Discover the best school campus in Barranquilla
The campus of Colegio San José is a spacious, safe, and modern environment designed to support every stage of students’ development. Its sports areas, laboratories, green spaces, specialized classrooms, and gathering areas foster learning, creativity, and meaningful interaction. Every space has been thoughtfully created to inspire, challenge, and care, offering families an educational environment of high quality and deep human value.
Not just a school — an environment that inspires
Located next to the Mallorquín Lagoon and surrounded by tropical dry forest, Colegio San José offers a living campus where nature blends with spacious sports fields, recreational areas, and green spaces that encourage play, physical activity, and community life.
Birds of multiple species, iguanas, squirrels, and turtles enrich this unique environment, while our 1,380 solar panels —which supply 70% of our energy— reflect our commitment to sustainability. It is a welcoming, safe, and natural space where students learn, move, and grow in harmony with their surroundings.
Colegio San José – Society of Jesus
Vía 5 CUA – 175, Puerto Colombia.
Routes for easy access
1. From Barranquilla via Vía al Mar
Take Vía al Mar toward Puerto Colombia. Before reaching Universidad del Norte, turn at the entrance to Ciudad Mallorquín. From there, the signposted road will lead you directly to the School’s campus.
2. From the northern area (Buenavista / Villa Santos / Riomar)
Head through Calle 98 or Calle 100 to reach Vía al Mar. Drive past Universidad del Norte and continue for a few minutes until the turn toward Ciudad Mallorquín. The School’s entrance is just a few meters ahead.
3. From Puerto Colombia or the university corridor
Take Vía al Mar toward Barranquilla. After passing the Miramar and Ciudad Mallorquín area, follow the signs leading to Colegio San José, located very close to the roundabout at the entrance to the neighborhood.
Public Transportation
• Buses and metropolitan routes
Several routes that travel along Vía al Mar (Universidad del Norte – Ciudad Mallorquín area) allow passengers to get off near the main entrance.
• Taxis and mobility platforms
Services such as Uber, Didi, InDriver and local taxis can easily locate the School by entering “Colegio San José de Barranquilla” or selecting the institution directly on the map.
Spaces that invite students to learn, play, grow, and dream
Our classrooms are designed to offer active and stimulating learning experiences. From Kinder 3 onward, children enjoy spacious, sensory-rich, and bright environments where play, technology, and exploration strengthen their overall development.
In the upper grades, students learn in specialized environments: modern laboratories, technology rooms, university-style classrooms, and digital spaces that enhance critical thinking, research, and collaborative work.