The best way to soak in that true Caribbean flavor in Cartagena is to take a day trip to one (or more) of the Rosario Islands—a boat ride away. Within 40 minutes you’ll be frolicking in beautiful white sand, splashing in crystal clear waters, and partying like a rock star (surrounded by beautiful people) in some of the most gorgeous surroundings anywhere in the world.
Boating in Islas del Rosario (Rosario Islands) Undoubtedly, one of the jewels in Colombia’s crown, the Rosario Islands can only be described as a slice of tropical heaven and an amazing place to go boating. Turquoise blue waters gently lap white sandy beaches, bordered by lush forests of natural vegetation. Home to some of Colombia’s most beautiful beaches, gin-clear waters teem with…
Playa Blanca Playa Blanca on the Isla de Baru (Baru Island) is one of the most popular tourist destinations around Cartagena—and it’s easy to see why. While many of the beaches near and around the city itself are far from spectacular in comparison, Playa Blanca offers soft, white sands, crystal clear turquoise water, colorful tropical fish, local delicacies like ceviche, and tasty…
Diving in Colombia's Rosario Islands Surrounded by warm, breathtakingly blue waters alive with colorful corals with shoals of fish such as queen and french angel fish, blue tang, pinfish, spadefish, snapper, cowfish, creole and barracuda among others, diving in Colombia's Rosario Islands offer some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world. Made up of 30 pint-sized islets, some of…
