Galerazamba is a very careful and preserved site due to the economic activity that takes place in it (the exploitation of salt).
Salinas of Galerazamba is not a seaside resort, it is a place that many are going to know because of the curiosity aroused by being pink. It is ideal for professionals who wish to carry out photographic studies, for example marriages, quinceañeros and other important moments.
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Tips to go to the Salinas de Galerazamba
– Wear clothes that cover you enough but are cool, use sunscreen, glasses and caps; it is a place with a lot of heat concentration and also its extremely saline breeze which can affect your eyesight or your skin.
– Don’t forget to stay hydrated.
– Avoid taking small children to the place, since the weather is not very comfortable for them; also because they will get bored to see that they cannot swim or play. In case you decide to take them, protect them well from the sun and wind.
– Without a doubt, take a very good camera, you will have enviable photos for life.
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The best date to go to the Salinas de Galerazamba
From December to April is the time with the highest intensity of pink in the sea, the phenomenon is repeated from August to September. If you go in other months you will also appreciate its color but not with great intensity.
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