Muelle Turístico de La Bodeguita
A pier on Avenida Blas de Lezo, across from Cartagena's historic center, where boats and catamarans leave for the Islas del Rosario and Playa Blanca.
- Hours
- Boats leave in the morning; the time depends on each operator.
- Price
- You pay a port fee in cash, on top of the trip or ticket.
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Avenida Blas de Lezo, Centro, Cartagena
La Bodeguita is the pier authorized by the Cartagena Port Authority (Capitanía de Puerto) for public passenger transport to the Islas del Rosario and San Bernardo. The maritime authority (Dimar) inspects the boats there and gives safety talks.
Almost all the day trips to the islands and Playa Blanca leave from here. At the pier's ticket booths you can buy trips and pay the port fee.
It's on Avenida Blas de Lezo, across from the wall and a few blocks from the Torre del Reloj and San Pedro Claver.
What to see
- Boats and catamarans heading out.
- The view of the bay and the dome of San Pedro Claver.
Getting there
- On foot from La Matuna or from the Torre del Reloj.
- Taxi: ask for the Muelle de La Bodeguita on Avenida Blas de Lezo.
Tips
- Arrive well before the departure time your operator gives you.
- Bring cash for the port fee and for the islands.
- Buy from the pier's licensed operators.
FAQ
Where do the boats to the Islas del Rosario leave from?
From the Muelle Turístico de La Bodeguita, on Avenida Blas de Lezo.
Do I have to pay anything at the pier?
Yes, a port fee per person, in cash, on top of the trip or ticket.
On the map
Photos: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · DJ-NELZON, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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