Ibis

Ibis is a mobility system designed to enable tourists to access the San Cipriano Natural Reserve in a safe and regulated manner, ensuring controlled visitor capacity while minimizing ecological impact. The system is based on a lightweight electric train, complemented by designated stations and dedicated rail infrastructure. The train is equipped with cushioned seating for up to 20 passengers, access to natural light, a circulation-based ventilation system, and a multi-information display, among other amenities intended to enhance comfort and safety.

San Cipriano, a natural reserve located near Buenaventura, is widely recognized for its crystal-clear rivers and rich biodiversity. At present, access to the reserve is primarily provided by informal, unregulated platforms adapted to run on rail tracks and powered by combustion engines, conditions that negatively affect both visitor safety and the overall organization and environmental management of the site. Within this vision concept, Ibis highlights an opportunity for COTECMAR to expand into the development of land-based mobility solutions in areas of high ecological value, emphasizing the importance of assessing environmental impacts from the earliest stages of the design process.

A low-resolution prototype of the vision concept Ibis. The authors are Laura Pantoja, Gabriela Londoño, and María Alejandra Amaya. The image was captured by Esteban Rios, and the model was created by Felipe Páez.