Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park

The 14,080-hectare national park incorporates marine systems, sedimentary beds, seagrass meadows, coral formations, mangroves, and coastal landscapes along the northern Colombian shore.

During the sixteenth century Spanish conquest, this area, known as El Portichuelo, served as an entry point for enslaved people into Colonial Colombia.

The protected area maintains strong connections with approximately 500 Wayuu indigenous residents who participated in establishing conservation guidelines for their ancestral territories.

Visitors need to arrange transportation from Riohacha to Uribia, followed by a four-hour journey across unpaved roads to reach this remote destination.

The northernmost national park of mainland South America features marine depths ranging from 3 to 20 meters, supporting populations of lobsters, shrimp, and various fish species.

Location: La Guajira Department

GPS coordinates: 12.11667,-72.03333

Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:31