Among her published works of poetic prose are the selection of Poemas de maternidad, with a prologue by Gabriela Mistral; Lecturas para niños and Geografía iluminada. De la Rosa wrote short stories, poems, plays, news stories, and portraits of regional customs. In spite of her contributions to the culture of Barranquilla, de la Rosa has been an underappreciated author in Colombia. As one of the most important historical personalities of the Caribbean, she stood out for the masterfulness and spontaneity of her writing and her prestigious work of theater produced in Europe and Colombia.