Islas del Rosario - Perfect for Honeymooners or beach lovers
Paradise close to the city of Cartagena
If you are newlyweds or planning a honeymoon a perfect honeymoon vacation spot is the Rosario Islands. Very close to Cartagena, approximately one hour by boat, lies a paradise of natural, unspoilt coral beaches and sublime sunsets. The Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario), recently named as one of the ten most attractive destinations in the world by the renowned Portuguese tourist magazine "Fuguas Magazine". The Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario) are really a cluster of small islands formed by coral reefs surrounded by warm and crystal clear water, which is a perfect place for swimming, diving and canoeing, or more simply taking boat rides around the islands, since they truly offer beautiful and exuberant views. However, don't forget that when you return from the islands your Cartagena Vacation rental apartment is waiting.
A Perfect Place to Relax for Newlyweds and Honeymooners alike ...
Undoubtedly, it is a perfect place to relax, ideal for newly-weds and honeymooners. There is a comfortable hotel infrastructure as well as exotic restaurants allowing visitors to enjoy delicious typical dishes from the area, such as fresh fish accompanied by coconut rice. Not to be missed. So if you are newly married or planning your honeymoon in Cartagena or just wish to visit the beautiful Roasrio Islands you can be guaranteed a wonderful experience.
To go to the islands it is necessary to take a boat from the only official pier in Cartagena (Muella La Bodeguita). As mentioned, this is the only authorized point for boats leaving to visit the islands. Prices vary according to to the plan or program offered by the tourism agencies around the city, however the plans generally provide a welcome cocktail, lunch and snacks and usually cost from 45,000 pesos to 110,000. All tourist travelling to the islands have to pay an Environmental Tax of 10,000 pesos.
Before closing, a word of warning, one of the nicest beaches in the area is called Playa Blanca and is truly a wonder of nature - white sand, palm trees and crystal clear water. However, there is a very large number of insistent beach peddlers trying to make a living and are famous here for being very annoying and spoiling a perfect day out. Many trips here seem to be designed to separate tourists from their money. One such trip is the "Acuario Island and Playa Blanca", whilst both places are great the trip is in a very slow boat (where most of your day will be spent) and once on Playa Blanca you are taken to the local restaurants a short walk from the beach for lunch after which you are left very little time for a swim and to be pestered by the peddlers. A stressful day out.
When returning to Cartagena, be sure to relax in our beautiful beach front apratment for your Cartagena Vacation.
To go to the islands it is necessary to take a boat from the only official pier in Cartagena (Muella La Bodeguita). As mentioned, this is the only authorized point for boats leaving to visit the islands. Prices vary according to to the plan or program offered by the tourism agencies around the city, however the plans generally provide a welcome cocktail, lunch and snacks and usually cost from 45,000 pesos to 110,000. All tourist travelling to the islands have to pay an Environmental Tax of 10,000 pesos.
Before closing, a word of warning, one of the nicest beaches in the area is called Playa Blanca and is truly a wonder of nature - white sand, palm trees and crystal clear water. However, there is a very large number of insistent beach peddlers trying to make a living and are famous here for being very annoying and spoiling a perfect day out. Many trips here seem to be designed to separate tourists from their money. One such trip is the "Acuario Island and Playa Blanca", whilst both places are great the trip is in a very slow boat (where most of your day will be spent) and once on Playa Blanca you are taken to the local restaurants a short walk from the beach for lunch after which you are left very little time for a swim and to be pestered by the peddlers. A stressful day out.
When returning to Cartagena, be sure to relax in our beautiful beach front apratment for your Cartagena Vacation.