Bocagrande Beaches, Cartagena: Guide and How to Get There
Bocagrande is the peninsula of hotels and urban beaches in Cartagena, about 10 minutes from the Walled City. Its beaches, protected by breakwaters, have calm waters ideal for swimming and watching the sunset. Arrive in Cartagena by bus with Marsol.
Bocagrande in Summary
The essentials for planning your bus trip with Marsol to Cartagena.
$40,000
Ticket from Barranquilla (COP)
2 h 30 min
By bus from Barranquilla
29
Daily departures from Marsol to this destination
Why Travel with Marsol
Official Tickets
Direct purchase on the Marsol site, without intermediaries.
Multiple Departures Daily
Check the schedules for each route and choose the one that suits you best.
Marsol Offices in Each City
Departures and arrivals for these routes are at Transportes Marsol offices.
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How to Get to Bocagrande by Bus
Daily buses from Transportes Marsol. Schedules and prices may change; confirm them when booking. The bus arrives in Cartagena; from there, continue to Bocagrande as explained below.
Arrival and How to Get Around
Where the Marsol bus drops you off and how to continue your journey.
Arrival by Bus: Cartagena
Transportes Marsol Office
Carrera 2A 43-111, Cartagena, Bolívar
How to Get to Bocagrande
From the Marsol office in Cartagena, Bocagrande is a few minutes away by taxi. From the Walled City, you can go by taxi or walk along the seashore.
What to Do in Bocagrande
- Bocagrande Beaches: sand and calm waters between breakwaters, with tents and chairs for rent
- El Laguito and Castillogrande: quieter areas at the tip of the peninsula
- Avenida San Martín: restaurants, shopping centers, and nightlife
- Sunset: one of the best spots in the city to watch the sun set over the Caribbean
- Rosario Islands: boats depart from La Bodeguita Pier, downtown
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Sunset in Bocagrande: Pedro Szekely (CC BY 2.0); Beaches between breakwaters: Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan (CC BY-SA 2.0); Rosario Islands: P R (CC BY 2.0).
Frequently Asked Questions about Bocagrande
Answers to the most common questions before traveling.
Travel to Bocagrande with Marsol
Official tickets, purchased online, from $40,000 COP. Seats are limited during high season: book in advance.