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destMenuItemPicto\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0322bc16\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"93\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0322bc16\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-carte.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"icon-carte\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-button gb-button-64cdb4c8 gb-button-text\">Map<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-9f05bb2e destSection\" id=\"postWhat\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7edfd080 destSectionContainer\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destTitle has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b490420ca7f8523916c0d1a8c9b61369\" id=\"cle\">KEY INFORMATION ABOUT ISLA GRANDE, COLOMBIA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center destIntro has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46640b8002db4dee0b83e9712dafa6a0\">For making smart choices quickly and effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f66c5a58 postItineraryBoxCarousel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e05addb2 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-337231d7 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cbc76cdaf1a02e753d8d91a83a7b4cb\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">GENERAL OVERVIEW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c01da3808a76ee1d2a887da99a4b53b7\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>I<\/strong>sla Grande is an unmatched island gem, ideal for an escape fro<\/span>m Cartagena.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a864533e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5758b743 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cdb815b5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cdb815b5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where is Isla Grande located<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2bee2c7a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2bee2c7a\">\n\n<p><strong>Isla Grande<\/strong> is a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-colombian-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92764\">Colombian island<\/a><\/strong> in the Bolivar department situated in the <strong>San Bernardo and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/rosario-islands-cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92765\">Rosario Corals National Natural Park<\/a><\/strong> on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/colombia-caribbean-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92766\">Caribbean coast<\/a><\/strong>, an hour by boat from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92767\">Cartagena de Indias<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Hotel-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hamaquero Hotel in Isla Grande - Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Hotel-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Hotel-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Hotel-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03a7c52c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32502fa0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-32502fa0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The story of Isla Grande<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d0c7c63\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d0c7c63\">\n\n<p>Formerly occupied by the <strong>Karib<\/strong> Indians, Isla Grande, along with many islands in the Rosario archipelago, came under Spanish rule during the <strong>Conquista<\/strong>. It was inhabited by runaway slaves (&#8220;marrons&#8221;) until the 19th century. In <strong>1977<\/strong>, the Colombian government created the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park to safeguard the extensive marine and terrestrial diversity of these two archipelagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d81f3b98 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3f0cf06 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c3f0cf06\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why visit Isla Grande<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e357eeb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e357eeb3\">\n\n<p>To me, Isla Grande means freedom and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming to Isla Grande means discovering <strong>dreamy<\/strong> landscapes, <strong>wandering<\/strong> through dense tropical vegetation, <strong>diving<\/strong> and <strong>snorkeling<\/strong> in crystal-clear waters, swimming among <strong>bioluminescent plankton<\/strong>, relaxing on private beaches, and escaping the crowds by staying <strong>overnight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Sol y Papaya Beach in Isla Grande Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribebean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-83429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a9c9a2f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e854ff63 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e854ff63\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit Isla Grande<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-69797e34\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-69797e34\">\n\n<p>The climate on Isla Grande is <strong>hot and humid year-round<\/strong>, with temperatures ranging from <strong>24\u00b0C to 31\u00b0C<\/strong>. The <strong>rainiest<\/strong> months are May, October, and November, but rain showers are rarely continuous and don&#8217;t last long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>December to April<\/strong>, the winds blow much more substantial, making the Caribbean Sea rougher and boat travel more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In truth, any month is good for visiting Isla Grande, as underwater <strong>visibility<\/strong> is always excellent. Personally, I prefer <strong>November<\/strong>, when you can almost have the island &#8220;to yourself.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid the <strong>high season<\/strong> (Holy Week, mid-December to mid-January) and, if possible, weekends and holidays, which are numerous in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sunset-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sunset-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sunset-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sunset-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7c201ad gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1ed92683 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1ed92683\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many days are enough to enjoy it fully<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ac4fd1a8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ac4fd1a8\">\n\n<p>To truly experience the beauty of this paradise island, I suggest staying at least <strong>2 nights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can&#8217;t stay overnight on Isla Grande\u2014which is a real <strong>pity<\/strong> in my opinion\u2014make sure to pick your day trip wisely, since you&#8217;ll only have a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best option would be to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92768\">rent a boat with friends<\/a><\/strong>, sail around Isla Grande (my favorite part of the Rosario archipelago), and choose a good seaside restaurant for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg\" alt=\"Catamaran Rosario Island Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast (2)\" class=\"wp-image-91821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4626f37\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-21105ef1 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"92769\">How to rent a boat<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90916390 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-11-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8b4b756 postItineraryBox us\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c86b1e0d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c87ca1306a776b7ea9c51a1a756a9d94\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Our secret to actually enjoying your Colombia vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb919e6128a2217dc926075b21747671\">AI and social media have turned travel into a frantic race. Everyone follows the same itineraries, rushes from one tourist spot to another for fear of &#8220;missing out,&#8221; without ever stopping to truly experience the country.<br><br>We refuse that for your Colombia trip. No more superficial, exhausting travel.<br><br>In 11 years of passionate exploration, we&#8217;ve meticulously handpicked our favorites\u2014places, experiences, hotels\u2014then organized them in a logical and optimized way. The goal? To give you beautiful, authentic experiences, away from the crowds, with minimal time wasted on transfers.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41dcd792\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-cd4814c3 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196562\"><strong>See our trips to Colombia<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0e2270c postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg\" alt=\"Barichara - Salto del mono\" class=\"wp-image-96577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a617df28 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-933c6bc6 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86fd6d38e9ad8acb1b7fca5243d2463f\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">THINGS TO DO IN Isla Grande<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c77d6d2adcd255ada82ab50ae9929c0b\">A few activities to enjoy between swims in the turquoise waters.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a48af8bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de9bae4b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f7404484 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f7404484\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Playing the explorer<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5457cfd1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5457cfd1\">\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t be afraid to explore the island on your own. Lovely trails winding through dense, lush vegetation will lead you to <strong>hidden beaches<\/strong> and to <strong>Orika<\/strong>\u2014the island&#8217;s only village with a peaceful atmosphere, where you can enjoy a refreshing beer by the <strong>mangrove<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go treasure hunting, remember to <strong>download<\/strong> the island map and the <a href=\"http:\/\/maps.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92770\">Maps.me<\/a> app to find your way, as the paths are not marked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colmbia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colmbia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colmbia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colmbia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73e55c86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc5ba44d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc5ba44d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Taking it easy on a paradise beach<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1a2d4b66\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a2d4b66\">\n\n<p>Because Isla Grande is a coral island, the white sand beaches you find there are artificially created. Most of these little paradises are private and thus have an entry fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Playa Libre<\/strong> is the only <strong>public<\/strong> beach. It&#8217;s small but pleasant, and it quickly becomes crowded with tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best private beaches belong to <strong>Sol y Papaya<\/strong>, a bar-restaurant where you can use the facilities and eat without spending too much, and <strong>Rosario de Mar<\/strong>, a hotel on the island&#8217;s eastern end. <strong>Eco Hotel La Cocotera<\/strong>, a budget-friendly hotel, also boasts a lovely white sand beach. You can also opt to relax at beach clubs like <strong>Luxury<\/strong> with its trendy vibe, Rosario Beach, or <strong>Pa\u2019ue Beach Lounge<\/strong>, a beautiful beach bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-Isla-Grande-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-Isla-Grande-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-Isla-Grande-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-Isla-Grande-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf2d7417 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c4ff2bd7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c4ff2bd7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Snorkeling and scuba diving<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-79aa4d81\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79aa4d81\">\n\n<p>Isla Grande is surrounded by a <strong>coral reef<\/strong> that&#8217;s ideal for snorkeling. However, you might be a bit surprised by the amount of dead coral. I recommend snorkeling between 6 AM and 9 AM or after 4 PM to avoid heavy boat traffic\u2014be cautious, as boats can pass by at high speeds. You can also join a local who will take you to his favorite spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island&#8217;s excellent <strong>visibility<\/strong> and warm waters make it a top <strong>diving<\/strong> destination. Two dive <strong>centers<\/strong> are on the island: the highly regarded Diving Planet and Scuba Cartagena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Snorkeling-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-83339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Snorkeling-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Snorkeling-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Snorkeling-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85edb87e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fe279d86 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fe279d86\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Swimming among bioluminescent plankton<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1722a11e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1722a11e\">\n\n<p>If you can stay after <strong>sunset<\/strong>, go to Laguna Encantada to observe the bioluminescent plankton, especially during the darkest nights (around the new moon). Bring your mask, snorkel, and a white T-shirt\u2014the phenomenon becomes even more <strong>magical<\/strong> with water movement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-39f75b8e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-af103ec9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-af103ec9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Sailing on the crystal-clear waters of Isla Grande<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f20f7bc3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f20f7bc3\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exploring the mangrove by canoe<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re curious about discovering a remarkable <strong>wild<\/strong> ecosystem, don&#8217;t hesitate to take a canoe <strong>excursion<\/strong> through the mangrove. You&#8217;ll navigate through tunnels of vegetation that open up into lagoons. The experience is even better early in the morning and lasts about 2 to 3 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touring the Island by Boat<\/strong>: A boat trip around Isla Grande will give you a better appreciation of its <strong>beauty<\/strong>, allow you to get close to some of the small private islands, and enjoy excellent snorkeling spots. Expect the trip to take about 4 to 5 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kayaking or Paddleboarding<\/strong>: You can rent a kayak or paddleboard to venture along the <strong>shoreline<\/strong> or into the <strong>mangrove<\/strong>. For example, touring <strong>Isleta<\/strong> takes around 45 minutes. Trust me, don&#8217;t forget your hat and sunscreen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kayak-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kayak-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kayak-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kayak-Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22dd3af9 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b581585\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"Islabela in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b986a09 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-197c1463 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf6022981c63b4775405e60659f7d4a6\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">WHERE TO STAY IN Isla Grande<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f4209b19ac6f15d337f072d0261382a\">Accommodations on Isla Grande are expensive, and don&#8217;t expect five-star service\u2014embrace the laid-back coste\u00f1o vibe.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b5380d74 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25e304ac gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7d5664c4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7d5664c4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying on Isla Grande (the main island)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-91259003\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-91259003\">\n\n<p>Staying on the main island of the archipelago offers greater <strong>independence<\/strong> in your movements and a wider selection of eco-resorts and budget hotels. However, keep in mind that between 10 AM and 4 PM, you&#8217;ll often have to <strong>share<\/strong> your piece of beach with day-tripping tourists\u2014some of these hotels offer <strong>day packages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you dream of white sand, <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/gente-de-mar\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"33097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92771\" data-lasso-name=\"Rosario de Mar\" data-lasso-lid=\"33097\">Hotel Rosario de Mar<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s main advantage<\/span> is its two beautiful beaches, while the beach and pool of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/isla-del-sol-3\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"33093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92772\" data-lasso-name=\"Isla del Sol\" data-lasso-lid=\"33093\">Isla del Sol<\/a><\/strong> will delight families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/san-pedro-de-majagua\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"75230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92773\" data-lasso-name=\"San Pedro de Majagua\" data-lasso-lid=\"40376\">San Pedro de Majagua<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s beach is smaller, but this modern hotel is set in a stunning environment and offers a wide range of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on a budget, <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"92774\" data-lasso-name=\"El Hamaquero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/el-hamaquero\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"40814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-lid=\"40814\">El Hamaquero<\/a><\/strong> provides rustic accommodations in a peaceful setting with a friendly atmosphere and stunning ocean views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Isla-del-Sol.jpg\" alt=\"Isla del Sol\" class=\"wp-image-33092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Isla-del-Sol.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Isla-del-Sol-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Isla-del-Sol-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/isla-del-sol-3\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"33093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92776\" data-lasso-name=\"Isla del Sol\" data-lasso-lid=\"33093\">Isla del Sol<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6c096f33 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-31f59d4d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-31f59d4d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying on Isleta<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-850a0a93\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-850a0a93\">\n\n<p><strong>Isleta<\/strong> is a small island opposite Isla Grande, and here I found the best hotels offering <strong>great value<\/strong> in a breathtaking setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite was <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/eco-hotel-islabela\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28464\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92777\" data-lasso-name=\"Eco Hotel Islabela\" data-lasso-lid=\"28464\">Islabela<\/a><\/strong>, with its bungalows and charming private beaches. Its genuine ecological commitment ensures an authentic and quality stay. The only downside is that its prices have been increasing a bit too much lately. A more attractive alternative now is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/fragata-island-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"67957\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92778\" data-lasso-name=\"Fragata Island House\" data-lasso-lid=\"67957\">Fragata Island House<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more comfortable budget, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/carolina-island-2\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92779\" data-lasso-name=\"Coralina Island\" data-lasso-lid=\"28462\">Coralina Island<\/a><\/strong> offers a cozy and romantic stay for couples. The Franco-Colombian cuisine there is delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coralina-Hotel-Rosario-Islands.jpg\" alt=\"Coralina Hotel - Rosario Islands\" class=\"wp-image-73657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coralina-Hotel-Rosario-Islands.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coralina-Hotel-Rosario-Islands-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Coralina-Hotel-Rosario-Islands-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/carolina-island-2\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92780\" data-lasso-name=\"Coralina Island\" data-lasso-lid=\"28462\">Coralina Island<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5fbc7f0a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c1f8d468 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c1f8d468\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying on a private island<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-75c382aa\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75c382aa\">\n\n<p>Renting a private island in the Rosario archipelago guarantees <strong>tranquility<\/strong>, and the high cost becomes quite reasonable if you come with <strong>friends<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll wake up surrounded by turquoise waters, and a chef will prepare delicious seafood and freshly caught fish for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Isla Rosa<\/strong>, <strong>Isla Pelicano<\/strong>, and <strong>Isla Matamba<\/strong> are a few examples of these private paradises available for rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you&#8217;ll need to <strong>arrange<\/strong> a private boat for both your arrival and departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54b8aecf\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ad8bf3d3 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/city\/co\/isla-grande.fr.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"92781\" target=\"_blank\">Book a hotel<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4e119ea3 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca16458f\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"Islabela - Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast \" class=\"wp-image-81462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c3c85db1 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e7a460fe postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d7253574ce4033ec4e9254bdf22d32d\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Bars &amp; Restaurants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f86377ebd28a6d1e536fa326fc904b52\">Finding a great spot to eat on Isla Grande can be tricky, and service might occasionally be slow. Just unwind, you&#8217;re on holiday.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00678098 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b0e8ac2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2d38007b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2d38007b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Sol y Papaya<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e80b919e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e80b919e\">\n\n<p><strong>Sol y Papaya<\/strong> offers traditional dishes (coconut rice and plantains, garlic lobster) at <strong>reasonable prices<\/strong> in a relaxed atmosphere on a beautiful white sand beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-osario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Sol y Papaya Beach in Isla Grande - Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-osario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-osario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-osario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c268aa2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d19d752a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d19d752a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Pa\u2019ue Beach Lounge<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-686e8fe4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-686e8fe4\">\n\n<p>In a stunning setting, this beach bar serves <strong>excellent food<\/strong> (garlic shrimp), and the cocktails (pi\u00f1a colada) are great, though a bit pricey. The staff is exceptionally attentive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4addbe42 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-574ef986 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-574ef986\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Islabela<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f39c8d8a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f39c8d8a\">\n\n<p>In a paradise-like setting, the eco-hotel Islabela on Isleta serves food that, while <strong>not exceptional<\/strong>, offers <strong>good value for money<\/strong>. The professionalism and friendliness of the staff are a definite plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7056b6d9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-10b27d4c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-10b27d4c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Fragata Island House<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-25fe0c6d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25fe0c6d\">\n\n<p>A <strong>somewhat secluded<\/strong> place, serving delicious and varied meals, with quality service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Fragata-Restaurant-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Fragata-Restaurant-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Fragata-Restaurant-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Fragata-Restaurant-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eeb5fa19 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d165c361 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d165c361\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">In the village<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6d6f3447\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d6f3447\">\n\n<p>If you want to <strong>save money<\/strong>, I recommend eating at<strong> Orika<\/strong>, the village. Small restaurants are serving good traditional cuisine. I think it&#8217;s an excellent way to manage your budget while discovering local flavors and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Orika-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Orika-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Orika-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Orika-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5156e8e5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fd7ae86d postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae7e9766\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majagua-Hotel-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majagua-Hotel-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majagua-Hotel-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majagua-Hotel-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a9089d4 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f521beb postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8460eaae01c02d3cf3bd2e103cdd03e4\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">HOW TO GET TO Isla Grande<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3303436890925581bc955cc5e1c8eb35\">Departures are from Cartagena.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3a3891ab gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bdd07390 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5b7ce2b8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5b7ce2b8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The public boat from Bazurto (I do not recommend it)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-50dffea4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-50dffea4\">\n\n<p>A public boat from the Bazurto market or &#8220;El muelle de la Bodeguita&#8221;. It&#8217;s economical but leaves when it&#8217;s full (around 10-11 am). Better to be patient; expect a <strong>2 to 2.5-hour trip<\/strong>. I don&#8217;t recommend this option.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00f800c2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4d1a2f6d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4d1a2f6d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The boats from &#8220;el Muelle de la Bodeguita&#8221;<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ddda8af2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddda8af2\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s <strong>the most economical<\/strong> option if your hotel doesn&#8217;t have its own boat to take travelers from Cartagena. Departures are <strong>between 8 and 9 in the morning<\/strong> (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/r8zVgDphma6qMek68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92782\">here<\/a><\/strong>) and drop travelers at the various accommodations on Isla Grande. Generally, you will arrive on the island around 11 in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"Public Boat in La Bodeuita to Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9f66e644 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-89dc0a18 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-89dc0a18\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Arrive with the hotel&#8217;s boat<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7c92aaa1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7c92aaa1\">\n\n<p>If the hotel offers it, don&#8217;t hesitate to accept. Sure, it&#8217;s a bit more expensive than the &#8220;public&#8221; boat, but it&#8217;s much easier to organize. Again, the boats leave <strong>between 8 and 9 in the morning<\/strong>, as they also bring people who have purchased their day package. The boat ride takes <strong>45-60 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1.jpg\" alt=\"Boat Public to Rosario Island Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-91830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e25681d8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2d23ce8b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2d23ce8b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Rent a private boat<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5e969637\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e969637\">\n\n<p>The best plan is to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92783\">rent a private boat<\/a><\/strong> to visit the Rosario Islands and ask your captain to drop you off at your hotel on Isla Grande at the end of the day. You can leave at a time that suits you (no later than 2 pm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Private-Boat-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Private Boat in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Private-Boat-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Private-Boat-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Private-Boat-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddcdbc54 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-83bd5720 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-83bd5720\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting around on Isla Grande<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6a5996c9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a5996c9\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s very easy to get around <strong>on foot<\/strong> on Isla Grande, but due to a lack of signs, it&#8217;s not easy to navigate. I recommend <strong>downloading<\/strong> the island map and the <a href=\"http:\/\/maps.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92784\">Maps.me<\/a> app to help you find your way. I even discovered hidden paths and secret spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to arrange your boat transfer with a local if you need to go to Isleta\u20145 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b57959b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a2fb3183 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"92785\">Why rent a boat<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dd1f8513 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a7114eb\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-in-Cartagena-Colomba-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Boat to Rosario Islands in Cartagena Colomba - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-in-Cartagena-Colomba-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-in-Cartagena-Colomba-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-in-Cartagena-Colomba-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a522215e postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1a61450 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d95dd98c34876e5d2e2db628a9ce7e9b\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">SAFETY ON Isla Grande<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e36c0639a9b7afdc137c15ba4940ef9\">The Rosario Islands are peaceful, and I walked around Isla Grande safely. Of course, don&#8217;t leave your belongings on the beach unattended.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5d53c5ac\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8f6d20f postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fcc4bf76\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg\" alt=\"Orika - Isla Grande in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast \" class=\"wp-image-81430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a2fed4fc postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-555d6974 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-376c2a647e63021196e026d70964ff01\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">TIPS AND INFORMATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-856eb8e804c628d2e5c7c790411ac7c9\">There are a few things to know to make the most of your stay on Isla Grande.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f35e926 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6bcc0cc5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-99c58a97 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-99c58a97\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Choose your hotel wisely<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-954525f3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-954525f3\">\n\n<p>Its isolation and tourist draw make some hotels focus solely on offering a stunning natural setting, often <strong>sacrificing value for money<\/strong>. Therefore, I recommend carefully choosing your hotel if you want to experience paradise without the uncomfortable feeling of being ripped off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pirata-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pirata-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pirata-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pirata-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b41222f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9db3fa6f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9db3fa6f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Pay attention to the boat schedules<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e75fae3c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e75fae3c\">\n\n<p>Isla Grande is located an hour by boat from Cartagena, with specific arrival and departure times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hotel boats<\/strong> depart for the islands between 8 and 9 AM and come back to Cartagena around 4 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Private boats<\/strong> do not depart Cartagena after 2 PM since they must be back at the port by 5 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hamaquero-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c5fe647 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c9d78920 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c9d78920\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The sea conditions according to the season<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0e6923cf\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e6923cf\">\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have <strong>sea legs<\/strong>, remember that from December to April, the Caribbean Sea is rough in the afternoon. The boat trip might seem a bit daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dd442ed8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b4c007aa gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b4c007aa\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Environmental issues<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-fafb4f67\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fafb4f67\">\n\n<p>Like on many islands, <strong>waste<\/strong> management on Isla Grande remains a concern despite awareness campaigns among local youth. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Remember to take your trash with you;<\/span> you&#8217;ll help preserve this paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy snorkeling, you&#8217;ll notice that the <strong>coral reef<\/strong> is quite degraded in some areas. Preserving and restoring the reef are critical goals of the Rosario and San Bernardo Coral National Natural Park.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce61f60e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-90441e42 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-90441e42\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Other tips<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5a7dab49\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a7dab49\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring <strong>cash<\/strong>, as there are no ATMs on the island.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want internet access, download the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/maps.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92786\">Maps.me<\/a>\u201d app and buy a \u201cMovistar\u201d <strong>SIM card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must <strong>pay a fee<\/strong> of about 25,000 COP to enter the Rosario and San Bernardo Coral National Natural Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja.jpg\" alt=\"Islabela in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja\" class=\"wp-image-81431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Islabela-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9f8d0be4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e9154df6 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6bd12e49\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Nasa-hotel-Isla-Grande.jpg\" alt=\"Isla Nasa hotel Isla Grande\" class=\"wp-image-93856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Nasa-hotel-Isla-Grande.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Nasa-hotel-Isla-Grande-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Nasa-hotel-Isla-Grande-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77428e8c postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-da503d38 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb5c436a4f77668b2842fa36995af432\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">ItinERARIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc5f27b676401cc94df787a73da37408\">How to include Isla Grande during your stay in Cartagena.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81529411 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dafc6786 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b2975d88 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b2975d88\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Book a day pass<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-789c158b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-789c158b\">\n\n<p>Many hotels on Isla Grande offer day passes that include transport, meals, and access to their private beach. My favorite option is <strong>Islabela<\/strong> on Isleta, where the beach is large, and you can borrow a kayak and order cocktails. It&#8217;s perfect for a family <strong>beach<\/strong> day. <strong>Rosario de Mar<\/strong> also has two beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will arrive around 9:30 AM and leave for Cartagena between 2 and 3 PM. This is not my favorite option because you won&#8217;t be alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Isla-Pelicano-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bbfa8c29 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cdc750a2 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cdc750a2\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">A day trip by catamaran<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b9f077a8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b9f077a8\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/catamaran-tour-islas-del-rosario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92787\" data-lasso-name=\"Catamaran tour Islas del Rosario\" data-lasso-lid=\"28465\">The boat is very pleasant<\/a><\/strong>, with a bar that prepares cocktails, and you can dance and take a nap. However, note that you won&#8217;t set foot on Isla Grande, but you will be able to swim in beautiful waters about fifty meters from the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Catamaran Rosario Island Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-91825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-057611e3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-16ea6ae7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-16ea6ae7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Rent a private boat<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e3bc516a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e3bc516a\">\n\n<p>For me, it&#8217;s <strong>the coolest and most flexible option<\/strong> to explore the Rosario Islands if you&#8217;re with friends. You&#8217;ll board around 9 AM in Cartagena without having to wait in line, and your captain will let you decide your route. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"92788\">Renting a private boat<\/a><\/strong> provides a real sense of freedom in a joyful atmosphere. You&#8217;ll be back around 4:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Island-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3.jpg\" alt=\"Private Boat Rosario Island - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Island-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Island-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boat-Rosario-Island-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2aefaf20 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f74e53b9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f74e53b9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Enjoy Isla Grande and Cartagena<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-22789da2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22789da2\">\n\n<p>Since you can&#8217;t control the boat departure and arrival times, I recommend against staying only one night on Isla Grande. It&#8217;s best to stay <strong>2 nights in Cartagena<\/strong>, then <strong>2 nights on Isla Grande<\/strong>, and finish with <strong>one last night in Cartagena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Getsemani-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Getsemani Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Getsemani-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Getsemani-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, 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sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-487ffa36\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-af8ab563 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"100260\">Why rent a boat<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4244de85 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b946ab8\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-7.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81399\" 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transform=\"translate(-0.69 -0.679)\" fill=\"#bf665e\"><\/path>\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Isla Grande: 5 common pitfalls to avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A lot of travelers aim to visit Isla Grande while staying in Cartagena, and it\u2019s easy to see why\u2014you\u2019re on vacation, after all, so why not enjoy a little piece of paradise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I\u2019ve often seen<strong> people struggle<\/strong> to plan it properly into their trip or feel let down by their visit because they made a few missteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are 5 tips<\/strong> I suggest you keep in mind to get the most out of your time on Isla Grande.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b126dfe postAdvice left\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3444d2d0 postAdviceContent\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b823a3af postAdviceContentBloc\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading postAdviceContentTitle\">TOM&#8217;S TIP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postAdviceContentDetails\">Read our guide to discover <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-rosario-islands-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"33099\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"100261\">where to stay on the Rosario Islands<\/a><\/strong>. If you\u2019re only going for the day, I\u2019ll show you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83264\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"100262\">how to book the best boats from Cartagena.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-59b9fb5b postAdvicePicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-cc51a96f\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"313\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-cc51a96f\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-right-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"tom-right-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-right-1.png 237w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-right-1-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Mistake 1: You can&#8217;t go to Isla Grande whenever you please<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"91830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1.jpg\" alt=\"Boat Public to Rosario Island Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-91830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Catamaran-Rosario-Island-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-boat-Isla-Grande.jpg\" alt=\"Public boat Isla Grande\" class=\"wp-image-93848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-boat-Isla-Grande.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-boat-Isla-Grande-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Public-boat-Isla-Grande-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Private-Boat-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aymeric-2.jpg\" alt=\"Private Boat Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - (Aymeric)\" class=\"wp-image-81526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Private-Boat-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aymeric-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Private-Boat-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aymeric-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Private-Boat-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aymeric-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Boats heading to Isla Grande depart from Cartagena in the <strong>early morning<\/strong>. The schedule varies based on the tour or hotel you select, but it\u2019ll be between <strong>7:30 and 9:00 AM<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No sleeping in<\/strong> if you plan to go to Isla Grande.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll have to get to Cartagena at least the night before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to think about the type of boat you\u2019ll be taking as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you opt for your <strong>hotel\u2019s boat<\/strong>, things are generally pretty smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you go for the <strong>budget option<\/strong> (or your hotel doesn\u2019t offer a boat), the organization can <strong>get a bit wild<\/strong>. You\u2019ll have to buy your ticket at La Bodeguita dock, figure out the right gate, and listen carefully for them to call your name (wish you luck with that!)\u2014pictures 1 &amp; 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we tried this, the boat left 45 minutes late (for reasons unknown) and made multiple stops to drop people off at their hotels on the island. We finally arrived around 11 AM, even though we were ready by 8:30 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I strongly suggest <strong>opting for your<\/strong> <strong>hotel\u2019s boat<\/strong>, even if it costs a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, the best choice is definitely<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"100263\"> a private boat<\/a><\/strong>\u2014you can set your own departure time (but leaving early is still ideal to fully enjoy the islands, as boats must be back in Cartagena <strong>before<\/strong> <strong>5 PM<\/strong>)\u2014picture 3.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2bb1e209 postAdvice right\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-682d5a7a postAdvicePicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3ccf7bcc\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"311\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3ccf7bcc\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adrien-left.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"adrien-left\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adrien-left.png 262w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adrien-left-253x300.png 253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-50c90bb4 postAdviceContent\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-91162401 postAdviceContentBloc\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading postAdviceContentTitle\">ADRIEN&#8217;S TIP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postAdviceContentDetails\">You can rent a boat and ask the captain to drop you off at your hotel on Isla Grande at the end of the day. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83264\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"100264\">It&#8217;s one of the 5 tips I recommend here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Mistake 2: Forgetting about the day-trippers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-del-sol-hotel-sla-Grande.jpg\" alt=\"Isla del sol hotel sla Grande\" class=\"wp-image-93849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-del-sol-hotel-sla-Grande.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-del-sol-hotel-sla-Grande-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-del-sol-hotel-sla-Grande-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-bela-day-trippers-sla-Grande-1.jpg\" alt=\"Isla bela day trippers Isla Grande (1)\" class=\"wp-image-93851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-bela-day-trippers-sla-Grande-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-bela-day-trippers-sla-Grande-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-bela-day-trippers-sla-Grande-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rosario-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rosario de Mar Isla Grande (1)\" class=\"wp-image-93852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rosario-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rosario-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rosario-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most beachfront hotels on the Rosario Islands offer <b>day passes<\/b> for travelers. This can be a convenient option if you just want to lounge on the beach for a few hours without too much planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re planning to spend 1 or 2 nights on Isla Grande, it can sometimes be <strong>bothersome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re having a calm breakfast by the crystal-clear waters, and suddenly a boat full of tourists shows up with its loudspeaker. Goodbye, peaceful little retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To avoid this<\/strong>, try visiting Isla Grande during the week. I also suggest looking into the hotel&#8217;s stance on day-trippers: Do they host a lot? Is the atmosphere lively? Is there a private area reserved for guests?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Mistake 3: Expecting white sand beaches all around<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-restaurant-Isla-Grande.jpg\" alt=\"Beach restaurant Isla Grande\" class=\"wp-image-93853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-restaurant-Isla-Grande.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-restaurant-Isla-Grande-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-restaurant-Isla-Grande-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Majagua-hotel-Isla-Grande.jpg\" alt=\"Majagua hotel Isla Grande\" class=\"wp-image-93855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Majagua-hotel-Isla-Grande.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Majagua-hotel-Isla-Grande-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Majagua-hotel-Isla-Grande-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/El-Hamaquero-Isla-Grande-1.jpg\" alt=\"El Hamaquero Isla Grande (1)\" class=\"wp-image-93854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/El-Hamaquero-Isla-Grande-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/El-Hamaquero-Isla-Grande-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/El-Hamaquero-Isla-Grande-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing &#8220;turquoise Caribbean waters,&#8221; &#8220;paradise islands,&#8221; and &#8220;beach clubs&#8221; might make you imagine endless stretches of <strong>white sand beaches<\/strong>. But that\u2019s <strong>not the reality<\/strong> for the Rosario Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only big white sand beach is <strong>Playa Blanca<\/strong> on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/isla-baru-cartagena-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"68256\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"100265\">Isla Bar\u00fa<\/a><\/strong>, but it\u2019s so crowded with tourists that it\u2019s far from a paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isla Grande and the nearby smaller islands are <strong>coral islands<\/strong>, so there\u2019s very little sand, and the beaches that do exist are small and private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re staying on Isla Grande, make sure to check out the <strong>hotel\u2019s photos<\/strong> carefully. And keep in mind that you can still walk around and access other beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book a &#8220;5-island&#8221; day tour, it\u2019s often unclear which beach you\u2019ll be taken to (and they certainly won&#8217;t be the best ones), and you\u2019ll rarely have enough time to enjoy it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fe98a91f postAdvice left\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efeb4aec postAdviceContent\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9a25b8c postAdviceContentBloc\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading postAdviceContentTitle\">TOM&#8217;S TIP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postAdviceContentDetails\">To easily uncover the secret beaches of Isla Grande, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83264\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"100266\">book a boat with our partner Aymeric.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-74af72e1 postAdvicePicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-40ba5268\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"313\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-40ba5268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-right-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"tom-right-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-right-1.png 237w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-right-1-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Mistake 4: Planning the wrong day trip to Isla Grande<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"74625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Paue-Beach-lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Pa'ue Beach lounge\" class=\"wp-image-74625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Paue-Beach-lounge.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Paue-Beach-lounge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Paue-Beach-lounge-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gente-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gente de Mar - Isla Grande in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gente-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gente-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gente-de-Mar-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boat-rental-Isla-Grande.jpg\" alt=\"Boat rental Isla Grande\" class=\"wp-image-93858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boat-rental-Isla-Grande.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boat-rental-Isla-Grande-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boat-rental-Isla-Grande-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And trust me, there are many bad choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, don\u2019t make the same rookie mistake I did\u2014there\u2019s no such thing as a good tour leaving <strong>from Playa Blanca to Isla Grande<\/strong>. You\u2019ll end up in a crowded boat full of tourists visiting useless spots like the aquarium or a \u201csnorkeling spot\u201d with more tourists than fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, <strong>stay away from tours with multiple stops<\/strong> (like &#8220;3-islas this&#8221; or &#8220;5-islas something&#8221;). Yes, you&#8217;ll visit more places, but you\u2019ll waste your time hopping on and off the boat and never see the best locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your goal is to truly enjoy Isla Grande,<strong> there are only two options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book a nice <strong>beach club<\/strong> for the day. The top choices are <strong>Pa&#8217;ue<\/strong> (pic left) and <strong>Rosario de Mar<\/strong> (pic right).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"100267\">rent a private boa<\/a>t<\/strong> and let our partner craft a custom itinerary (he\u2019ll even book lunch for you at a beach club)\u2014pic 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Mistake 5: Not venturing outside your hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"83429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Sol y Papaya Beach in Isla Grande Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribebean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-83429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-map.jpg\" alt=\"Isla Grande map\" class=\"wp-image-93860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-map.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-map-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"93861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-town.jpg\" alt=\"Isla Grande town\" class=\"wp-image-93861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-town.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-town-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Isla-Grande-town-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Orika-Isla-Grande-inRosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Orika Isla Grande in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Orika-Isla-Grande-inRosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Orika-Isla-Grande-inRosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Orika-Isla-Grande-inRosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"81430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg\" alt=\"Orika - Isla Grande in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"92226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg\" alt=\"Orika Isla Grande in Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-92226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Orika-Isla-Grande-in-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This advice only makes sense if you plan to stay at least 2 nights on <strong>Isla Grande<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isla Grande is one of the few Colombian islands you can<strong> really enjoy by walking<\/strong>. I had a great time following the shaded trails to access different private beaches. Just know there aren\u2019t any signs, so I recommend downloading <strong>Maps.me<\/strong> and the map so you can navigate offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent an entire week exploring the island without any safety issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re staying on <strong>Isleta<\/strong> (just across), you\u2019ll need to take a quick 5-minute boat ride to reach Isla Grande.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-e981b3d9 destSection destExperience\" id=\"destExperience\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f074427b70768dba98875988cefcbff5\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">best Tours In the Rosario Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center destIntro has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a27ef37df385838efadaa1d9a5739c7d\">Directly contact the best local agencies for this destination<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[tpmt_activities_carousel ids=34,35,3,36]<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6523c558 destMore\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc9fc63f destMoreContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bce46af destMoreIllu\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4d0e9ffd\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"591\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4d0e9ffd\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"tom-adrien-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png 747w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd3650fe\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destMoreTitle has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19d9e8387353123fe2493a1f80826ce3\">Looking for more activities? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destMoreInfos has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e95048211a5240b3a0ee8e64a4fb2d\">We personally select and test the best tours in Colombia\u2014to help you make the right choices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-98ff1c2c gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/\" data-lasso-id=\"92789\">See all tours<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddbeb640 destSection destReviews\" id=\"destReview\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61de140b destSectionContainer\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle\">Traveler Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"French couple who traveled to Colombia with Tomplanmytrip | Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hagp-BVnn2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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No more superficial, exhausting trips.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2d6ed183 gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" data-lasso-id=\"195770\">Explore Colombia with us<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-025a1659 destSection postArticles\" id=\"destPopular\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle\">Our articles about the Rosario Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f4f59e61 destPopular gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8f6d9b2e gb-query-loop-item post-68956 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rosario-islands category-colombia-destinations category-eastern-caribbean-coast tag-isla-baru-hotels tag-where-to-stay-in-the-rosario-islands\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f6d9b2e destPopularItem newTab\" 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