Highlights
- Visit the sea salt mines in Galerazamba and see their orange hue for yourself!
- Enjoy medicinal mud baths at the Totumo volcano.
- Lunch in La Boquilla, a picturesque fishing village.
- Explore the mangroves in a canoe guided by a local.
Description
The Galerazamba volcano and mangroves route visits two communities. The first is Galerazamba, the land of Catalina, the first woman to speak Spanish, where the open-air sea salt mines are located. These mines are owned by the Bank of the Republic because, in the past, salt was more valuable than gold and was the unit of measurement for bartering at the time. The water in the salt mines changes color depending on the weather, once a year. This activity is scheduled to last one hour.
Fifteen minutes later, we will arrive at the Totumo mud volcano, which is a diapir. Its mud has medicinal properties, and we will spend an hour and a half doing this activity. Members of the Lomita Arena community provide massage services, mud removal, and camera handling. Tips are voluntary.
Then our transportation will take you to the tip of the spout (fishing village) where we will have lunch and wait for the native tour guide who, in a canoe with a capacity for 4 people, will guide you on a tour through the mangrove roots with 100% pure oxygen and zero noise pollution. You will see birds, fish, raccoons, and crabs. You will attend a traditional fishing show with cast nets, then return to the starting point where transportation will take you back to your hotel. Please note the color of the salt flats: The pink or orange color of the salt flats appears during these times: December to April (strong color) in February and March; August to September (less intense).
✨ The color depends on the weather and the concentration of salt. This is a natural event, so we specify the dates so you can enjoy the experience as it really is. We have also added photos showing the high, low, and medium hues on the platform so you know what colors you will see during the tour.
Includes
Round-trip transportation Lunch Entrance to the salt flats Entrance to the Totumo Volcano Guided canoe ride through the mangroves Duration: 9am to 5pm
Please note about the color of the salt flats: The pink or orange color of the salt flats appears during these times: December to April (peak in February and March) August to September (less intense)
The color depends on the weather and the concentration of salt. This is a natural event, so we specify the dates so you can enjoy the experience as it really is. We have also added photos showing the high, low, and medium colors on the platform so you know what to expect during the tour. We will send you a message via WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm the details.
Important Information
- This is a shared tour with English and Spanish tour guides. It lasts from around 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will send you confirmation via WhatsApp one day before the activity.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
