Dimar Authorizes Intervention in El Laguito, Unlocking Project to Recover Cartagena Tourist Sector

The recovery of El Laguito, a prominent tourist area in Cartagena, has overcome a significant administrative hurdle with the official authorization from the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (Dimar). Dimar has granted the Governorate of Bolívar the go-ahead to intervene in maritime public use assets, paving the way for the first phase of a comprehensive recovery project.

This authorization, formalized by Resolution 0300 on June 4, 2026, permits intervention on beaches, intertidal lands, and other spaces under Dimar's jurisdiction. These areas are crucial for executing the project, which is valued at over 30 billion Colombian pesos (approximately $8.2 million USD). The signing of the handover act by the Cartagena Port Authority completes the necessary technical and legal steps to commence work.

The project's first stage focuses on transforming the El Laguito lagoon's surroundings through urban, environmental, and landscape rehabilitation. Plans include adapting approximately 35,000 square meters of beaches, constructing terrestrial and stilted pedestrian walkways around the lagoon, a pedestrian crossing over the interconnection channel, and new parking areas. The Governorate asserts these efforts will restore deteriorated public spaces and enhance the appeal of one of Cartagena's most visited sectors.

Dimar stated that the authorization followed months of rigorous studies, including engineering designs, georeferenced plans, bathymetric studies, and legal reviews, ensuring compliance with environmental, maritime, and administrative regulations. The process also included public participation and analysis of observations before the final approval.

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Dimar authorized the intervention of maritime assets to carry out the comprehensive recovery of El Laguito.