This photo taken on Jan. 3, 2025 shows a square near the pier of Puerto Colombia, Colombia.

Construction of Puerto Colombia began in 1888 and the city's pier was put to use in 1893. Puerto Colombia went through gradual decline with the development of the nearby Port of Barranquilla, and its pier was officially decommissioned in 1943.

In the past decade or so, the Colombian government has renovated parts of the city's eroded pier. The city thus found renewed vitality as its historical, cultural and tourism values were further explored. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengping)

People enjoy their leisure time at the seaside in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, Jan. 3, 2025.

Construction of Puerto Colombia began in 1888 and the city's pier was put to use in 1893. Puerto Colombia went through gradual decline with the development of the nearby Port of Barranquilla, and its pier was officially decommissioned in 1943.

In the past decade or so, the Colombian government has renovated parts of the city's eroded pier. The city thus found renewed vitality as its historical, cultural and tourism values were further explored. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengping)

A tourist walks past a photographer statue in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, Jan. 3, 2025.

Construction of Puerto Colombia began in 1888 and the city's pier was put to use in 1893. Puerto Colombia went through gradual decline with the development of the nearby Port of Barranquilla, and its pier was officially decommissioned in 1943.

In the past decade or so, the Colombian government has renovated parts of the city's eroded pier. The city thus found renewed vitality as its historical, cultural and tourism values were further explored. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengping)

Tourists look at the statue of a Chinese woman in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, Jan. 3, 2025.

Construction of Puerto Colombia began in 1888 and the city's pier was put to use in 1893. Puerto Colombia went through gradual decline with the development of the nearby Port of Barranquilla, and its pier was officially decommissioned in 1943.

In the past decade or so, the Colombian government has renovated parts of the city's eroded pier. The city thus found renewed vitality as its historical, cultural and tourism values were further explored. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengping)

Tourists sit next to a sailor statue in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, Jan. 3, 2025.

Construction of Puerto Colombia began in 1888 and the city's pier was put to use in 1893. Puerto Colombia went through gradual decline with the development of the nearby Port of Barranquilla, and its pier was officially decommissioned in 1943.

In the past decade or so, the Colombian government has renovated parts of the city's eroded pier. The city thus found renewed vitality as its historical, cultural and tourism values were further explored. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengping)

This photo taken on Jan. 3, 2025 shows a view of the pier of Puerto Colombia, Colombia.

Construction of Puerto Colombia began in 1888 and the city's pier was put to use in 1893. Puerto Colombia went through gradual decline with the development of the nearby Port of Barranquilla, and its pier was officially decommissioned in 1943.

In the past decade or so, the Colombian government has renovated parts of the city's eroded pier. The city thus found renewed vitality as its historical, cultural and tourism values were further explored. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengping)