Go snorkelling in Playa Blanca, Cartagena
Planning a trip to Cartagena in Colombia? Dedicate a couple of days to Playa Blanca – a beautiful stretch of sand on Isla de Baru.
The crystal clear water and coral reef is great for snorkelling so make sure you take your own equipment. Most travellers end up staying overnight in hammocks for just 7,000 cops (£2.35) and spending lazy evenings in one of the few candlelit restaurants.
Playa Blanca - Cartagena, Colombia - Fabulous Travel Guide
What to expect
Locals will try and sell you everything, from full body massages to handwoven hammocks. You will be constantly pestered – and prodded! – so be firm and politely decline.
When you’re not splashing around, try the fresh cerviche for 8,000 cops (£2.70) or treat yourself to a pinacolada (10,000 cops). It may be a little overpriced but you can’t get much more Caribbean than drinking out of a coconut shell…
Locals selling cerviche on Playa Blanca - Cartagena, Colombia - Fabulous Travel Guide
How to get there
Get down to the port for around 8am. Tickets to Playa Blanca cost from 30,000 cops (£10) and include transport both ways. You’ll also need to pay 12,000 cops in tax.
Make sure you arrange a time and place of pickup and if you’re travelling in a group try and get a discount. Boats usually leave at 9am so hang around until you hear your name called out so you get on the correct boat!
Looking for more places to visit in Colombia? If you like beaches you’ll love Tayrona National Park and Taganga.
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