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 thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery, a stone wall, and a small pool.
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.
Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$491 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$491
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (799 reviews)
"We arrived at 2 PM with family, three rooms total. Since it was my wife’s birthday, I had arranged balloons and decorations for 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, our room wasn’t ready until 6:15 PM. What was most frustrating was the front desk’s attitude—rather than offering solutions, the answer was repeatedly ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (402 reviews)
"Everything was great except, lunch Buffet was over run on Sunday with day pass guests."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

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Decameron Baru - All inclusive
Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Carrera 1a No 2-87 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AU$274 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$274
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved it was a great stay I’d recommend it"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
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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 ...
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
"It had bugs, really discosting"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
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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.

Activities

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

AU$84
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

AU$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat
Our ecological symbol

All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena

AU$42
per adult
All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena
TRADITIONAL CHIVA

Full BILINGUAL CITYTOUR, Castle Entrance and Monuments

AU$45
per adult
Full BILINGUAL CITYTOUR, Castle Entrance and Monuments
Cartagena: Cartagena Party Bus

Cartagena: Cartagena Party Bus

AU$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Cartagena Party Bus
Picture 2 for Activity Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca Beach Trip with Lunch

Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

AU$48
per adult
Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch
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Cities near Baru Island

A narrow street lined with colorful buildings, featuring balconies and potted plants.

Cartagena

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