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Playa Blanca, Isla Baru

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#1 of 25 in Parks in Cartagena District

Sun, snorkel, or simply relax at Playa Blanca, where turquoise waters, soft white sand, and lush coastal foliage attract scores of tourists and day-trippers. Kick back at one of the local beach bars with a bite to eat or a drink; alternatively, try buying some fresh oysters from the vendors who frequent the sandy stretch. Afterwards, grab your snorkeling gear and explore the underwater environment of coral and fish. However, be sure to keep an eye out for the jellyfish that frequent the area. For Playa Blanca and beyond, use our Isla Baru trip itinerary tool to get the most from your Isla Baru vacation.

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Playa Blanca Tours

Playa Blanca and Baru Island Day Trip from Cartagena BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $35

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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Cholon and Playa Blanca BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $95

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Baru and Playa Blanca Transportation and Lunch from Cartagena BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $29

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By Nicoleta R On March 20, 2018

We booked a day trip through Hostel Mamallena to Playa Blanca. You travel by a coach bus from the hostel to Playa Blanca, which lasts about an hour. We had a tour guide with us and once we arrived to ... more »
By aquamarina3112 On March 20, 2018

Llegamos a Playa Blanca pensando que era un lugar bello, nos encontramos con una playa atestada de gente, si quieres sombra debes pagar , musica estridente, gente gritando, No se como habrá sido antes... more »

We reach Playa Blanca thinking that it was a beautiful place, we have a crowded beach of people, if you want to shadow must pay, loud music, people screaming, not will as he will have been here before but today there is nothing, just nice water color. Vendors harassing you, much poverty, no cleaning. Disappointing. Obviously, is the poverty of the country, the real, and not the luxuries of the resorts that are a fantasy for the tourists.

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By martin0315 On March 19, 2018

La playa es hermosa, arena blanca mar de colores, es un paraiso, lastima que es muy concurrida, hicimos un tour y el almuerzo no fue muy bueno recomiendo llevar agua y mecatos, ligeros de equipaje por... more »

The beach is beautiful, sand White Sea of colors, is a paradise, pity it is very crowded, we did a tour and lunch was not very good I recommend carrying water and mecatos, lightweight luggage because you have to walk. But it is worth.

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