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Colombia · Bolívar

Best beaches in Barú

10 ranked beaches in Barú, Bolívar

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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  1. 1

    Playa Agua Azul

    Small turquoise-water beach often visited by boat from Barú and Cholón.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa Barú Grande

    Broad quiet southern Barú beach area suitable for non-touristy coverage.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa Blanca

    Barú’s flagship beach and one of the most searched beach destinations near Cartagena.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Playa Bobo

    Lesser-known Barú beach alternative away from Playa Blanca’s busiest section.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Playa Cholón

    Famous party lagoon-beach zone and a core Barú boating stop.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Playa de los Muertos

    Quiet Barú beach name used locally and by small operators.

    7.0
  7. 7

    Playa Puerto Naito

    Sheltered Barú bay-beach area with local relevance but low mainstream visibility.

    7.0
  8. 8

    Playa Puntilla

    Resort-linked beach on Barú’s quieter southern coast with strong visitor value.

    7.0
  9. 9

    Punta Barú

    Remote-feeling southern Barú coastal area often missed in generic beach lists.

    7.0
  10. 10

    Punta Iguana

    Small coastal point/beach area useful for Barú hidden-beach discovery.

    7.0

What makes Barú's beaches stand out?

Barú sits in Bolívar, Colombia and is home to 10 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 Barú or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.