Objectives: We characterize the herpetofauna and determine their spatial distribution at the campus of Magdalena University. Methodology: The study was conducted by the method of Visual encounter surveys starting from 9:00-12:00, 16:00 to 18:00, 19:00 to 21:00 hours, during dry and rainy season. We also installed two pitfall traps with an interception barrier in the recovering forest trying to capture as many species as possible. Results: Between April 2011 and April 2013 we recorded 39 species, seven species of amphibians and 32 species of reptiles distributed in three and 14 families respectively, on the campus of the University of Magdalena, Santa Marta, Colombia. Conclusions: The records of these species document the importance of dry forest remnants for the conservation of amphibians and reptiles populations on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, mainly of this remnant within the town, to become islands of conservation in the city of Santa Marta.