Baru Island

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Aerial panorama view of Playa Blanca Isla Baru white sand beach turquoise blue ocean water Cartagena Colombia South America
Lovely couple celebrating in a bungalow balcony in the middle if a village in nature.
Playa Blanca 🇨🇴
Playa Blanca a few hours from Cartagena. Stay in one of the many beach hostels and fall asleep to the sound of the waves 🏝
See my post about Cartagena. I love how locals have mastered the art of carrying a fruit bowl on one's head
#beach

Where to stay in Baru Island

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Ararca

When in Ararca, you can plan a visit to San Fernando Fort and Blanca Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ararca
Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena Bolívar
$279 nightly
The price is $279 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$279 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (672 reviews)
Just returned from an absolutely amazing stay in **Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort** in **Barú**, and I can’t recommend it enough. 🌴 If you’re looking for a place to truly disconnect, this is it. The atmosphere was incredibly tranquil—perfect for sitting quietly, relaxing, and soaking in the ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Decameron Baru - All inclusive

Decameron Baru - All inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Baru Kilometro 7 sector Portonaito Cartagena Bolivar
Book a stay at this beach property in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and National Aviary ...
7.8/10 Good! (397 reviews)
We had a great time. We stayed for a week and got to experience most of what the resort has to offer. We came with two little kids under two and glad we were put on the first floor and had a big family room. Moving around was hard work with a stroller because there’s lot of stairs and not enough ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Decameron Baru - All inclusive
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
$180 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$180 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,547 reviews)
Nice and clean room with nice view. One of the best hotels I’ve been recently, and I am a picky traveler

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SUNSET BEACH

SUNSET BEACH

2.5 out of 5
Playa tranquila Cartagena Bolívar
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Popular attractions Blanca Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Don’t go any where around this place, everywhere is the same, dirty and old places

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

SUNSET BEACH
EcoHotel Hector

EcoHotel Hector

2 out of 5
Isla de Baru Cartagena Bolívar
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Blanca Beach and ...
EcoHotel Hector
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63 Cartagena
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (152 reviews)
The furniture(sofa bed) is very hard the beds are low and the mattresses could use a up grade not enough cushion. With those two things it turn it into excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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