Last checked: 25 October 2026 by Lia. Sources: Parques Nacionales Naturales and Corpoturismo fees (El Universal, July 2026). Hero photo: Felipeortegag, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Overview
For clear water and white sand, sleep on Barú or in the Rosario Islands. In 2026 that means a 13,500 COP park fee, an 18,000 COP pier fee at La Bodeguita, and 8,800 COP of mandatory insurance, on top of the boat.
Fees (2026)
- Park entry: 13,500 COP.
- Pier fee at La Bodeguita: 18,000 COP.
- Mandatory insurance: 8,800 COP.
Getting there
By boat from authorised piers in Cartagena, about an hour, or by road to Barú. See Rosario Islands from Cartagena.
Who it suits
Couples and beach lovers. Electricity, water and Wi-Fi can be limited on smaller islands.
Frequently asked questions
What are the 2026 island fees?
Park entry is 13,500 COP. The La Bodeguita pier fee is 18,000 COP. Mandatory insurance is 8,800 COP.
How do you get to Barú and the Rosario Islands?
By boat from authorised piers in Cartagena, about an hour, or by road to Barú.
