Cartagena and Barú day trip from El Rodadero

About Cartagena and Barú

What it is and what to do

The so-called Barú Island is actually a peninsula, between the Bay of Cartagena, the Canal del Dique and the Caribbean, according to colombia.travel. Its largest beach is Playa Blanca.

The trip combines Cartagena, Barú and a tour of Barranquilla.

• •Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated: colombia.travel recommends it for Barú's beaches.

Information verified on 2026-11-07. Opening hours, fees and closures can change: confirm with the operator before you go. Official site

Photos of Cartagena and Barú

Bastion of the Cartagena walls

Rooftops of the old town

Fortification beside the coastal road

Walled city seen by drone

Walls and coast of Cartagena

Bocagrande beach and high-rises

Your base in El Rodadero

350 meters from the beach

Hotel Taybo Kai is a 4-star hotel in the heart of El Rodadero, with 26 rooms, 24-hour reception and private parking. 350 meters from Playa El Rodadero and 250 from the boardwalk, with restaurants less than a block away. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi; the family rooms sleep up to 5.

• 350 m

  Playa El Rodadero

• 4

  Stars

• In every room

  Air conditioning

• 24/7

  Reception

Not included in the rate: breakfast (Buffet or continental, $20.000 COP extra per person) · airport transfer ($35.000 COP per transfer (up to 4 people) to/from Simón Bolívar Airport) · parking (Private, $15.000 COP per day).

FAQ

• Is Barú an island?

  No: according to colombia.travel it is a peninsula, between the Bay of Cartagena, the Canal del Dique and the Caribbean.

• What does the Cartagena and Barú trip include?

  Breakfast, lunch, a professional guide, travel insurance, a tour of Barranquilla, Barú and a tour of Cartagena.

• Can I book a tour to Cartagena and Barú through the hotel?

  Yes. Book with the hotel's virtual assistant or message our tours WhatsApp (+57 314 605 9491): tours are run by the hotel's partner agency. They are paid separately and in full at least one day in advance.

• Where is Hotel Taybo Kai?

  At Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, 350 m from Playa El Rodadero (about a 4-minute walk).

• How much is a night at the hotel?

  Rooms start at $150.000 COP per night. Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.

• Is breakfast included?

  Breakfast (buffet or continental) is available at an extra cost of $20.000 COP per person and is not included in the room rate.

• Does the hotel rate include tickets or tours?

  No. The hotel rate covers accommodation only; tickets, tours and transport to visit Cartagena and Barú are paid separately. Message us on WhatsApp if you have questions before your trip.