6 Animals and Flowers Bursting with Color in a New Jungle Mural in Colombia

May 2, 2025
By Vidar
Split image showing two sides of a vibrant mural in Barcelona, Colombia. On the left, a close-up of an ocelot's face with lifelike fur patterns and expressive amber eye, surrounded by bright orange petals and a colorful jungle background. On the right, the corner of the building features a green and yellow bird in flight, surrounded by lush tropical leaves in deep reds, purples, and greens, with soft mountains and clouds in the background.

In Barcelona, Colombia, a massive new mural wraps around a building like a living jungle tapestry. Painted by artists Nauta and Juan Carlos Salcedo A, the mural features a spectacled bear, ocelot, tanagers, poison dart frogs, and giant blooms of tropical flowers. The vibrant details stretch across multiple facades, blending vivid wildlife and plant life native to the region. You’ll also spot lush palms and layered mountains in the background. This photo series takes you through each corner of the building, showcasing the biodiversity brought to life on its walls.

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Detailed mural of an ocelot's face with sharp fur textures and golden eyes, surrounded by tropical flowers and palm trees against a vibrant jungle backdrop, painted on a building wall in Barcelona, Colombia.

Ocelot and Palms — Barcelona, Colombia

The central wall of the building features a close-up of an ocelot with intense amber eyes, framed by oversized orange flowers. In the background, palm trees and stylized hills add a layered landscape effect in tones of red, green, and blue.


Wide-angle view of a building mural showing two tropical birds, one perched and one flying, surrounded by multicolored leaves and lush vegetation, creating a deep jungle illusion.

Jungle Birds — Barcelona, Colombia

On the side of the building, two Colombian bird species are shown perched and mid-flight among dense green and red foliage. The perspective curves with the wall, creating an immersive rainforest canopy.


Mural of a spectacled bear looking forward with lifelike fur details, framed by brightly colored flowers and native highland plants, part of a larger building mural in Colombia.

Spectacled Bear — Barcelona, Colombia

A spectacled bear peeks from behind bright red-orange flowers and native Colombian frailejón plants. The bear’s fur is intricately painted, emphasizing its expressive eyes and signature facial markings.


Rear wall mural of a tanager bird flying toward a perched striped bird amid large tropical leaves and glowing forest textures, creating a nighttime jungle atmosphere.

Tanager Birds — Barcelona, Colombia

On the back of the building, a tanager in green and yellow hovers mid-air, facing a striped bird perched on a branch. Monstera leaves and layered foliage fill the scene, giving it a glowing forest floor effect.


Mural segment showing two vividly colored poison dart frogs below a blue-feathered bird, surrounded by fiery red and yellow leaves, painted on a Colombian building facade.

Poison Dart Frogs — Barcelona, Colombia

Bright red and blue poison dart frogs sit below a striking blue bird. Surrounded by flame-like tropical leaves and yellow-orange blossoms, this section pops with contrast and sharp details.


Panoramic view of a full-building mural with an artist standing in front, showcasing an ocelot, bear, tropical birds, frogs, and flowers painted across the entire facade in Barcelona, Colombia.

Full View — Barcelona, Colombia

From a distance, the mural’s scale becomes clear. The building’s length is fully transformed into a wraparound artwork, with the artist standing proudly at the center of it all.


This mural turns an ordinary structure into a visual celebration of Colombian biodiversity. With every corner alive with detail, it reminds viewers how public art can merge nature and architecture into something unforgettable.


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