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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-bfb9952621f1035564c166f4d0603479\" 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-3804c75397365198fbdb884e63ed5158\">Isla Bar\u00fa is a natural beauty that&#8217;s very popular.<\/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 Bar\u00fa 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>Isla Bar\u00fa is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-colombian-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93358\"><strong>Colombian island<\/strong> <\/a>in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/rosario-islands-cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93359\"><strong>Rosario Archipelago<\/strong>,<\/a> approximately 50 km southwest of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93360\">Cartagena<\/a><\/strong> on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/colombia-caribbean-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93361\">Caribbean coast<\/a><\/strong>, in the <strong>Bol\u00edvar<\/strong> department.<\/p>\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 Bar\u00fa<\/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\" 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Since 2014, Isla Bar\u00fa has been connected to the mainland by a <strong>bridge<\/strong> over the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main town on the island, Bar\u00fa, is a former fort (&#8220;<em>palenque<\/em>&#8220;) built by escaped slaves from Cartagena.<\/p>\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 Bar\u00fa<\/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>You can enjoy its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/everything-cartagena-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93362\">paradisiacal beaches<\/a><\/strong>, including <strong>Playa Blanca<\/strong>, the most frequented one, have a romantic experience in a <strong>luxurious hotel<\/strong>, visit the beautiful <strong>national aviary<\/strong>, take a tour of Bar\u00fa, the main town of the island, and discover the mangrove. And if you spend a night on the island, you can observe the <strong>bioluminescent plankton<\/strong> during a night outing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-84419b40 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e6e701a3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e6e701a3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit Isla Bar\u00fa<\/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-ea7ef6d3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ea7ef6d3\">\n\n<p>The climate in Isla Bar\u00fa is <strong>hot and humid year-round<\/strong>, with temperatures ranging from <strong>24\u00b0C to 31\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the best time to visit Isla Bar\u00fa is during the <strong>rainy season<\/strong> (May &#8211; November), which isn&#8217;t very rainy in this part of the world. Although the risk of rain is higher, showers usually last no longer than an hour. It rains more in May, September, and October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From December to April, the winds blow much stronger over the <strong>Caribbean Sea<\/strong>, making boat trips more <strong>turbulent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re looking for some tranquility<\/strong>, avoid Holy Week, weekends, especially long weekends (there are numerous in Colombia), public holidays, and the very touristy period from mid-December to mid-January.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e6cf9b43 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4a933ce7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4a933ce7\"><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-ba0b671c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ba0b671c\">\n\n<p>Taking a day trip from <strong>Cartagena to Isla Bar\u00fa<\/strong> is <strong>not a good idea<\/strong>. You will only have a few hours on the island and will probably only see Playa Blanca, which, although pretty, is crowded and filled with street vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suggest spending <strong>a night<\/strong> on the island after the crowds of tourists have left to experience the authentic charm of Isla Bar\u00fa. If you choose a nice hotel in the south of the island, stay for <strong>two nights<\/strong> to better enjoy the tranquility.<\/p>\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-80ea0b9f gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93363\">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\/2023\/12\/Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"Isla Bar\u00fa - Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\"><\/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-824291fc697a6b42adb0a9f3a0cfc172\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">what to do in Isla Bar\u00fa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f99195619c2ca203d5d18351bfa0040\">Isla Bar\u00fa has more to offer than just Playa Blanca.<\/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\">Enjoy the beaches<\/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>Of course, <strong>Playa Blanca<\/strong> earns its reputation with its white sand and clear waters, but it&#8217;s best to visit early in the morning or late in the day to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I prefer heading north of Playa Blanca to the aptly named <strong>Playa Tranquila<\/strong>. The sand isn&#8217;t as fine, but it&#8217;s a bit quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island also boasts many other <strong>beaches<\/strong>, mostly <strong>private<\/strong> (hotels and beach clubs). Located in the south of Isla Bar\u00fa, they are less idyllic than Playa Blanca, but you&#8217;ll find more peace and quiet.<\/p>\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\">Explore the mangrove and the village of Bar\u00fa<\/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>The village of Bar\u00fa is <strong>quite charming<\/strong>, with its brightly colored Caribbean-style houses, but it&#8217;s not worth a special trip just to visit it. I<strong>t&#8217;s best<\/strong> to discover it on a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/baru-town-mangrove-private-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93364\" data-lasso-name=\"Visit Baru town and mangroves\" data-lasso-lid=\"73720\">guided tour<\/a><\/strong> that also includes a boat ride through the <strong>mangrove<\/strong>, a remarkable ecosystem that serves as a nursery for fish and a sanctuary for birds.<\/p>\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\">The amazing birds of the National Aviary<\/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>The <strong>Aviario Nacional de Colombia<\/strong>, which rescues birds from illegal trafficking, is a wonderful place that houses a wide variety of <strong>exotic species<\/strong> from all over South America. Plan on spending about 3 hours exploring the reserve&#8217;s trails and watching the <strong>fantastic bird shows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit on your own, but access is not easy; the simplest option is to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/isla-bar-tour-aviario-playa-blanca-es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93365\" data-lasso-name=\"Tour Isla Bar\u00fa: Aviario &amp; Playa Blanca\" data-lasso-lid=\"74403\">book a tour<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a5ba1fc gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-16efe518 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-16efe518\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Observe the 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-ce72d0e7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce72d0e7\">\n\n<p>Most hotels offer night excursions to admire this amazing phenomenon. If you can, choose to go during the <strong>new moon<\/strong>, the effects are even more beautiful. <strong>Bring your snorkel mask<\/strong>, and you&#8217;ll see the plankton light up as you swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that it&#8217;s far from the <strong>misleading photos<\/strong> you&#8217;ll see online. These microorganisms &#8220;light up&#8221; slightly when the water is agitated\u2014nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also excursions <strong>from<\/strong> <strong>Cartagena<\/strong>, but the trip is much too long to be worth it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-70af8345 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c970ac02 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c970ac02\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Party on Isla Chol\u00f3n<\/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-d30a85d2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d30a85d2\">\n\n<p><strong>Isla Chol\u00f3n<\/strong>, a small peninsula near Isla Bar\u00fa, is the perfect spot to experience how Colombians love to <strong>party<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/cholon-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93366\">Partygoers arrive by boat<\/a><\/strong> early in the morning and <strong>dance<\/strong> all day to <strong>loud reggaeton<\/strong> in waist-deep turquoise water under the blazing sun, sipping beers and cocktails and munching on grilled lobsters.<\/p>\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\/2023\/12\/Aviary-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aviary - Isla Bar\u00fa - Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast \" class=\"wp-image-81470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aviary-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aviary-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aviary-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-1-768x576.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-6fb74322 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ecd26e85 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a9e6ed709f0a380084e3ad744a15337\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">WHERE TO STAY IN Isla Bar\u00fa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d657f69369873c1ee0c2eeaf14a9782\">The best hotels in Isla Bar\u00fa are spread across 4 distinct areas.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9b739472 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b13559f4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-59cb61cf gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-59cb61cf\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in the north of Isla Bar\u00fa<\/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-a544bad7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a544bad7\">\n\n<p>This is the closest part of the island to Cartagena (40 minutes by boat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/sofitel-baru-calablanca.fr.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"40378\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195496\">Sofitel Baru Calablanca<\/a><\/strong> is a luxurious, chic, and modern resort with first-class facilities. It is perfect for a <strong>comfortable<\/strong> stay with stunning ocean views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more affordable price and rustic <strong>charm<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/playa-manglares.fr.html?label=hostal-ecologico-baruchica-y1u0xssDEI1YNWS84OFYvgS434510854203%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-322405717626%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=e86a6d3626fe045e&#038;srepoch=1764690412&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28482\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195497\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105760\">Playa Manglares<\/a><\/strong> is ideal for a <strong>peaceful<\/strong> getaway amidst lush vegetation. I love their <strong>cuisine<\/strong>, and the sunsets are spectacular. However, the beach is not paradisiacal.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06ee69ce gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-106e7603 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-106e7603\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in Playa Blanca<\/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-3575fd60\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3575fd60\">\n\n<p>This part of the island is easily <strong>accessible<\/strong> from Cartagena (60 min). The beach is nearby, and there are rather <strong>basic<\/strong> eco-beach hotels (some without electricity or air conditioning during the day, low water pressure, and rather spartan accommodations). It\u2019s the most <strong>economical<\/strong> option on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I really like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/soy-local-baru.fr.html?label=soy-local-baru-Bp3M00W4nF9goS94JY4hmAS590167436159%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-1649407794858%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD-oxZAe1M_iKaLp59JgmJjxi7PoKSG10QAikI-s5RwtOxfAI1f5KEMaAsRDEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=bd916d5322ce05ad&#038;srepoch=1764690439&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"69070\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195498\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105761\">Soy Local Bar\u00fa<\/a><\/strong>. The rooms are simple, and the beach is <strong>calm<\/strong> even though it&#8217;s busy during the day. The view is absolutely stunning, and the food is delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/thani-ecobeach-baru.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93370\">Thani EcoBeach<\/a><\/strong> Hotel, located at the end of the island at Playa Tranquila, is also a slightly more upscale option.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4123ad9d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7e0b306d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7e0b306d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying across from Isla Chol\u00f3n<\/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-0587f66e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0587f66e\">\n\n<p>Chol\u00f3n Bay is beautiful with its clear waters and sandy beaches, but the proximity to Isla Chol\u00f3n, known for its party scene, can cause <strong>noise disturbances<\/strong> from 10 AM to 4 PM every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/sport-baru.fr.html?label=sport-baru-Ly4bcLksXUqtoLMLbDqzxwS529021091504%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-1648688571019%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD8O3WljzRseU-kCbcetPbrt9WiE2Hf74UdVFHU9u0q6PFT7RvUwOj8aArSeEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=ab306d83839600e8&#038;srepoch=1764690475&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"39064\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195499\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105762\">Aura Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is perfect for a <strong>family stay<\/strong>. The place is charming, the rooms are comfortable, and the food is excellent.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fd221c7f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-65e0b2f5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-65e0b2f5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The south end of Isla Bar\u00fa<\/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-3ce1259a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ce1259a\">\n\n<p>The even further south part is <strong>calmer<\/strong>; it\u2019s here, amidst the mangroves, that you&#8217;ll find the island&#8217;s best hotels with their <strong>private beaches<\/strong>. It&#8217;s best to reach them by <strong>boat<\/strong> from Cartagena and avoid weekends when the town of Bar\u00fa gets lively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite place to stay is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/las-islas.fr.html?label=las-islas-e9mV3kvvZzR8DXFK0uO*gAS282813399530%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-872239683987%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YYzu_e_JczYp3Ss6r13mUPY&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD9gXdE7OM4U1pR1pka3MfUwHI1uKTzAx3XahTNhiy9wD30UYIJS7ZkaAivUEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=dc576d9cbf65071e&#038;srepoch=1764690503&#038;from_sustainable_property_sr=1&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28481\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195500\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105763\">Las Islas<\/a><\/strong>, a luxurious, <strong>upscale<\/strong> haven perfect for playing Robinson in a bungalow surrounded by lush vegetation. I love <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/baru-playa-beach-eco-resort.fr.html?label=New_French_FR_FR_21427169905-YP8jtirKV*kzSzTpDnHYDwS640938627539%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD_xVNmDT5bdkVGaHfBMXPQ4jzts4lFL9Gkb5In_xLMEuQe6_OZwX5waAsncEALw_wcB&#038;aid=318615&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=5dde6db22bcc0449&#038;srepoch=1764690525&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"68699\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195501\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105764\">Sabai Beach<\/a><\/strong> for its intimate <strong>atmosphere<\/strong> in a stunning natural environment and its <strong>magical<\/strong> sunsets. For a more affordable price, I also like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-cordoba-baru.fr.html?label=casa-cordoba-baru-HhFSpUIyBmonZqPYVtlitAS260673742023%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-60559968603%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD9gmp9OyQEszP0ThOeUXMvLOpBPO6xqK0zdOY1NN3uzdMgPu0FkAc0aAgBlEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=c47b6dc4e285100f&#038;srepoch=1764690543&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"69073\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195502\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105765\">Casa Cordoba Bar\u00fa<\/a><\/strong> with its <strong>zen<\/strong> atmosphere and beautiful, peaceful natural setting. Finally, the comfortable bungalows and beautiful <strong>pool complex<\/strong> of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/isla-del-encanto.fr.html?label=isla-del-encanto-dxlseST9wsmUYxQRP31FTAS442491360421%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-311904655821%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD8rKdiscLpGwv1DTtzmBqYqB8lY18Pr-Cp7aL5AYcZ5G9enQ0ULahAaAtjnEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=7c176dd63769099c&#038;srepoch=1764690569&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"33094\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195503\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105766\">Isla del Encanto<\/a><\/strong> are perfect for a relaxing and entertaining <strong>family<\/strong> stay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7f1b3fc\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c1c858da gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/city\/co\/baru.fr.html?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93376\" target=\"_blank\">Find a hotel<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-57eb1316 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-13766e92\">\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\/Hotel-Las-Islas.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Las Islas\" class=\"wp-image-73634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Hotel-Las-Islas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Hotel-Las-Islas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Hotel-Las-Islas-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-483989a1\">\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/las-islas-hotel\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28481\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"93377\" data-lasso-name=\"Las Islas Hotel\" data-lasso-lid=\"28481\">Las Islas Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6df0018f postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e97786f9 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-26418bb348cd27e19d0df356ef2b711e\">On Isla Bar\u00fa, it&#8217;s typically easier to eat at the hotel.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-999b1390 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee05343f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7b3990cd gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7b3990cd\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Having lunch at Playa Blanca<\/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-87a168f5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-87a168f5\">\n\n<p>The restaurants in <strong>Playa Blanca<\/strong> all offer <strong>similar meals<\/strong> based on fish, chicken, plantains, and rice. If you choose a day excursion, your lunch might already be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ocean Blue Beach Bar<\/strong> and <strong>Banana Beach<\/strong> are good options, as is <strong>La Peruana<\/strong> near Playa Tranquila. You can use the facilities of <strong>Mambo Beach Club<\/strong> by consuming a minimum amount of drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend asking for the price before ordering and the bill before paying.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6b2db482 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8de0479a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8de0479a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Having lunch in Barbacoa Bay<\/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-86d5ab0d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-86d5ab0d\">\n\n<p>In my opinion, <strong>Playa Manglares<\/strong> Hotel serves the <strong>best cuisine<\/strong> on the island. The ingredients are fresh and excellently prepared. I loved the snapper (Pargo) and the cassava balls (Carima\u00f1olas).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6edae91a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-63c0eb2f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-63c0eb2f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Dining at the hotel<\/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-1841d825\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1841d825\">\n\n<p>During your stay, you&#8217;ll mostly eat at your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/playa-manglares.fr.html?label=hostal-ecologico-baruchica-y1u0xssDEI1YNWS84OFYvgS434510854203%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-322405717626%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=e86a6d3626fe045e&#038;srepoch=1764690620&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28482\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195504\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105767\">Playa Manglares<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/soy-local-baru.fr.html?label=soy-local-baru-Bp3M00W4nF9goS94JY4hmAS590167436159%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-1649407794858%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD-oxZAe1M_iKaLp59JgmJjxi7PoKSG10QAikI-s5RwtOxfAI1f5KEMaAsRDEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=bd916d5322ce05ad&#038;srepoch=1764690645&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"69070\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195505\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105768\">Soy Local Bar\u00fa<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/sport-baru.fr.html?label=sport-baru-Ly4bcLksXUqtoLMLbDqzxwS529021091504%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-1648688571019%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQB9rNbOPxnnbuElNfOjAf8&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD8O3WljzRseU-kCbcetPbrt9WiE2Hf74UdVFHU9u0q6PFT7RvUwOj8aArSeEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=ab306d83839600e8&#038;srepoch=1764690659&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"39064\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195506\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105769\">Aura Hotel<\/a><\/strong> also serve good cuisine.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75458111\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fedc5496 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fdc56571\">\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\/05\/Aura-Hotel-Food.jpg\" alt=\"Aura Hotel Baru - Food\" class=\"wp-image-69115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aura-Hotel-Food.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aura-Hotel-Food-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aura-Hotel-Food-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/aura-hotel\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"39064\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"93381\" data-lasso-name=\"Aura Hotel\" data-lasso-lid=\"39064\">Aura Hotel Baru<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0aa44960 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ecfb856 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3413bff718ddc944406739e8ec58e73e\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">HOW TO GET TO Isla Baru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f861a6af3cbc47b76fef8df3d5e320d\">And getting around.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0182fc02 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f57e8a0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d71d357d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d71d357d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting to Isla Bar\u00fa by sea<\/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-55671161\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-55671161\">\n\n<p>Three options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in a group and your budget allows, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93382\">you can rent a private boat<\/a><\/strong> and enjoy a day on the islands. This is my preferred option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to <strong>stay overnight<\/strong> on the island, luxury hotels like Las Islas and Sofitel Baru Calablanca offer <strong>exclusive boat transfers<\/strong> from Cartagena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third option (which I find terrible) is to take <strong>one of the group excursions<\/strong> sold by street agencies. Departures are around 9-10 AM from the <strong>La Bodeguita <\/strong>dock, which is in complete chaos. You&#8217;ll be dropped off at Playa Blanca for the day before returning to Cartagena around 3 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boat trip is generally faster than by car, but depending on the time of year, the sea can be rough. <strong>Plan on about an hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b806ded9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6d48e40f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6d48e40f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting to Isla Bar\u00fa by land<\/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-f0510235\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0510235\">\n\n<p><strong>Private land transport <\/strong>can get you to Isla Bar\u00fa for a beach day or a visit to the bird reserve. It\u2019s <strong>more comfortable<\/strong> but takes a bit longer (1.5 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also <strong>take a taxi<\/strong>, which is cheaper, but most drivers won&#8217;t go beyond Playa Blanca due to the road conditions. Additionally, arranging the return can be complicated (limited phone signal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>roads<\/strong> in <strong>I<\/strong>sla Bar\u00fa aren&#8217;t in great condition. Depending on where you&#8217;re heading, the paths can be quite bumpy\u2014dirt roads, potholes, and rocks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6b92161 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-17910e4e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-17910e4e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">It&#8217;s better to go through your hotel<\/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-6d925809\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d925809\">\n\n<p>While it may be more expensive, it will spare you many headaches and unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/las-islas.fr.html?label=las-islas-e9mV3kvvZzR8DXFK0uO*gAS282813399530%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-872239683987%3Alp9214171%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YYzu_e_JczYp3Ss6r13mUPY&#038;sid=ef94b0d45efad61f564ddbcf9e066c94&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD9gXdE7OM4U1pR1pka3MfUwHI1uKTzAx3XahTNhiy9wD30UYIJS7ZkaAivUEALw_wcB&#038;aid=311089&#038;ucfs=1&#038;arphpl=1&#038;dest_id=-578068&#038;dest_type=city&#038;group_adults=2&#038;req_adults=2&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;req_children=0&#038;hpos=1&#038;hapos=1&#038;sr_order=popularity&#038;srpvid=dc576d9cbf65071e&#038;srepoch=1764690693&#038;from_sustainable_property_sr=1&#038;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28481\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195507\" data-lasso-name=\"Booking\" data-lasso-lid=\"105770\">Las Islas<\/a><\/strong> even offers a helicopter service for an unforgettable arrival.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c9d14a5b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0a64c36f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0a64c36f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting around Isla Bar\u00fa<\/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-6210704c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6210704c\">\n\n<p>You will rely on your hotel to get around unless you arrive with a vehicle, in which case you&#8217;ll need to rent a 4&#215;4 due to the bad road conditions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06877dfd\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b02957dc gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93384\">Rent a boat<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-498fdc67 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c1217c70\">\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\/04\/Las-Islas-Baru.jpg\" alt=\"Las Islas - Bar\u00fa\" class=\"wp-image-67875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Las-Islas-Baru.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Las-Islas-Baru-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Las-Islas-Baru-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/las-islas-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28481\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93385\" data-lasso-name=\"Las Islas Hotel\" data-lasso-lid=\"28481\">Las Islas<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c10c8087 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28be24d7 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d46ace908e8f0d6c52707b9f78aa4340\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">SAFETY IN Isla Bar\u00fa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae80a17e244106cf764ad294d6b5544b\">It&#8217;s a peaceful haven, but you must be cautious.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6679282b gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b7436e9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2cce1fb8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2cce1fb8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The sellers at Playa Blanca<\/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-1f3bf0ba\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f3bf0ba\">\n\n<p>The sellers at Playa Blanca can be very insistent, and some won&#8217;t hesitate to scam you by offering &#8220;free&#8221; samples that aren&#8217;t free, charging your credit card three times, or raising the price at the last minute with an imaginary tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always confirm the price<\/strong> before buying anything.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d11aa8d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7ecdf7e\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a78652ba gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/why-is-colombia-safe-in-2017-2018\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"93386\">Safety in Colombia<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9b44ed38 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8fc7eaa7\">\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\/Maglares-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Maglares Beach in Isla Baru - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja y Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Maglares-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-Tom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Maglares-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Maglares-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-y-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-a0c52d0c postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8dab5158 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3ff82bfb1e6c9031509a9b0ad847a7f\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">FINAL LITTLE TIPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3cdf3a728b975549641b495b4d584b7\">To enjoy Isla Bar\u00fa even more.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b160b2f1 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dc05d156 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-66311d01 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-66311d01\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bring cash with you<\/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-84f6b19e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-84f6b19e\">\n\n<p>There are <strong>no ATMs<\/strong> in Isla Bar\u00fa, and card payments are rare and often problematic unless you&#8217;re staying at a good hotel.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0431f2ee gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-55f7f613 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-55f7f613\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Day trip to Playa Blanca<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" 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You&#8217;ll probably be <strong>disappointed<\/strong> with Playa Blanca if you go for the day. It&#8217;s always <strong>crowded with tourists<\/strong> and very noisy. It&#8217;s better to book a good tour of the 5 Islas or take an excursion south to Isla Bar\u00fa.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-31d8a2b1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-25e8b94c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-25e8b94c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The east side of d&#8217;Isla Baru<\/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-87681180\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-87681180\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a much quieter area, but there are no beautiful, paradise-like beaches or turquoise waters because of the nearby rivers that flow into the sea.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd6efc61\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7895cc4 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f1cd88d4\">\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\/Barbacoa-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Barbacoa Beach in Isla Bar\u00fa -Rosario Islands - Cartagena Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barbacoa-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barbacoa-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Barbacoa-Beach-in-Isla-Baru-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1-768x576.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-e83fb8f0 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ff96c996 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-458a76b1a6a70271e1b285c28e3e4389\" 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-22419bcf4a830438456e25a55d5ede83\">There are several ways to include Isla Bar\u00fa during your stay in Cartagena.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eaf322fa gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1099f2fc gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4ccc4db0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4ccc4db0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Take a day trip<\/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-7639a0a7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7639a0a7\">\n\n<p>The <strong>bridge<\/strong> that connects Isla Bar\u00fa to the mainland makes it an <strong>easy<\/strong> day trip from Cartagena. Depending on what you&#8217;re interested in, various tours feature beaches, the bird sanctuary, mangrove tours, a visit to the town of Bar\u00fa, or Isla Chol\u00f3n. Note that day trips offering only 5 or 6 hours on the island often <strong>feel too short<\/strong>. Choose your tour carefully, as some are not worth it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6371e276 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6c0f43c3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6c0f43c3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Rent a 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-3b2bdacd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3b2bdacd\">\n\n<p>You can visit Isla Bar\u00fa by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/cartagena-de-indias\/boat-rental\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93387\">renting a private boat<\/a><\/strong> (departure from Cartagena at 9 AM, return at 4:30 PM). This is a good option if you&#8217;re traveling with a small group of <strong>friends<\/strong> and it offers more flexibility. You can take a break at Isla Chol\u00f3n to party for a while before heading back out to sea if you need some peace.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-349f4226 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2e932176 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2e932176\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Get a day package<\/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-53528d0e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53528d0e\">\n\n<p>Certain hotels provide <strong>day packages<\/strong> that cover transport and lunch. I like spending the day on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/isla-grande-colombia-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93388\">Isla Grande<\/a><\/strong> better, but it&#8217;s worth considering if you&#8217;re not a fan of boat trips. The top-rated day packages are from <strong>Isla del Encanto<\/strong>, <strong>Sabai Beach<\/strong>, and <strong>Hotel Aura<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef87fe2f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-51086ea7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-51086ea7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The  5 islands tour<\/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-f026a0bb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f026a0bb\">\n\n<p>Most of these tours are <strong>not well-organized<\/strong> and won&#8217;t be enjoyable. But <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/tour-catamaran-iles-rosaire-fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"93389\" data-lasso-name=\"Les \u00eeles du Rosaire en Catamaran\" data-lasso-lid=\"63520\">there are a few<\/a><\/strong> (available online, not from street vendors) that give <strong>a nice overview<\/strong> of <strong>Isla Bar\u00fa<\/strong>, <strong>Isla Chol\u00f3n<\/strong>, and <strong>Isla Grande<\/strong> without having to rent a private boat. This makes it a good option for <strong>solo travelers<\/strong> or <strong>couples<\/strong>. Remember, the best tours are done in small groups and you&#8217;ll still need to pay around a hundred USD per person.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73dad674 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8ab0d983 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8ab0d983\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Enjoy Cartagena and Isla Bar\u00fa<\/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-eb586994\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb586994\">\n\n<p>You can stay <strong>2 nights<\/strong> in Cartagena and <strong>2 nights<\/strong> in Isla Bar\u00fa. This is the ideal way to finish your vacation, combining a romantic stay in the historic center with relaxing days on the beach.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee2db6cd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e4c5f473 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16d2e1f7\">\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\/12\/Isla-Baru-Playa-Blanca-5-island-Tour.jpg\" alt=\"Isla Baru Playa Blanca 5-island Tour\" class=\"wp-image-73724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Isla-Baru-Playa-Blanca-5-island-Tour.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Isla-Baru-Playa-Blanca-5-island-Tour-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Isla-Baru-Playa-Blanca-5-island-Tour-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 5-island Tour<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\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=\"93390\">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\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sofitel-Baru-Calablanca-1.jpg);\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-35d33604 postArticlesTitle gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-isla-baru-hotels-colombia\/\">Best Isla Baru Hotels: Quickly Decide Where To Stay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-13118a3f postArticlesLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-isla-baru-hotels-colombia\/\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 16.5 21\" height=\"21\" width=\"16.5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <g transform=\"translate(-205 -90.5)\" data-name=\"Groupe 520\" id=\"Groupe_520\">     <path stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\" transform=\"translate(201.25 89)\" 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730\" id=\"Trac\u00e9_730\"><\/path>   <\/g> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Read<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8f6d9b2e gb-query-loop-item post-47595 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rosario-islands category-colombia-destinations category-eastern-caribbean-coast tag-colombia-travel-guides tag-colombian-island tag-isla-grande-en\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f6d9b2e destPopularItem newTab\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sol-y-Papaya-Beach-in-Isla-Grande-Rosario-Islands-Cartagena-Colombia-Eastern-Caribebean-Coast.jpg);\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-35d33604 postArticlesTitle gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/isla-grande-colombia-guide\/\">Isla Grande: Why Visit This Island and How [Guide]<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-13118a3f postArticlesLink\" 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hentry category-rosario-islands category-colombia-destinations category-eastern-caribbean-coast tag-rosario-islands-day-trip tag-things-to-do-in-cartagena-de-indias\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f6d9b2e destPopularItem newTab\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Boat-to-Rosario-Islands-in-Cartagena-Colomba-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom.jpg);\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-35d33604 postArticlesTitle gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/rosario-islands-day-trip-tour-cartagena\/\">Rosario Islands Day Trip From Cartagena [Review]<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-13118a3f postArticlesLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/rosario-islands-day-trip-tour-cartagena\/\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 16.5 21\" height=\"21\" width=\"16.5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <g transform=\"translate(-205 -90.5)\" data-name=\"Groupe 520\" id=\"Groupe_520\"> 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