Baru Island

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Aerial panorama view of Playa Blanca Isla Baru white sand beach turquoise blue ocean water Cartagena Colombia South America
Aerial panorama view of Playa Blanca Isla Baru white sand beach turquoise blue ocean water Cartagena Colombia South America
Lovely couple celebrating in a bungalow balcony in the middle if a village in nature.
Playa Blanca 🇨🇴
Playa Blanca a few hours from Cartagena. Stay in one of the many beach hostels and fall asleep to the sound of the waves 🏝

Where to stay in Baru Island

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Ararca

When in Ararca, you can plan a visit to San Fernando Fort and Blanca Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ararca
Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena Bolívar
The price is €318 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
€318
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (650 reviews)
Everything was great, the hotel, the staff was really friendly. My only complaint, and I felt cheated, not to say robbed, was the boat trip they offered me to the Rosario Islands. I paid $1,000 for nothing, a complete rip-off. I complained several times at reception and to the concierges, and they ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Decameron Baru - All inclusive

Decameron Baru - All inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Baru Kilometro 7 sector Portonaito Cartagena Bolivar
Stay at this beach resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and National Aviary of Colombia ...
7.8/10 Good! (395 reviews)
The rooms spacious and had all I needed. Very friendly staff and great place.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Decameron Baru - All inclusive
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is €155 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€155
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,510 reviews)
Very nice place to stay. I’m so glad to stayed here for my vacation

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
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SUNSET BEACH

SUNSET BEACH

2.5 out of 5
Playa tranquila Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this beach cabin in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Popular attractions Blanca Beach and National ...
8/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Don’t go any where around this place, everywhere is the same, dirty and old places

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

SUNSET BEACH
Incredible 4BR Villa With Ocean View in Calablanca

Incredible 4BR Villa With Ocean View in Calablanca

2 out of 5
Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this villa in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and beach are located nearby.
Incredible 4BR Villa With Ocean View in Calablanca
EcoHotel Hector

EcoHotel Hector

2 out of 5
Isla de Baru Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this beach cottage in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Blanca Beach and National ...
EcoHotel Hector
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

This was one of my favorite pictures from my trip to Cartagena. We hired a guide for the day and he took us out to this bird sanctuary. We would have never found this place or even have stopped had it not been for our guide. It ended up being one of my favorite things from the trip. #ontheroad

National Aviary of Colombia

Enjoy an outing to National Aviary of Colombia during your stay in Cartagena.

National Aviary of Colombia
Playa Blanca 🇨🇴

Blanca Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blanca Beach during your trip to Cartagena?

Blanca Beach
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Bocagrande Beach

3.5/5(4 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bocagrande Beach
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center "Julio César Turbay Ayala" reflected in the water

Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

4/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Cartagena de Indias Convention Center during your trip to Cartagena. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
Carribean landscape on Isla Grande, Rosario Archipelago, Colombia, South America

Isla Grande Beach

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Isla Grande Beach during your travels in Rosario Islands? You can seek out the snorkelling spots in this relaxing area.

Isla Grande Beach
View to Torre de Reloj

Clock Tower

4/5(7 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cartagena when you stop by Clock Tower. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Clock Tower

Things to do

Cartagena Island Hopping : 5-Stop Rosario Island Tour with Lunch

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

€57
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch
Cartagena ATV Tour

Cartagena ATV Tour

€114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cartagena ATV Tour
Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

€98
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience
Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket

Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket

€22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket
Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

€17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

€51
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
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