Baru Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a dense forested area.
A tropical beach with thatched-roof huts, a clear turquoise sea, and a small boat anchored near the shore.
A boat on turquoise water with a beach and colorful buildings in the background.
A beach with clear turquoise water, rocky shoreline, and boats in the distance.
A beach with thatched-roof huts, clear turquoise water, and lush greenery.
Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena Bolívar
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$739 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$739
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (851 reviews)
"The resort is very spread out with an assortment of pools and quiet areas to relax. Favorably quiet even at the shoreline - no disturbing music. The beach vendors don't have assigned selling booths near the beach loungers, so they approach guest's multiple times throughout the day. The food truck ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Las Islas

Las Islas

4.5 out of 5
Ciénaga de Cholón Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NZ$914 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$914
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (472 reviews)
"I love this place and will be back soon! Incredible location, lovely staff, good food. So wonderful. A+"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Las Islas
Decameron Baru - All inclusive

Decameron Baru - All inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Baru Kilometro 7 sector Portonaito Cartagena Bolivar
The price is NZ$952 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$952
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and National Aviary of Colombia are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (410 reviews)
"Not enough WiFi coverage through the property, most areas, specially rooms, lack of any phone or WiFi signal. If you need to use your phone in the hotel is not a good option."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Decameron Baru - All inclusive
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EcoHotel Hector

EcoHotel Hector

2 out of 5
Isla de Baru Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this beach cottage in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Blanca Beach and National ...
EcoHotel Hector
Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"I loved my stay at Bondo from the receptionist (Sarah and Loraine) to Tanya the person that my room everyday. Lorena and Rosie the bartenders at the rooftop. To Yesenia and the chefs at the 12th floor restaurant where I had my breakfast and my lunch during my entire stay. The ambiance is very welcoming, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Bondo Hometel
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63 Cartagena
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
"By definitely come back to this place again. It's clean. Nice right next to the center of everything"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
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Activities

2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

Cartagena: 2-Hour Sunset Party Boat Tour

NZ$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: 2-Hour Sunset Party Boat Tour
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

NZ$123
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Boat Tour of 5 Must See Points in the Rosario Islands with Lunch

Cartagena's Rosario Islands 5-Site Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkel

NZ$132
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Cartagena's Rosario Islands 5-Site Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkel
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Excursion with Snorkeling and Playa Blanca in Barú

NZ$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Rosario Islands Excursion with Snorkeling and Playa Blanca in Barú
Cartagena ATV Tour

Cartagena ATV Tour

NZ$203
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cartagena ATV Tour
Enjoy a beautiful sunset

Luxury Cartagena Sunset Pirate ship Adventure, Cannon Show&Drinks

NZ$97
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Luxury Cartagena Sunset Pirate ship Adventure, Cannon Show&Drinks
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