Movitur

Movitur is a system of floating interchange docks designed to enhance mobility within Buenaventura. The docks are strategically configured to facilitate seamless transfers between multiple modes of transportation -including land, maritime, and riverine systems- through modular arrangements tailored to the specific operational requirements of each mode. These modules incorporate essential facilities such as ticket offices, seating areas, turnstiles, lighting, and other support infrastructure to ensure efficient and user-friendly operation.

Buenaventura serves as the principal maritime port of Colombia’s Pacific Region, handling nearly 60 % of the country’s import and export cargo. In addition, its proximity to bays, beaches, and protected natural areas endows the region with considerable ecological value, making it particularly attractive for ecotourism. Within this context, the Movitur vision concept underscores the importance for COTECMAR of integrating Universal Design principles into its projects, thereby reinforcing its commitment to equitable, inclusive, and accessible mobility and tourism infrastructure.

A low-resolution prototype of the vision concept Movitur. The authors are Jeferson Avalo, Brayan Ortiz, Camila Ramos, and Yeimy Guerrero. The image was captured by Esteban Rios, and the model was created by Felipe Páez.