Tierra Bomba is an island located south of the urban area of Cartagena and north of Barú Island. This island, with an area of approximately twenty square kilometers, is part of the Bay of Cartagena and its political and cultural history. Its calm white-sand beaches and blue waters, as well as the historical and natural riches it holds, have made this place an emerging tourist destination, ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and the more crowded beaches on the mainland of Cartagena.

Getting to Tierra Bomba is very easy, as it is just a few minutes away by boat from the Muelle de La Bodeguita, or you can also go by private boat from the marinas or private piers in the city, making it a perfect place to visit due to its proximity, its natural beauty, its ancient buildings, and the warmth of its community. Thus, in recent years, Tierra Bomba has become an important tourist destination, thanks to the numerous options it offers visitors.

Four places to visit in Tierra Bomba, many activities to do

The island consists of four localities, with two of them being the most attractive to tourists:

  • Punta Arena: The top destination in the area due to its beautiful beaches and the stunning view of Cartagena that can be seen from this point.
  • Bocachica: This is the access channel to the Bay of Cartagena and has several historical and cultural points of interest, such as the Batería del Ángel San Rafael and the San Fernando fortress, which, along with the San José fortress, defended the city from pirate and enemy attacks by forcing boats to enter the city through the channel, where they could then be bombarded from both sides.
Blue sea, blue sky, vegetation at Tierra Bomba Island beach, white buildings in the background
Tierra Bomba Island

 

You can visit the Bocachica forts by directly accessing them via boat or through scheduled tours around the interior of Tierra Bomba, starting from Punta Arena, either by a walk of about 2.5 hours, by horse, or by motorcycle. The tour through the island's interior will also allow you to see remnants of ancestral buildings still preserved. We recommend taking the famous "Ruta de los Hornos", an expedition where you will discover 38 archaeological sites of lime kilns, used during the Viceroyalty to bake materials for building the city's Fortresses and defensive Walls.

Tierra Bomba is also rich in natural wealth, with vast areas of virgin nature to explore, which contributes to its rich mangrove ecosystem with dense native vegetation, home to many animal species. Activities you can do in nature, while aboard traditional canoes, include birdwatching, night baths to observe the bioluminescent plankton that glows with iridescent lights, and native fishing.

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Beach, blue sky, blue sea, and boat on a sunny day at Tierra Bomba Island
Tierra Bomba Island

 

All these characteristics make Tierra Bomba Island a place with great potential, offering a variety of activities to enjoy, such as water sports, wellness centers with yoga classes, meditation, relaxing or therapeutic massages, accommodations with all services and comforts, traditional local cuisine, or simply a relaxing day on the beach, enjoying tropical juices or signature cocktails.

It is important to highlight that through the development of these tourist activities, you will not only have the opportunity to experience something unique, but you will also be helping to conserve and preserve local ecosystems and support local communities, which are the foundation of these experiences.

Come to Tierra Bomba! Explore it, enjoy its offerings, interact with its people, and leave with the satisfaction of contributing, from your knowledge to your time, in activities and actions that will leave a legacy.