Outdoors Rosario Islands, Cartagena
Islas del Rosario
An outdoor spot in Rosario Islands, Cartagena, pricey ($$$) and worth most of a day (about 8 hours). Best time to go: Full day.
Why go
Coral archipelago in a national park about an hour by boat, with clear water for snorkeling.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Cartagena, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. Set aside most of a day (about 8 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Outdoors · Beaches
- Neighborhood
- Rosario Islands
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 8 hr
- Best time
- Full day
On these curated routes
Islas del Rosario is a stop on our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Cartagena
Islas del Rosario is our only outdoors pick in Cartagena; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Cartagena guide.
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Walled City of Cartagena
UNESCO-listed old town of plazas, flower-draped balconies and 11 km of stone ramparts.
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Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
Massive Spanish fortress with tunnels, built on San Lázaro hill to guard the city.
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Getsemaní
Former working-class barrio of murals and street life around Plaza de la Trinidad.
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Palacio de la Inquisición
Colonial palace on Plaza de Bolívar now a history museum covering the Inquisition and the city.
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Las Bóvedas
Former vaults in the city wall now holding craft and souvenir shops.
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La Cevichería
Small spot near the walls famous for Caribbean ceviches and seafood rice.
When to go
Average daily highs in Cartagena run from 29°C in October to 30°C in April; October is usually the wettest month. For Islas del Rosario itself, we suggest: Full day.
Modelled monthly averages for Cartagena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cartagena weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Islas del Rosario, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Rosario Islands, Bolivar, Colombia
- Coordinates
- 10.19701, -75.76040
- Destination
- Cartagena, Colombia
Islas del Rosario: quick answers
How much time do you need at Islas del Rosario?
Plan on most of a day (about 8 hours) at Islas del Rosario. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Islas del Rosario?
Our pick: Full day. Insider tip: Choose a reputable operator; cheap tours are crowded and rushed.
Where is Islas del Rosario?
Islas del Rosario is at Rosario Islands, Bolivar, Colombia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Islas del Rosario?
Islas del Rosario appears on Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Islas del Rosario to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Cartagena.
Plan Cartagena
- Cartagena travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Cartagena weather by month
- Medellín to Cartagena 461 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Cartagena
- Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Sight
- Alquímico Drinks
- Celele Food
- Las Bóvedas Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.