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Playa Tranquila (Barú)

A chair, shade and the sea on Barú's quieter side.

From $ 90.000 COP per person

+ Mandatory insurance: $ 8.800 COP per person

Total from $ 98.800 COP per person

Mandatory fees shown separately. Optional extras excluded.

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Duration7 hours
Groupup to 40
Start07:30
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Why you'll love it

  • A semi-private sector of Barú, more remote than the public area of the island
  • Round-trip air-conditioned bus transport from the hotel area or agreed meeting point
  • A short boat transfer leaves you in the beach sector, without walking through the sand
  • Caribbean lunch included: fish or chicken with rice, salad and fried plantains, or a vegetarian option
  • Chairs and shade included for the whole beach day

Your experience

  1. Hotel-area pickup

    Depart from Cartagena at 7:30 a.m. We will confirm the pickup point and time for your area on WhatsApp.

  2. Bus trip to Barú

    Travel by air-conditioned bus from Cartagena to Barú.

  3. Short boat transfer

    A boat transfer of about five minutes takes you to Playa Tranquila, avoiding the walk along the sand.

  4. Beach day with chair and shaded cabana

    Free time on the beach, with chair and shaded cabana included to rest in the shade at your pace.

  5. Caribbean lunch

    Traditional coastal lunch: fish or chicken with rice, salad and fried plantains, or a vegetarian option.

  6. Return to Cartagena

    Free time on the beach in the afternoon, then return by bus to your original hotel-area pickup point.

What's included

  • Round-trip air-conditioned bus transport from the hotel area or agreed meeting point
  • Short boat transfer to Playa Tranquila
  • Chairs and shade throughout the beach day
  • Caribbean lunch: fish or chicken with rice, salad and fried plantains, or a vegetarian option

Not included

  • Compulsory insurance to enter the protected area of Coral in Barú (COP 8,800 per person)
  • Extra purchases on the beach
  • Rental of water equipment and activities

Meeting point

Hotel-area pickup or agreed meeting point

Cartagena, Colombia

Depart from Cartagena at 7:30 a.m. We will confirm the pickup point and time for your area on WhatsApp.

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What's great

  • Sector more remote from Barú: because of its location they often have less people than the center of Playa Blanca, especially during the week
  • The plan already includes transport, chair, shaded cabana and lunch, so you reduce the purchases you need to coordinate on your own
  • Organized day plan, without having to negotiate transport, food and services on your own

What to know

  • It is a local beach with service, not an empty private club: there are other visitors, sellers and boats near the shore
  • On weekends and holidays there are more people, music and movement; the sea and the environment change according to the day
  • The extras are paid separately; always confirm the price before consuming or renting something

Before you arrive

Restrictions

  • Bring cash in small notes: the compulsory insurance of entry to the protected area of Corales in Barú (COP 8,800 per person) and the consumption on the beach are paid upon arrival.
  • Payment by card has a surcharge of 15%; for purchases it is appropriate to use cash or direct transfer.
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat and a towel, and prepare for an early start: pickup is in the morning.
  • Agree on prices before ordering or renting any extra service from vendors.

Spend the day at Playa Tranquila, a quieter, semi-private section of Barú beach. Pickup is from the hotel area or an agreed meeting point. Travel to Barú in an air-conditioned bus, then take a short boat transfer of about five minutes to reach the beach without walking across the sand. A chair, shade and a Caribbean lunch are included. This is a beach with visitor services, not an empty private club: expect other visitors and vendors, especially at weekends. Depart from Cartagena at 7:30 a.m.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.

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Priciliano

🇲🇽 México ·

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“La comida muy buena. Mejoraría un poco el transporte y agregaría una parada al baño en el regreso, aunque tocara pagar un poco más.”
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María Inés

🇦🇷 Argentina ·

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“La playa es linda aunque con poco espacio; algunos extras como reposeras, sombrillas y locker se pagan aparte. El mar, buenísimo.”
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Janette

🇺🇸 Estados Unidos ·

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“Me gustó la comunicación con el organizador y lo bien resuelto que estuvo todo. El restaurante tenía buena comida y el lugar es pequeño pero agradable.”
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Camilo

🇨🇴 Colombia ·

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“Todo estuvo muy bien. La gestión y la logística son muy buenas, los horarios se cumplen y eso hace que el viaje sea valioso y tranquilo.”
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Frequently asked questions

Depart from Cartagena at 7:30 a.m. We will confirm the pickup point and time for your area on WhatsApp.

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