Santa Cruz del Islote

We take the bus by land which will take us to Tolu, the trip lasts about 2 hours. Once in Tolu, the client will have a Caribbean breakfast (Arepa e' huevo with Colombian coffee). Afterwards the boat will take you on a panoramic tour of the San Bernardo Islands where the guide will communicate: the journey to the San Bernardo National Park (archipelago of 10 amazing islands where you will visit 2 of the most popular, Islote de Santa Cruz and Isla Múcura) between 08:00 am and 08:30 am we will advance our journey to Islote de Santa Cruz, considered the most populated island in the world by square meters, where a community of Afro-decent fishermen live who have taken advantage of its cultural and natural wealth to obtain an additional economic benefit, in this place those who wish to know how the population lives and swim with sharks and some species must pay the host of the island the sum of $ 10,000 COP per person, in the place they will be approximately 30 minutes, those who do not wish to enter will be transferred to Isla Mucura, later, the boat returns from those who did the tour in Santa Cruz heading to Isla Mùcura. In Mùcura, you will have the chosen lunch and enjoy its public beach with lush sea for approximately 2 hours. At 2:30 p.m. if there is no news, we will return to the city of Cartagena, ending our journey by land.

Our plan begins with the pick-up in the Bocagrande, Laguito, and Castillogrande at 5:00 am, then we head to the muelle de los pegasos around 5:50 am. We will go in the van with a duration of approximately 2 hours until San Bernardo, we will arrive to islote where we have an Arepa de Huevo and a drink, after that until we Visit Islote, we will pay the entrance (no incluided 3 usd aprox) to the Island and see the artisanal aquarium and connect with the natives, after this beautiful local experience we will go to Isla Mucura where we will place you on the chairs and tables of the restaurant area, here start your free time and explore the island or go straight to take a dip in the sea! Lunch is incluided. The departure time from the island will be around 2.30pm, we will be arriving around 4.00pm at muelle de la Bodeguita again

We will depart at 7 AM from the Santa Cruz Pier, located in the Manga neighborhood, on a scenic journey to the first stop: Santa Cruz del Islote. This artificial island in the San Bernardo Archipelago is known for its high population density, making it one of the most inhabited islands in the world. Despite its small size, Santa Cruz del Islote holds a fascinating cultural history, which our guides will share as you explore its narrow, colorful streets and observe the simple yet vibrant lifestyle of the locals. You'll have the chance to take in panoramic views of nearby undeveloped islands such as Isla Palma, Isla Múcura, and Tintipán, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and an atmosphere of complete tranquility. As we continue, you'll have the unique opportunity to support local islanders who travel between the islands in small canoes, offering local cocktails and handcrafted goods to make your visit even more memorable. Although some islands have been privatized to protect the national forest, we’ll still make a special stop at the "House in the Water" near Tintipán, a remarkable and iconic structure—often regarded as the only populated hostel in the middle of the ocean. Our crew will also recommend some of the best spots to enjoy a delicious Caribbean lunch, featuring fresh, local cuisine and unforgettable landscapes. On our return to Cartagena, we’ll visit additional islands, including Ceycen Island, Panda Island, and Mangles Island, where you can swim in the clear waters, snorkel, and relax before we head back to the city.