The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best beach towns in colombia"
Named by 7 of 81. Tayrona National ParkMagdalena, ColombiaEl Cabo San Juan has calm turquoise water and basic camping, reached on foot or horseback.Currents can be strong, so swimming spots matter.
Named by 5 of 82. Playa BlancaBolívar, ColombiaOn Barú island, reached by boat from Cartagena.A popular Cartagena day trip, with hammocks and cabins for overnight stays.
Named by 5 of 83. CartagenaBolívar, ColombiaA local says the island beaches beat those in the city.City beaches such as Bocagrande are easy to reach.Best time to visit Cartagena
Named by 5 of 8
4. Rosario Islands
Bolívar, Colombia
Protected coral reefs suit snorkelling, as a day trip from Cartagena.
A short speedboat ride from Cartagena.
Named by 4 of 85. PalominoLa Guajira, ColombiaA laid-back town with a long, mostly empty beach, though the water can be rough.About 82 km east of Santa Marta.
Named by 4 of 86. Santa MartaMagdalena, ColombiaA colonial city that serves as the gateway to Tayrona.A 3-4 hour bus ride from Cartagena.
Named by 3 of 87. TagangaMagdalena, ColombiaA small fishing village 20 minutes from Santa Marta.Backpacker favorite with a half-moon bay for sunsets.
Named by 3 of 88. El RodaderoMagdalena, ColombiaThe main resort strip near Santa Marta, with bustling beachside bars.Close to Santa Marta's airport, with lively nightlife.
Named by 3 of 89. ProvidenciaSan Andrés y Providencia, ColombiaA UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with fishing villages and coral gardens.Reached by flying to San Andrés first; a top dive spot.
Named by 2 of 810. San AndrésSan Andrés y Providencia, ColombiaJohnny Cay sits on a sandbank just north of the island.San Andrés and Providencia lie far offshore from the mainland.
Named by 2 of 811. Cabo de la VelaLa Guajira, ColombiaA hard-to-reach desert coast four hours from Riohacha, with basic lodging.A remote outpost with a teal sea.
Named by 2 of 812. La BoquillaBolívar, ColombiaA fishing village 20 minutes from Cartagena with mangrove tours.
Named by 2 of 813. RiohachaLa Guajira, ColombiaBreakwaters make a comfortable swimming area.
14. Isla MucuraSucre, ColombiaHas the best beaches in the San Bernardo archipelago.
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Named by 7 of 81. Tayrona National ParkEl Cabo San Juan has calm turquoise water and basic camping, reached on foot or horseback.Currents can be strong, so swimming spots matter.
Named by 5 of 82. Playa BlancaOn Barú island, reached by boat from Cartagena.A popular Cartagena day trip, with hammocks and cabins for overnight stays.Named by 5 of 83. CartagenaA local says the island beaches beat those in the city.City beaches such as Bocagrande are easy to reach.Best time to visit Cartagena
Named by 5 of 8
