The Salinas de Galerazamba (Galerazamba Salt Flats) they are a beautiful Pink Sea product of a natural phenomenon, located in the municipality of Santa Catalina, between Cartagena and Barranquilla.
The Pink Sea occurs due to a natural phenomenon derived from the high saline concentration in the waters. When it rains, the water drops break the salt granules and create this phenomenon; Likewise, the sea has halophilic microalgae that produce beta carotene, creating environments of high salinity and luminosity, resulting in this beautiful natural phenomenon.
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Something that you should keep in mind is that the Galerazamba Salt Flats are not a spa, the main attraction of this place is the beauty of the natural phenomenon that creates the Pink Sea, visitors usually go to appreciate the phenomenon and take beautiful souvenir photographs, it is a place of special visit for photographic studies of special dates such as weddings, quinceañeras, etc.
What is the Best time to visit the Galerazamba Salt Flats?
The best times to visit this tourist site is from December to April since it is the time when the phenomenon is shown with greatest intensity, giving a very intense pink color, the phenomenon is repeated from August to September.
You can visit the Galerazamba Salt Flats in other months but you will not be able to appreciate this phenomenon in its great splendor.
How to get to Salinas de Galerazamba?
You can get to the Galerazamba Salt Flats 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 point, you will notice that it is signposted; From there you must take a “motorcycle taxi” that will take you to the salt flats for only $4,000 pesos (it will take 10 to 15 minutes to get there).
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There are also taxi services that take you from Cartagena to the salt flats for a value of $150,000 pesos and they wait for you as long as it takes you there, normally that time varies between 1 and 2 hours. It is important that you know that the time you will stay in the Galerazamba Salt Flats is mostly for taking photos, since it is not a beach for bathing or doing water sports. The advantage of going by taxi is that several passengers can go together and they all pay for the service.
Where are the Galerazamba Salt Flats located?
They are located in the town of Galerazamba in the Municipality of Santa Catalina, 1 hour from Cartagena and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Barranquilla.
What is the entrance fee to the Galerazamba Salt Flats?
The cost of entry to the Galerazamba Salt Flats is $5,000 pesos per person, with which you get a tour guide service and full access to the facilities.
What is the entry time to the Galerazamba Salt Flats?
The entry time is:
• Monday to Friday: 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekends and holidays: 8:00a.m.
Tips for visiting the Salinas
• Something that you may be interested in knowing is that from the Galerazamba Salt Flats you can reach the Totumo volcano in just 15 minutes.
• Wear clothing that covers you enough but is cool, use sunscreen, glasses and caps; It is a place with a high concentration of heat and also its extremely saline breeze, which can affect your eyesight or your skin.
• Don't forget to stay hydrated, due to the high concentration of salt.
• Avoid bringing small children, since the climate is not very comfortable for them; also because they will be bored when they see that they cannot bathe or play; But in case you decide to wear them, protect them well from the sun and wind.
• Bring a very good camera, the main attraction of this place is to take a perfect souvenir photo, so a very good camera is mandatory.
