Best beaches in Bahía de Barbacoas

2 ranked beaches in Bahía de Barbacoas, Bolívar

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Playa Bahía de Barbacoas

Sheltered mainland bay shoreline facing Barú, important for full coastal coverage outside the peninsula.

7.0

Playa Punta Barbacoas

Sheltered coastal point facing the bay, likely missed by generic map and tourism sources.

7.0

What makes Bahía de Barbacoas's beaches stand out?

Bahía de Barbacoas sits in Bolívar, Colombia and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Bahía de Barbacoas or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.