Baru Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial panorama view of Playa Blanca Isla Baru white sand beach turquoise blue ocean water Cartagena Colombia South America
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 🏝

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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
The price is NZ$609 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$609
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (635 reviews)
Hands-down, the staff was very polite. But for a resort, there’s nothing open late at night to eat, and it was also very quiet and boring in the evenings- it didn’t have the Columbia vibe The rooms are awesome, and the staff is great!

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Decameron Baru - All inclusive

Decameron Baru - All inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Baru Kilometro 7 sector Portonaito Cartagena Bolivar
Stay at this beach resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and National Aviary of Colombia ...
7.6/10 Good! (394 reviews)
Very friendly staff, clean rooms and great atmosphere.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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
The price is NZ$325 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$325
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,476 reviews)
Beach in front of the hotel was under repair and unusable. This information would have been nice to have before arrival

Reviewed on 7 Feb 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.
Incredible 4BR Villa With Ocean View in Calablanca

Incredible 4BR Villa With Ocean View in Calablanca

2 out of 5
Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this villa in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and beach are located nearby.
Incredible 4BR Villa With Ocean View in Calablanca
Bondo Estudio

Bondo Estudio

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (672 reviews)
The place was excellent, the service was great, and they attended to my needs super quickly. The room was decent, perfect for resting since we didn't spend much time in the room. Overall, I loved it! It has everything: a coffee shop for breakfast or snacks, lunch options, and a bar. The terrace was ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Bondo Estudio
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
The room was spotles and the location was the best in town being less than a minute away from the clock tower. The staff was courteous and professional as always and i have no shame to that Cindy & Richard are amongst my favorite people in Cartagena. I can't wait to go back!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 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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