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La Boquilla

Colombia · Bolívar

La Boquilla is a fishing village on the Caribbean coast just north of Cartagena, in the department of Bolivar, Colombia. It is home to a largely Afro-Colombian community and is known for its wide beach, simple seafood restaurants and nearby mangrove channels. Visitors come for fresh fish, beach days and canoe tours through the mangroves guided by local fishermen.

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Things to do in La Boquilla

Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch · 5 h · from $60 · 4.6/5 (174 reviews)
Walking tour of the magical city of Cartagena. · 2 h 30 min · from $44.99 · 4.9/5 (71 reviews)
Horseback riding on the beaches of Cartagena · 30 min · from $22.40 · 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Cartagena Mud Volcano Tour with Transport & Snack · 4 h · from $40 · 3.8/5 (13 reviews)
Playa Blanca Experience · 8 h · from $80 · 4.8/5 (147 reviews)
Navigate the Mangroves of Cartagena in a Canoe · 1 h 30 min · from $23.45 · 3.0/5 (1 reviews)

All experiences in La Boquilla

Practical facts

Local time: UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Bolívar
Main language: Spanish
On the map: 10.47° N, 75.50° W

Near La Boquilla

Cartagena · 9 km away
Isla Baru · 38 km away
Barranquilla · 96 km away
Santa Marta · 164 km away
Tayrona · 195 km away
Riohacha · 306 km away

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