AmaWaterways Makes History on the Magdalena River

Acclaimed novelist Gabriel García Márquez once described the Magdalena as the “River of Life;” any given day, cruising its waters will quickly prove why. The river basin today is home to 80% of Colombia’s population — a melting pot of Indigenous, European and African ancestry. At every port, expect to be awash in vibrant culture: There are more than 1,000 styles of music performed within its borders … earning it its other nickname, “The Land of a Thousand Rhythms.” This is, of course, to say nothing of the nature and wildlife that thrums and hums along the riverbank — the Magdalena basin harbors a richness of flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet. The serenades of Chauna chavaria might just finally convert you to devout birdwatching.