Playa Blanca (Barú)
Playa Blanca, Isla Barú
A long white-sand beach with turquoise water on Barú Island. It is reachable by road or speedboat and is the most popular beach near Cartagena.
Barú Island lies about 45 kilometers south of Cartagena. It is connected by a bridge, and the drive takes about an hour. Boat tours to the Rosario Islands also stop here. The sand is white and the water is clear, making it good for snorkeling. Enjoy fried fish with coconut rice, or spend the night in simple huts and watch the stars. Weekends and public holidays bring large crowds and persistent vendors, so ask about prices for loungers and food before you consume anything. Some tour fares include an additional port tax.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Aviary of Colombia
- Fort of San Fernando de Bocachica
- Rosario Islands
- Bocagrande
- Naval Museum of the Caribbean
- Museum of Modern Art of Cartagena
- Bazurto Market
- San Pedro Claver Church