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Aerial view of lush green Isla del Pirata surrounded by reef and azure blue sea at Rosario Islands off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia

Colombia Beaches


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Colombia’s stunning Caribbean coast has many beaches to explore, with Cartagena being the gateway to these crystal clear shores.

Isla Barú lies just off the coast from Cartagena and is easily accessible by boat. Enjoy the island’s paradisical beaches including Playa Blanca, with white sand and swaying palms. The Rosario Islands and Baru Peninsula are also easily reached by boat, whilst the tropical islands of San Andres and Providencia are only a short flight away.

For more rugged wild stretches of beach visit Tayrona National Park, an unspoilt area of tropical beauty. Boasting lush jungle cascading down to gorgeous sands, this is the perfect place to explore the wonders of Colombia’s natural world. Stroll along the park’s long stretches of pristine coastline, search for wildlife on a guided hike through the rainforest, or simply relax and soak up the magnificent ocean views.

Trailfinders offers a range of Colombia beach holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you feel like chilling out on a pristine beach, or want to hike through the tropical jungle - they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR MOST POPULAR COLOMBIA BEACH HOLIDAYS

Here is a snapshot of some of our most popular Tayrona National Park and Colombia beach holidays.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Colours of Colombia from Dublin
Private Tour
14 days / 13 nights

Visiting colourful cities, emerald-hued coffee fields and jungle-fringed beaches, this tour is the perfect introduction to this captivating country.

Guide Price: €5,049 £Please contact us pp

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Coastal Colombia
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
8 days / 7 nights

Looking for a well-rounded introduction to Colombia?

Guide Price: €1420 £1245 pp

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Classic Colombia
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
16 days / 15 nights

Colombia tends to be an underrated travel destination, which just means there’s more untouched parts of this beautiful country for you to explore.

Guide Price: €2599 £2239 pp

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Caribbean Colombia Express
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
8 days / 7 nights

Take it from us — the nature of Colombia and the Caribbean is like nowhere else on Earth.

Guide Price: €1079 £959 pp

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Solo-ish Colombia
Guided Small Group for Solo Travellers
8 days / 7 nights

Colombia’s irresistible charm is calling — and this Solo-ish adventure is your ticket to dive right in.

Guide Price: €1479 £1319 pp

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Cartagena Beach Extension
Private Tour
4 days / 3 nights

With pristine white sands lapped by crystal clear ocean, the beautiful islands near Cartagena are the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing on the beach.

Guide Price: €1,105 £959 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN THE CARIBBEAN COAST

Each region of Colombia boasts its own attractions and the Caribbean coast is no different. It would be just as easy to spend several days on the tiny Rosario Islands relaxing in the sun and swimming in the clear water as it would be to take a short flight to San Andres and Providencia to discover isolated beaches, unspoilt reefs and small towns filled with colourful wooden houses.

Or maybe head along the coast towards Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park, Here you can take a stroll along the park’s long stretches of beach and hike along jungle trails.

See the tiles below for a little more information on each destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call an speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Rosario Islands & the Baru Peninsula
Just an hour by boat from Cartagena lie several tropical beaches, which can be visited as a day trip or for a longer stay. Snorkel in aqua water, chill on the beach and sip cocktails in paradise.
Tayrona National Park
A four hour drive from Cartagena, Tayrona NP boasts jungle-fringed beaches and lush rainforest. Enjoy a guided hike in search of local wildlife or simply relax on pristine beaches.
Cartagena
Cartagena’s historic old town is easily explored on foot with picturesque cobblestone streets and colourful plazas. The vibrant city is also the main gateway to Colombia’s stunning Caribbean coast.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS ON THE CARIBBEAN COAST

We feature a great range of accommodation in Colombia's beaches, with something to suit all tastes. Maybe you're looking for simply hotel with an amazing beachfront location and a great choice of water sports? Or perhaps you want a little more luxury and prefer to stay in a treetop bungalow, surrounded by forest with stunning ocean views from your deck?

What you won't find here are thousands of hotels to wade through. We've done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Hotel Las Islas
4 star

Isla Mucura & Isla Barú

Situated a 45 minute boat ride from Cartagena, in the heart of Colombia’s stunning Caribbean coast, this environmentally friendly hotel seamlessly blends in with its lush jungle surroundings to create a tranquil stay.
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
5 star

Isla Mucura & Isla Barú

This luxurious resort is beautifully set alongside a powdery white sand beach dotted with mangrove trees.
Ecohabs
3 plus star

Tayrona National Park

Set on a hillside within Tayrona National Park and boasting beautiful views over the ocean, this is the perfect place to simply relax and get away from it all.
Hotel San Pedro De Majagua
3 plus star

Rosario Islands

Located in Rosario Natural Park on the Caribbean coast and only an hour boat ride from Cartagena, this lovely hotel is the ideal place to relax after a busy few days around Colombia.
Villa Maria Tayrona
3 plus star

Tayrona National Park

Located just outside the Tayrona National Park and only a 10 minute walk from the beach, this charming hotel offers a quiet getaway.
Hotel Punta Faro
3 plus star

Isla Mucura & Isla Barú

Set on the island of Isla Mucura, two hours by boat from Cartagena, this intimate hotel is ideal for relaxation or exploring the untouched beaches.

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