BANANA BEACH PLAYA BLANCA BARU
I've said it before, and I'll probably say it a million more times over. For my money, Playa Blanca is Cartagena's best beach for when you want white sand and ridiculously blue waters. There's a bunch of ways to enjoy it.. the most common is the standard boat trip which goes via the Aquarium and can get pretty crazy busy and isn't everyone's cup of tea.. so for those who are looking for a more private option, let us tell you about Banana Beach.
Banana Beach is located on stretch of Playa Blanca far away from the crowds. They provide towels, sun lounges, a delicious lunch cooked in a pretty flash kitchen. The ceviche is really good. The fish is 100% guaranteed fresh. Same goes for the shrimp. There's toilets with seats that flush! The management team keep away the vendors and only summon the ladies who massage if you actually want them. You can pay by card. This all sounds like a given, but the thing is, in every other spot on the beach, it's not.
So Banana Beach adds up to the most convenient way to experience Playa Blanca.
The day pass costs 140,000 pesos pp including transport (pickup from your centro hotel via van) or 100,000 pesos if you make your own way there. We can also arrange a private transfer for slightly more which will enable you to choose your time of departure and return. NOTE: We strongly recommend you allow us to book a taxi for you there and back.. we have negotiated a rate of 60,000 pesos each way.. for the extra $7 the entire experience is a lot more convenient and easy to navigate (and without the need to wait while the van picks up other people etc)
Includes:
Boat trip up the beach to the private section to avoid the long walk
A starter of Ceviche or Patacones with Hogoa salsa
A main of fish (or chicken) with coconut rice, patacones and salad or Angus Beef Hamburger
2 drinks (cervezas, mojitos, juice)
To reserve a space, just send us a reservation via email or whatsapp with your name, date, pick up hotel and how many people.
Logistics:
You will leave from the centre at 9am and then leave Playa Blanca at 4pm. For the standard transport option, you will be collected via van between 8.30am and 9am (depending how many people have booked for the day).
You will then be driven to Playa Blanca (45 minutes + depending upon traffic). At the entry point to the beach, you will board the boat 5mentiras and enjoy a quick 5 minute boat ride to the other end of the beach away from the crowds. You will be taken directly to Banana Beach who will have your reservation. Private transport for 1-4 people will be from 120,000 pesos round trip.
We can also arrange arrivals by boat for larger/group bookings.
Banana Beach is located on stretch of Playa Blanca far away from the crowds. They provide towels, sun lounges, a delicious lunch cooked in a pretty flash kitchen. The ceviche is really good. The fish is 100% guaranteed fresh. Same goes for the shrimp. There's toilets with seats that flush! The management team keep away the vendors and only summon the ladies who massage if you actually want them. You can pay by card. This all sounds like a given, but the thing is, in every other spot on the beach, it's not.
So Banana Beach adds up to the most convenient way to experience Playa Blanca.
The day pass costs 140,000 pesos pp including transport (pickup from your centro hotel via van) or 100,000 pesos if you make your own way there. We can also arrange a private transfer for slightly more which will enable you to choose your time of departure and return. NOTE: We strongly recommend you allow us to book a taxi for you there and back.. we have negotiated a rate of 60,000 pesos each way.. for the extra $7 the entire experience is a lot more convenient and easy to navigate (and without the need to wait while the van picks up other people etc)
Includes:
Boat trip up the beach to the private section to avoid the long walk
A starter of Ceviche or Patacones with Hogoa salsa
A main of fish (or chicken) with coconut rice, patacones and salad or Angus Beef Hamburger
2 drinks (cervezas, mojitos, juice)
To reserve a space, just send us a reservation via email or whatsapp with your name, date, pick up hotel and how many people.
Logistics:
You will leave from the centre at 9am and then leave Playa Blanca at 4pm. For the standard transport option, you will be collected via van between 8.30am and 9am (depending how many people have booked for the day).
You will then be driven to Playa Blanca (45 minutes + depending upon traffic). At the entry point to the beach, you will board the boat 5mentiras and enjoy a quick 5 minute boat ride to the other end of the beach away from the crowds. You will be taken directly to Banana Beach who will have your reservation. Private transport for 1-4 people will be from 120,000 pesos round trip.
We can also arrange arrivals by boat for larger/group bookings.