BENDITA BEACH
This tiny island tip of white, white sand jutting into the clearest water use to be known only as Isla Arena (sand island) and we would include it as a stop whenever people hired private boats for the day. However in the past year it has started to be marketed as Bendita Beach and you can now buy day passes that go directly here for 195,000 pesos plus marine tax (19,000 at time of writing). It is very beautiful and very rustic. There really isn't very much apart from beach and water and some tree-covered tables where lunch is served, so plan just to eat, sleep and swim and chill the heck out. Snorkeling in the nearby area is also available. Book it by emailing info@cartagenaconnections.com with the date, number of guests, full names of guests, passport numbers of guests or use the booking form below.
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The info:
Price 195,000 pesos adults; 145,000 pesos children 3-7 years (+ marine tax 20,000 pesos pp)
What's included:
Sea transport
Welcome Fruit juice
Use of tents, beach chairs, sun loungers, sun beds
Buffet lunch - fish, coconut rice, patacon, salad bar, coffee, dessert
Not included:
Marine tax paid to port authority 19,000 pesos pp
extra food and drink you might want to buy from the bar or restaurant, things you might want to buy from souvenir shop, spa services, taxis to and from the dock
How does it work? Instructions.
Arrive to the dock "Muelle de la Bodeguita" located just outside the Clock tower (Torre del Reloj) from 7.30am. You can find it in Google maps.
Go to gate 4 (puerta 4).
Pay the marine tax in cash (20,000 pesos) to Luis
Bendita will have a fruit platter waiting for you up until 8am while you are checked in.
Once everyone is checked in you will board the private boat and depart by 8.15am (as long as everyone arrives on time).
The journey to Bendita is about 50 minutes.
You will return to Cartagena dock at about 4.15pm.
Recommendations:
Bring towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellant (if you are prone), camera for taking jealousy-inducing selfies. Remember to bring cash for the tax (you can pay for the daypass by card or transfer if you prefer).
You are not permitted to bring food or drink.
Check out the 360degree virtual tour here
The info:
Price 195,000 pesos adults; 145,000 pesos children 3-7 years (+ marine tax 20,000 pesos pp)
What's included:
Sea transport
Welcome Fruit juice
Use of tents, beach chairs, sun loungers, sun beds
Buffet lunch - fish, coconut rice, patacon, salad bar, coffee, dessert
Not included:
Marine tax paid to port authority 19,000 pesos pp
extra food and drink you might want to buy from the bar or restaurant, things you might want to buy from souvenir shop, spa services, taxis to and from the dock
How does it work? Instructions.
Arrive to the dock "Muelle de la Bodeguita" located just outside the Clock tower (Torre del Reloj) from 7.30am. You can find it in Google maps.
Go to gate 4 (puerta 4).
Pay the marine tax in cash (20,000 pesos) to Luis
Bendita will have a fruit platter waiting for you up until 8am while you are checked in.
Once everyone is checked in you will board the private boat and depart by 8.15am (as long as everyone arrives on time).
The journey to Bendita is about 50 minutes.
You will return to Cartagena dock at about 4.15pm.
Recommendations:
Bring towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellant (if you are prone), camera for taking jealousy-inducing selfies. Remember to bring cash for the tax (you can pay for the daypass by card or transfer if you prefer).
You are not permitted to bring food or drink.