PRACTICAL WANDERLUST
Ready for an unforgettable island escape? Get off the beaten path in Cartagena, Colombia and explore the stunning beaches of Playa Blanca and Isla Baru.
Take advantage of this Caribbean paradise and plan the ultimate getaway with our comprehensive travel guide!
If you’re looking to spend the day on Playa Blanca, you can head straight from Cartagena to Playa Blanca. You can book a ferry or shuttle, or take a taxi or moto-taxi. You can also book a day tour, like this one.
The best thing to do on Isla Baru is to hit the beach, obviously. This quiet private beach can be found just past the mangroves at Playa Manglares, the best hotel on Isla Baru, Cartagena, Colombia!
There are plenty of places to eat and drink near the beach, but bring cash to pay for them (and any vendors who offer you something tempting).
Situated on Isla Barú, about an hour outside of Cartagena de las Indias in Colombia, is Playa Manglares. The beautiful resort is located on the shores of the mangrove forest at Barbacoa Bay.
The first thing we saw upon entering our room was a gigantic outdoor shower. Picture a waterfall shower-head in a massive ceramic tiled tub built above the treetops in a stunning, open-air bathroom.