- Location: Pueblojejo, Magdalena, Colombia
- Area: 48562 ha
- Composition: 43 islands
In the north of Colombia in the Caribbean Sea is Rosario - a group of islands, which in 1988 received the status of a national park . It includes more than 40 small islands, each of which is characterized by a picturesque and diverse nature .
In the north of Colombia in the Caribbean Sea is Rosario - a group of islands, which in 1988 received the status of a national park . It includes more than 40 small islands, each of which is characterized by a picturesque and diverse nature . Visit this paradise in order to appreciate the purity of its chic beaches, the beauty of the surrounding coral reefs and the richness of the land and underwater world.
Characteristics of Rosario
The archipelago is considered the main of 46 national parks of Colombia. It is the result of volcanic eruptions , because of which the earth's plate has risen above the water. Initially, these were bare uninhabited islands. Winds and birds brought to Rosario the seeds of the mainland plants, as a result of which mangroves and other forests began to grow here.
In the pre-Columbian era, the Caribbean Indians lived on the islands, which were engaged in fishing and shellfish gathering. A little later the archipelago again became uninhabited. The final development of the islands of Rosario began in the middle of the XX century with the arrival of fishermen from the island of Baru.
Currently, the area of the national park is 48562 ha. It is characterized by a mild tropical climate. The average annual air temperature on the islands of Rosario reaches + 25 ... + 28 ° C, and water + 24 ... + 28 ° C. Visibility even at great depth is 20-40 m, thanks to which the archipelago enjoys constant popularity among divers and fans of deep-sea diving.
The uniqueness of Rosario
The main reason why the archipelago was assigned the status of a national park is the protection and conservation of marine vegetation, mangrove forests, coral reefs and associated ecosystems. Now the most popular islands of the Rosario Archipelago are:
- Baru;
- Isla Grande;
- San Martín de Páharales;
- Isla del Incanto.
In its coral reefs, you can find a huge number of crabs, shrimp, snails and jellyfish. Exotic species of animals live in tropical forests and mangroves of Rosario.
Infrastructure Rosario
The archipelago includes both private and commercially developed islands. There are spa salons, beach bars, a maritime museum and an oceanarium. At guests' service Rosario has wide white beaches and comfortable hotels , the largest of which are:
- San Pedro de Majagua;
- Gente de Mar Resort;
- Cocoliso Island Resort;
- Coralina Island;
- Isla Del Sol.
In some of them, tourists can rent spacious rooms, in others - cozy bungalows. Depending on the infrastructure and location, the cost of living in Rosario hotels can fluctuate within $ 16-280. The archipelago is equipped with everything necessary for different types of recreation . Arriving here, you can take yourself with a drink of delicious tropical cocktails, tasting dishes from fresh fish and seafood, diving, snorkeling, swimming in the clear coastal waters, fishing or skating on a yacht.
How to get to Rosario?
The archipelago is located on the north coast of Colombia about 100 km from Cartagena . From this city to the islands of Rosario can be reached by small boats that are formed every morning at 8:00, and at 16:00 come back. Public transport runs on the Baru peninsula, which is connected to the capital of the department of Bolivar via motorways.
To Cartagena you can fly direct flights from Bogota . They fly several times a day and are carried out by airlines Avianca, LATAM and Easyfly. The flight lasts 2.5 hours. Lovers of land transport can travel from the capital to Cartagena on the roads number 25 and 45.