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7 Blissful Beaches in Colombia

November 9, 2017
7 Beautifuel & Blissful Beaches in Colombia in South America

If you know me, you know I have a deep passion for beaches, crystal clear blue water, saltwater, and vitamin C! That is far away from Norway and 0 degrees. Today, I want to escape! All the way back to the beautiful beaches in Colombia. We are hit by 36 degrees and the humidity that is making your ties sticking together. Who cares when you can be a mermaid living the dream in between a coconut or three?

7 Blissful Beaches in Colombia

San Andres Island in Colombia, year 2017

1. Costeno Beach close to Santa Marta & Tayrona – One of the Best Beaches in Colombia

Costeno Beach has it’s a unique style, and the vibe makes you want to stay for next year or to the sunburn hits you bad. I loved this little escape next to Tayrona National Park. Yes, I skipped Palomino and stayed more days here in Costeno. I do not regret the decision. It was a fantastic time, with no wifi you get to talk with people! That is amazing, a dying art.

Costeño Beach in Sunsrise! The Rare & Hidden Paradise in Colombia
One of the Best Beaches in Colombia is Costeno Beach

2. Playa Blanca close to Cartagena de Indias

If you are in Cartagena de Indias, you want to escape the old city’s spectacular walls. Then either jump on a bus or take 60 minutes boat trip to the Playa beach from Cartagena. Either way, you will arrive at the beach. It is more comfortable to sleep on the bus.Playa Blanca is one of Beaches in Colombia that has the most tourist.

When entering the beach and see a Tsunami of people, keep on walking right (having the sea in front of you). Walk until you are more or less alone. Then welcome to Paradise! Enjoy your day in this azure blue water and dig your feet in the white sand that looks like snow on the beach. Who I’m, I kidding… snow? No SNOW, you are in the Caribbean!

Playa Blanca is One of the Best Beaches in Colombia
  • Cooco looco at One of the Best Beaches in Colombia

3. Freshwater Bay in Providencia Island, One of the Ordinary Beaches in Colombia

Freshwater Bay is your starting point in Providencia if going Scuba diving. Some of the best diving in the world! If not diving, hit the beach and have a nap with one of the local street dogs. The ocean makes my heart in peace; that’s why I need it.

For her, the ocean was more than a dream; it was the place she needed to visit to find herself.

And when she returned to the city. You could see the sun in her eyes, the wind in her hair, and taste the infinite salt on her lips – Jose Chaves

4. Crab Cay nearby Providencia Island Is Maybe the Most Unique of the Beaches in Colombia

If you are tired of being on the beach, explore Providencia Island with a boat! Talk to Bill Clinton, and he will give you the Island tour surrounded in peace and love for the world and the Island. Stop by Crab Cay clime to the top and discover the Sea of Seven Colors!

Providencia the Unspoiled Island Paradise in Colombia

5. Pool Day in Cartagena de Indias, Because Beaches in Colombia Are Not Always in Distance

Sometimes you get a bit tired of having sand, where you should not have sand. Then it is time to take a beach break and hit up some of the cooling infinity pools in Colombia. I only had the chance to explore the Movich Hotels infinity pool. That was not a disappointment!

  • Movich Hotels Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

6. Casa en el Agua in Colombia

Who wants to live in the sea but in a house? Well, then this is the place! Your Neighbours will be a naked man, Shakira, and Maluma. I don’t remember the neighbor’s names, but famous Colombian musicians have their vacations home right next to you. Anyway, that is not important. What is important is that you will be surrounded by ocean on all sides and every hour!

Waking up from your bed and then take two steps, and you are in the sea! Welcome to Casa en el Agua. By the way, they work with the No-Time concept; things happen when they happen. Drink Limonada de Coco and enjoy life, saltwater, and sun!

Casa en el Agua, Colombia ,

7. Johnny Cay in San Andres Island – One of the Most Spectacular Beaches in Colombia

Jonny Cay is a beauty of a Beach and an Island; I think everyone visiting San Andres Island knows that Jonny Cay is the mini Island right in front of San Andres’s main beach. We are all on this tinny Island; we don’t care because it is too beautiful to be missed. Go exploring the Island, which takes around 30 minutes, and you can find less crowded places. Or go sleeping under the giant palm trees in the center of the Island.

The 7 Most Beautiful Beaches in Colombia

Which Beach Will Be Your Favorite?

Beaches in Colombia are many and beautiful. If I had to choose between the beaches in Colombia, I would have said Costeno Beach and Playa Blanca. These Beaches are smooth for anyone to access but are still beautiful. I loved the Beaches in San Andres and Providencia, but they are not the most accessible beaches to reach. Go to Tayrona Park if you can. When I was in Colombia, the Beaches in Tayrona was closed. This experience was not possible for me. The Beaches in Colombia must be tested! If not, you have not been to Colombia’s Caribbean coast, which is maybe the most joyful place to be in Colombia.

7 Beautifuel & Blissful Beaches in Colombia in South America: Most Beautiful Beaches in Colombia from Playa Blanca to Costeno Beach & then to the Islands of San Andres & Providencia, this is the Caribbean in Colombia.

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