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Isla Barú

Isla Barú

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The Isla Barú or Isla de Barú is a former peninsula south of Cartagena, Colombia.[1] It was cut off from the mainland by the Canal del Dique, but is still connected by bridge. It projects out southwest from the southern end of Cartagena towards the Islas del Rosario. It is approximately 25 km long and in places is less than 1 km wide. Approximately 20,000 people live on the island.

Playa Blaca on Isla Barú

Most of the economy of the island is devoted to tourism and summer homes, particularly for visitors to its white sand beach. In 1708 Wager's Action took place off its shores, leading to the sinking of the treasure galleon San José.[2] There are a few options to get from Cartagena to Isla Baru. You can take a ferry, bus, taxi or private transportation. Transportation by boat is typically the fastest and most popular option.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Woods, Sarah (21 September 2015). Colombia. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 407. ISBN 9781841623641.
  2. [2]
    ""Holy grail" of shipwrecks found off Colombia". AP. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  3. [3]
    "Isla Baru Columbia". buzzNOW. Retrieved February 20, 2019.

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