Puerto Colombia, at the mouth of the Magdalena River, was for a long time the gateway through which thousands of migrants from Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean entered. That mix of cultures left its mark, but what really stands out about its people is their joy, their natural ingenuity, and their ability to turn any moment into a celebration and a gathering. The coastal people do not let difficulties get them down: they face them with humor, music, dance, and a positive energy that seems to come directly from the Caribbean Sea.