Playa Castillo Grande
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Bocagrande is a very modern part of Cartagena. There are food places and shops everywhere. It's very easy to get around and there are walking/running paths along the water. It's very relaxing. This location is also a port for boats transporting tourists and locals to Isla de Tierra Bomba. It's very easy to find.
SARAH ARGUIJOSARAH ARGUIJO
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The beach and the water are very dirty, full of all kind of trash. There is also the smell of burnt petroleum from the nearby oil refinery. As a tourist you are constantly attacked by "vendors" trying to sell you water, sunglasses, water scooter ride, etc. (if on this beach it's better than hard to imagine how it looks on others). The only plus of this place is that it is less crowded. Still, not worth the visit.
Kasia ChKasia Ch
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Es una playa un poco menos concurrida que las playas como Bocagrande. Hay que tener en cuenta que no es de arena blanca ni mar Azul turquesa. Fuimos tipo 9 am un lunes festivo, no había mucha gente y fue tranquilo caminar. Hay carpas para alquilar y varios vendedores de alimentos, Tours o masajes, pero no fueron intrusivos. En toda la extensión de la playa (1km aproximadamente) solo encontramos 1 salvavidas y una caneca de basura, también había un par de motos acuáticas lo cual puede llegar a ser peligroso. El gran problema es la falta de cultura ciudadana y la pereza de las personas de llevarse su basura o buscar donde votarla adecuadamente, ya que se encuentran botellas plásticas, de vidrio, envolturas de comida, etc.
Daniela LópezDaniela López
100
Bem melhor que boca grande, mas ainda assim médio. Cartagena é um lugar muito lindo com péssima experiência para o turista. Nas praias do continente é tudo desorganizado, muito sujo e cheio de estelionato por todos os lados tem alguém tentando te passar a perna, vendendo alguma coisa muito mais cara do que deveria ser ou parece. Os passeios par as ilhas, poucos valem mesmo a pena, em quase todos não é bom de nadar, a faixa de areia é pequena e os preços abusivos. Cholon é a pior experiência que alguém pode ter de sujeira, estelionato e barulheira. Não vá para cartagena em feriados como a semana santa ou pico de temporada que é horrível.
Guilherme Augusto Souza PradoGuilherme Augusto Souza Prado
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Sand is smooth, and tents are not expensive (around US$10). Many salesmen wander around, and they can provide various services. Beware the boats though, as they roam fast and pose a potential danger to children.
Daniel Arturo Charry MenesesDaniel Arturo Charry Meneses
20
It is good, but can do with a good clean. Seems to be filled with locals more than anything, whilst Bocagrande has tourists, too. Man can see Isla del Tierra Bomba. Needs a good clean though.
Lee AloysiusLee Aloysius
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Nearby Attractions Of Playa Castillo Grande
Hotel Dorado Plaza Bocagrande
Playa De Bocagrande
Hilton Cartagena Hotel
Centro Comercial Nao
Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
InterContinental Cartagena de Indias, an IHG Hotel
Playa Castillo Grande
L'Barber Mónica Cruz
Hotel Cartagena Plaza / vista al mar
Hotel Playa Club

Hotel Dorado Plaza Bocagrande
4.5
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Playa De Bocagrande
4.3
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Hilton Cartagena Hotel
4.6
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Centro Comercial Nao
4.0
(2.8K)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Playa Castillo Grande
Juan Valdez - Bocagrande
KFC San Martin
Kiosco El Bony
Restaurante La Olla Cartagenera
Juan Valdez Café La Mansión
Restaurante Nami
Pizzeria Aguanile
HAMACHI Cartagena
Restaurante-Bar Intriga Tropical
La Dulcería cartagena

Juan Valdez - Bocagrande
4.6
(2.5K)Click for details

KFC San Martin
4.2
(1.7K)Click for details

Kiosco El Bony
4.3
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Restaurante La Olla Cartagenera
4.3
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Distrito turístico y cultural, Carrera 7, Club Cartagena #5, Castillogrande, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
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attractions: Hotel Dorado Plaza Bocagrande, Playa De Bocagrande, Hilton Cartagena Hotel, Centro Comercial Nao, Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals, InterContinental Cartagena de Indias, an IHG Hotel, Playa Castillo Grande, L'Barber Mónica Cruz, Hotel Cartagena Plaza / vista al mar, Hotel Playa Club, restaurants: Juan Valdez - Bocagrande, KFC San Martin, Kiosco El Bony, Restaurante La Olla Cartagenera, Juan Valdez Café La Mansión, Restaurante Nami, Pizzeria Aguanile, HAMACHI Cartagena, Restaurante-Bar Intriga Tropical, La Dulcería cartagena
