Governor Yamil Arana reveals that another town in Bolívar could be a destination for luxury cruises
The governor of Bolívar, Yamil Arana Padauí, confirmed that AmaWaterways is evaluating the possibility of including a new stop on the route that its luxury ships offer along the Magdalena River: Magangué.
TL;DR
- AmaWaterways is considering Magangué as a new potential stop on its luxury cruise route along the Magdalena River.
- This evaluation was confirmed by the Governor of Bolívar, Yamil Arana Padauí, after a visit from the company's owners.
- The potential inclusion of Magangué is seen as a significant boost for the local economy, strengthening sectors like commerce, gastronomy, transport, cultural tourism, and crafts.
- The Malecón de Todos in Magangué is being developed as a strategic point for luxury cruise tourists, with the first phase to be delivered in February of the following year.
- AmaWaterways operates the luxury cruises AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodía on the Magdalena River, which resumed large-scale tourist navigation in 2025 after more than half a century.
- These cruises connect Cartagena and Barranquilla, with stops in towns like Santa Cruz de Mompox and Gambote, aiming to revitalize local economies and highlight Colombian Caribbean heritage.