Aviario Nacional de Colombia

An absolutely unbelievable and unforgettable experience. Perhaps it gets busier here on the weekend but I went midweek and was baffled by how quiet it was, I had the place almost entirely to myself. I took an uber from Cartagena and had no problem organising one to take me back (they have WiFi at reception - this place is pretty remote), it was about an hour each way, about £50 round trip and worth every penny. You can go as part of an organised trip but they tend to bolt on beach club visits, going solo was so much more peaceful. Walking through the open air aviaries with the most stunning and fascinating species of birds was just mind blowing to me, and don’t get me started on the flamingo enclosure. I spent 20 minutes in there completely solo and it was surreal how incredible it was. I recommend this place 100%

Beautiful place to visit with your family or friends! The park has a great layout, allowing you to see various types of birds. There's an incredible variety – you'll love it! One tip: wear comfortable clothing so you can walk and enjoy the birds. Parking is available, and there's a cafeteria on site (no restaurant, though). It's a must-visit destination – the birds are truly amazing.

Unmissable for any nature lovers! The park was a very unassuming place at first glance but as you progress through it's just incredible and gets better and better. A seemingly unending whirlwind of thousands of beautiful birds most of which I've never seen before, and wherever safe they put you right in with them so they're flying all round - and ideal for taking great photos! Highlights: toucans, spoonbilled rosarios, flamingos, harpy eagle, falcons, woodoeckers. And all that's before you get to the show! This is a chance for the devoted and friendly staff to show off some of their best animals, that flew all around and was greatly enjoyable. The show is Spanish- language only (fine for me as I speak Spanish) but it didn't spoil the experience of my non-Spanish speaking wife either. She raven-ed about it for days. They also told us about all the great restoration and protection work the park performs and funds. Great signage to identify all of the birds and plants. Well spaced comfort breaks (ice creams, drinks etc. all at reasonable prices). Luggage storage also very cheap and secure. Great gift shop. Can't recommend enough!

One of the highlights of my trip to Cartagena! Since childhood I wanted to see the Ara and Tucano, the green parrots and the flamingos, but today I saw more than this. I would say maybe 70% or even more of the birds run freely, just some are in big cages ( exception the acvila because this bird needs the sky to fly free). The birds are in good condition, they enjoy the care, the food and the tourist attention. Happy I got to see the birds exposition, they have daily at 11: 30 am and 3:30 pm, for 20 minutes or so. I really enjoy the experience ( even as an adult). Amazing place! I definitely recommend it! ❤️ Thank you , Colombia!

I absolutely loved visiting Aviário Nacional! The ticket was included with my tour that I booked from TripAdvisor which also included Playa Blanca. I spent around 2h there, and honestly it flew by.. I could’ve easily stayed there 2h more watching birds all day lol I came to the conclusion that when I get older, birdwatching will become a habit of mine 😂

It's a beautiful place! Not only because of the diversity of birds but also because the location is very well preserved and the animals look very well taken care of! It's definitely a play worth visiting!! :)

I loved everything about my experience here. You see SO MANY birds while walking through the whole place. From peacocks to tanagers, harpy eagles, ibises, owls, and flamingoes. If you love birdwatching like me, you’ll have a blast. Take your time and enjoy the whole experience :)

I visited whilst staying in Cartagena. I mostly went to see the flamingos, but I was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the park and the variety of birds. The park is very well kept and I particularly liked how close you could get to the birds. The park has a lot of walk through averies, so the birds are flying around you. You can also get close to the flamingos with no barriers, which is great for photos. The park also puts on two shows a day. I went to the afternoon show, and it was impressive how they got the various birds to fly around the stage and into the audience. Worth a visit if you fancy a break from the beach. The park also has a lot of shelter from the sun and good amenities.