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Spend a relaxed day on Barú’s private Banana Beach: a 50‑minute drive from Cartagena followed by a short coastal boat ride to white sand, shallow turquoise water, and a small beach club. Ideal for swimmers, sun seekers and easy snorkeling.
Spend a relaxed day on Barú’s private Banana Beach: a 50‑minute drive from Cartagena followed by a short coastal boat ride to white sand, shallow turquoise water, and a small beach club. Ideal for swimmers, sun seekers and easy snorkeling.
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Operated by VIP Service Taxi · Isla Barú, Bolívar
The salt air hits first—warm, mineral and a little sharp—then the beach opens: a ribbon of white sand and shallow turquoise that pushes and pulls at your pace. Banana Beach sits on Barú, the low-lying island south of Cartagena where Caribbean currents and sediment have built wide beaches and fringing reefs. For a six‑hour outing you’ll travel by executive car from Cartagena (roughly a 50‑minute transfer) and finish with an 8‑minute coastal boat hop to the private Banana Beach club.
easy.
6 hours.
Light activity—no sustained hiking; suitable for most fitness levels who can walk on sand and board a small boat.
The private vehicle ride to Barú is about 50 minutes, followed by an 8‑minute boat ride along the coast to Banana Beach.
The experience focuses on beach time; basic boat access for a coastal ride is included—snorkel gear may not be provided, so bring your own if you plan to snorkel.
Yes—shallow water and soft sand make it family friendly, but note the operator’s advisory for pregnant travelers and those with spinal issues.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather.
Barú was historically a fishing and agricultural area; white‑sand beaches grew in prominence as day‑trip destinations from Cartagena in the 20th century.
Coral and mangrove habitats near Barú are sensitive; use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and pack out all trash to limit local impacts.
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