Nature · Cartagena

Isla de Tierra Bomba (Punta Arena)

Tierra Bomba is the island across from Bocagrande. Punta Arena has beach clubs and fish restaurants; you get there by boat in 10 or 15 minutes from behind the Hospital de Bocagrande.

Hours: Daytime; boats come back before sunset.
Price: Round-trip boat: it shouldn't be more than about COP 30,000 per person according to Blu Radio (August 2025, checked 2026-10-12). Clubs charge separately.
Price level: $$$$$
Duration: All day
Address: Punta Arena, Isla de Tierra Bomba, Cartagena

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It's the easiest beach plan from the city: a short boat ride, clubs with loungers and a pool, and a fish lunch. From the beach you can see the Bocagrande buildings.

To be honest: the water isn't crystal clear like in the Rosario, because the island is inside the bay. It's good for a relaxed day, not for snorkeling.

Watch out for the boatmen: in 2025 Blu Radio reported on tourists who were charged COP 80,000 for the boat and then COP 1,800,000 for using a beach. The report's benchmark is not to pay more than COP 30,000 round trip.

What to see

The Punta Arena beaches.
The view of Bocagrande from the sea.
Sunset over the city.

Getting there

Boat from the pier behind the Hospital de Bocagrande, in Castillogrande: 10 to 15 minutes.
Many beach clubs include the boat in the price.

Tips

Agree in writing on the total round-trip boat price, and whether it includes use of the beach or a tent.
It's better to book with a beach club that already includes transportation.
Don't accept 'just pay for what you consume' from boatmen on the street: it's the most reported scam.