Barranquilla: clearing in by boat
Port of entry of Colombia.
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
- VHF
- 16
Good to know
Agent mandatory for the port captain (DIMAR); health, ICA, immigration and customs through the agent.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
Capitanía de Puerto de Barranquilla (DIMAR, CP03)
Harbour office
Opening hours : Lun-ven 7h30-12h et 13h-16h30
VHF : 16
Entry only through an agent; the Magdalena river approach is reported as difficult.
Marina Puerto Velero (agent pour Barranquilla)
Agent
VHF : 08
Marina about 25 nm SW of Barranquilla acting as agent for its guests; in Barranquilla itself call Port Control on VHF 16.
Directions
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Sources
This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.