The Totumo volcano is located in Santa Catalina, Bolívar. This site is dedicated to ecological tourism so it is visited monthly by more than 1,500 tourists interested in taking the famous mud baths, because this volcanic cone is full of mud. This rocky formation has hardly 20 meters of elevation for what the visitor is facilitated the access to the mouth of the volcano.
HOW TO GET TO THE TOTUMO VOLCANO, BOLÍVAR?
The Totumo Volcano is located exactly in the village of Galerazamba, 40 kilometers from Cartagena. To get to the Totumo Volcano you must take a vehicle from Cartagena that takes the Via al Mar (Cartagena -Barranquilla). You can take it from the transport terminal in Cartagena, the trip takes approximately one hour. This bus will not take you directly to the Volcano, you must get off at the entrance of the Cienaga del Totumo and walk for 15 minutes until you reach the entrance of the Totumo Volcano.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE IN TOTUMO VOLCANO
It is recommended that for your visit to the Totumo Volcano you enter with a swimsuit and additional clothing change. The climate in this area of the country is warm, so it is preferable to use light clothing and sunscreen.
ATTRACTIONS IN TOTUMO VOLCANO
The Totumo Volcano is one of the attractions of Cartagena, since many visitors make a mandatory stop in this place. Travelers come to this mud volcano for its healing and relaxing properties. Inside the volcano you can take a mud bath that will relax you and also exfoliate your skin. Then you can go to the totumo swamp to take a refreshing bath.
GASTRONOMY IN BOLIVAR
In the vicinity of the Totumo Volcano you can enjoy a delicious lunch in the best style of the Colombian coast, with fish in any of its presentations.
Entrance Price
The entrance to the Totumo volcano costs approximately $10,000 COP per person.
